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Sainsbury's

6d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations
    Logistics
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be detail-oriented, organized, and analytical with strong communication skills, Excel proficiency, teamwork ability, and a customer focus to support the Merchandising team effectively.
  • You will provide admin support, manage stock flow, assist with queries, maintain records, prepare reports, raise contracts, and collaborate on allocations while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Requirements

  • You are a detail-oriented and highly organised individual with strong analytical and numerical skills.
  • With your excellent written and verbal communication abilities, you provide comprehensive administrative support to the Merchandising team, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all tasks to drive overall performance in the business unit.
  • You have a customer-focused mindset and pay great attention to detail in maintaining accurate records and preparing analysis for the Merchandiser/Assistant Merchandiser.
  • With your strong interpersonal and team-working skills, you collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, such as suppliers and replenishment teams, to ensure smooth stock flow and achieve stock and availability targets.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and the ability to learn new systems come naturally to you, enabling you to handle various data-related tasks.
  • Your commitment to continuous learning and your passion for the retail industry make you a valuable asset to our Merchandising Team.

Responsibilities

  • As a Merchandise Admin Assistant in our Furniture teams, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive administrative support to the Merchandising team.
  • Your primary responsibility will be to ensure accurate and timely completion of tasks that drive overall performance in the business unit.
  • You will assist the replenishment team with store trade queries and liaise with suppliers and the imports and warehousing teams to facilitate a smooth flow of stock from the supplier to depot.
  • Additionally, you will maintain accurate records of commitment to provide stock intake and output forecasts, prepare analysis reports as required by the Merchandiser/Assistant Merchandiser, and update delivery schedules and relevant systems to reflect the latest supplier delivery positions.
  • Your role will also involve raising contracts for new orders, gaining a commercial awareness of our product ranges, stores, and competitors, and collaborating with replenishment teams to plan initial allocations and launch builds to meet stock and availability targets.
  • Attention to detail, strong analytical skills, good communication, and excellent organisational ability will be key to your success in this role.

FAQs

What is the salary for the Merchandise Admin Assistant position?

The salary is competitive and comes with additional benefits.

Where is the Merchandise Admin Assistant role located?

The role is located at the Holborn Store Support Centre, London, EC1N 2HT.

What type of contract is offered for this position?

The position is a permanent contract.

What is the main focus of the Merchandise Admin Assistant role?

The main focus is to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Merchandising team, ensuring accurate and timely completion of tasks that drive overall performance.

What skills are important for a Merchandise Admin Assistant?

Important skills include attention to detail, strong analytical and numerical skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and good organisational ability.

Is there an opportunity for professional development in this role?

Yes, there is a focus on learning and development, and the team supports your growth with various opportunities.

What type of benefits are offered with this position?

Benefits include a colleague discount, pensions scheme, life cover, performance-related bonuses, holiday allowances, and health cash plans, among others.

Does the company offer flexible working options?

Yes, the company offers flexibility in how, where, and when you work to help maintain a work-life balance.

Are there any employee assistance programs available?

Yes, there is an employee assistance program available for employees when needed.

What should I do if I want to apply for this position?

You can visit www.sainsburys.jobs to apply and view a range of benefits associated with the role. Please note that the position may close early due to the volume of applications received.

Sainsbury's

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Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1869
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Sainsbury's is one of the UK's leading supermarket chains, offering a wide range of groceries, household essentials, clothing, and other products both in-store and online. With a focus on quality, affordability, and convenience, Sainsbury's serves millions of customers across the country through its network of stores, online shopping platform, and delivery services. Committed to sustainability and social responsibility, Sainsbury's strives to reduce its environmental impact, support local communities, and promote healthier living choices among its customers.

Benefits

  • Colleague discount card

    4 weeks into your role, you’re eligible for a handy 10% off your shop. That’s every time you spend with Sainsbury’s, Argos or Habitat, in store and online. And you can nominate a second user for your card, be that your mother, brother or significant other (as long as you live at the same address).

  • Annual bonus scheme

    While our bonus schemes vary across different sites and roles, they all share the same feel-good factor. Good to know.

  • Pensions

    Planning for your future? So are we. We’ll automatically enroll you onto our pension scheme. And we’ll give you free life cover, equating to a year’s pay. If you choose to pay more with Step Up contributions, then your pension and life cover increases.

  • Holidays

    Whilst holiday allowances vary across roles, we offer a paid holiday entitlement that grows as your career does.

  • Love it

    Enjoy group outings and fun activities? The you’ll love “love it!”. Love it is the home for hundreds of exclusive discounts and savings at over a thousand retailers, including restaurants, cinemas and retail stores. What’s not to love?

  • Awards for long service

    We owe so much to our long-serving colleagues. That’s why we’re all about rewarding their continuous service and celebrating their key milestones. Just the way it should be.