Buying Administration Assistant

Monsoon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion retailer in Greater London is seeking a Business Administration Assistant (BAA) to manage critical path tasks, coordinate samples for shoots, and assist with administrative duties. The ideal candidate will have strong time management and problem-solving skills. This role offers competitive pay, generous holiday, a pension, and staff discounts. Join this inclusive workplace and take the opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days holiday, option to purchase more

Bonus day off after 6 months

Automatic pension enrollment

Life assurance

Flexible working approach

Early pay day Friday finish

Generous staff discount

Interest-free season ticket loans

Discounted gym membership

Responsibilities

• Manage critical paths effectively.
• Raise purchase orders and manage samples.
• Coordinate fit sessions and packaging requirements.
• Create sales reports and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Administer general department activities.

Skills

Excellent time management skills

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated and keen to progress

Active team player

Excellent PC skills (Microsoft Word & Excel)

Previous experience as BAA

Job description

What will you do as a BAA?

• Critical path management
• Raising purchase orders
• Sample management
• Coordinating fit sessions
• To assist on packaging and labelling requirements
• To confirm buying samples against production
• To create sales reports
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers
• Maintaining product grading sheets
• Arrange samples in preparation for E com shoots
• General department administration

What you will need to succeed as a BAA?

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own workload with proven administrative ability
• Excellent problem solver and decision maker – always focusing on solutions
• Strong communications skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• A self-motivator who is enthusiastic and keen to progress and develop
• Active team player who constantly contributes and supports other members
• Excellent PC skills (Microsoft Word & Excel) with an emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy
• Previous experience as BAA is preferable

What will we offer you in return?

• Competitive salary
• 23days holiday with the option to purchase additional holiday through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Bonus day off each year after 6 months service
• A pension that you will automatically be enrolled in after 3 months
• Life assurance (subject to participating in the pension scheme)
• A flexible working approach
• Early pay day Friday finish
• A generous staff discount with up to 50% discount on our products
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounted gym membership at our on campus gym
• Additional discounts such as Westfield discount, Taste card membership etc

If this all sounds great and you feel you are who we are looking for, let us know and apply today.

At Monsoon Accessorize we don’t focus only on what we do, we also care about how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and an environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people and are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will also consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

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