Motivated team leader and office management professional, skilled in building relationships with office team members and all levels of the management team. Proficient in computer programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite applications. Train and mentor staff in job functions. Evaluate performance and assist team members in improving performance
● Providing buying support to keep the department running smoothly, including preparing reports and analyses for my manager.
● Understanding customer needs, market trends, and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth.
● Helping source products for our department in collaboration with International Sourcing.
● Identifying potential new products and suppliers to expand our offerings.
● Reviewing existing suppliers and assessing their performance with support.
● Assisting in negotiating supplier terms agreements (including returns) to sustainably improve our trading position.
● Supporting category merchandising colleagues in the trade planning process.
● Working with suppliers and the technical team to ensure product quality is achieved and maintained, including managing artwork.
● Managing samples, including obtaining them from suppliers as well as overseeing their storage and disposal.
● Collaborating with HSC Admin to ensure new products and suppliers are set up accurately and on time.
● - Maintaining the department’s systems and trackers (including Buyer View, EQOS, and Range Plan), ensuring they are accurate and updated in a timely manner.
● Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence.
● Managing day-to-day operations of the office, including organizing files, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and overseeing office supplies.
● Handling emails, letters, memos, and other communications within the organization and with external parties.
● Scheduling and organizing meetings, preparing meeting agendas, taking minutes, and ensuring follow-up actions are completed.
● Managing databases, inputting data, maintaining records, and ensuring information is organized and easily accessible.
● Coordinating travel plans for employees, including booking flights, hotels, and transportation.
● Providing assistance to clients, customers, or visitors and ensuring their needs are met in a professional manner.
● Assisting in preparing budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring expenditures are within allocated budget limits.
● Managing invoices, payments, and collections to ensure timely processing and accurate record-keeping.