Merchandising Administrator

Walker Greenbank PLC ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Walker Greenbank PLC are currently recruiting for a Merchandising Administrator to join our team in Denham. Who are we? Walker Greenbank PLC are an international luxury interior furnishings company that designs, manufactures and markets wallpapers and fabrics together with a wide range of ancillary interior products. The Company’s brand portfolio – comprising Zoffany, Sanderson, Morris & Co, Harlequin, Clarke & Clarke and Scion – offer stylish solutions for consumers, designers and contract interiors, covering a wide range of tastes from traditional to contemporary. Our products, targeted at the premium and luxury markets, are sold in more than 85 countries worldwide. The Role: As The Merchandise Administrator you will support the Merchandising team to deliver effective supply chain management across all brands and categories. Key Responsibilities: Support the merchandising team where required to plan, source, buy and supply product in line with budget. Work with the assistant merchandisers and merchandisers to manage the product critical path. Assist the assistant merchandiser to pull together weekly trade packs where required and attend weekly trade meeting. Work with the assistant merchandisers to understand sales in order to appreciate and action department priorities. Ensure all deliveries are chased with suppliers and kept on schedule to ensure level of service KPIs are met. Feedback to assistant merchandisers and merchandisers any problems with purchase orders due for delivery in appropriate timescales for action to be taken. Be the main contact with the distribution centre to send weekly updates on scheduled deliveries. Liaise with all suppliers weekly to maintain up to date information on due deliveries, ensuring Mertex is always up to date. Update assistant merchandisers and merchandisers of any quality issues found on delivery and support with communication to supplier, customer service and sales teams. Support the assistant merchandisers with the input and maintenance of data in the launch files. If you would like to be considered for the Merchandising Administrator opportunity, you will have the following skills and experience: Passion and desire to pursue a career within merchandising Strong organisational skills. Ability to demonstrate numerical, analytical and interpretive skills. Negotiating skills. Systems literate including MS Excel to moderate level. A logical and analytical approach to work. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. The ability to relate to the product and understand the Style Library Retailers and End Consumers. Excellent written and spoken communication skills. Ability to initiate and build strong relationships with Marketing, Design, Sales, Customer Services & Finance. If you would like to pursue a career within Merchandising then this is the role for you Click 'Apply' and submit a copy of your CV