Costing & Sourcing Assistant, Merchandising

Footasylum Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing retail company in the United Kingdom seeks a motivated Costing and Sourcing Assistant to join their Supply Chain Team. This role involves managing cost sheets, supporting pricing decisions, and communicating with suppliers. The ideal candidate should have experience in sourcing or buying, excellent numerical skills, and proficiency in Excel. The company offers a commitment to training and career progression in a collaborative and diverse workplace.

Benefits

Training and development

Regular one-to-ones

Support for career progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience in costing or sourcing within retail or consumer goods.
• Strong numerical ability with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient with Excel; experience with ERP or PLM is advantageous.
• Good communication skills to build relationships with teams and suppliers.
• Organised and methodical, managing competing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain product cost sheets with accurate input costs.
• Support margin analysis to inform pricing and negotiate with suppliers.
• Consolidate buying requests and manage seasonal orderbook.
• Maintain accurate data in PLM and identify process improvements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Numerical ability

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel

Tools

ERP systems

PLM systems

Job description

A growing retail company in the United Kingdom seeks a motivated Costing and Sourcing Assistant to join their Supply Chain Team. This role involves managing cost sheets, supporting pricing decisions, and communicating with suppliers. The ideal candidate should have experience in sourcing or buying, excellent numerical skills, and proficiency in Excel. The company offers a commitment to training and career progression in a collaborative and diverse workplace.