Buying Assistant

We are currently recruiting for a Buying Assistant to work based in Billericay, Essex on a full time, permanent basis.

About Us

DCK Group a global leader in the design, supply of fashion jewellery and accessories.

Here at DCK our people are central to everything we do. We are welcoming, friendly and have a culture that promotes learning and development from day one.

Diversity, equality and inclusion are the core of who we are and reflect this in every aspect of our company culture, DCK DNA.

It’s a great time to join DCK, we are looking for dynamic individuals who are as passionate about our business as we are, as it continues to flourish and grow.

We offer a variety of benefits, including 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, flexible working hours - core hours of 10am - 4pm and 4pm finishes every Friday, Agile working, including WFH opportunities throughout the week and many more.

Our Head Office is in Billericay, Essex with transport links to Central London, Stratford and Southend. We also offer free parking if you drive to us!

Primary Purpose

To provide accurate admin support to the Buying teams, contributing towards the smooth cycle of the buying process. A systems expert and super user offering training and support to the Buying teams

Key Responsibilities

• Manage supplier correspondence including ticket files, labelling details, and any new agreed actions from Buying team to agreed deadlines
• Raise validated POs from Range Plan and send the PO sheet to the supplier
• Authorize any further amendments required to PO’s on Mercatus and re-issue PO sheet to supplier where necessary
• Update event tracking comments weekly with agreed actions from the Buying teams and update on Mercatus
• Cross reference product and order details to check packing scans, updating the system, and logging the most up to date product image in the library
• Monitor housekeeping reports, highlighting issues with Buyer and make amendments to Mercatus as necessary
• Collate and pull information on new reactions and top 30’s to share with Buying team ,Add product images to Trade sheets
• Support facilities with managing all DHL enquiries & deliveries to ensure packages are sent and received weekly
• Assist with sample management including filing of samples post approval
• Build new data reports for Buying teams to support consistent and efficient ways of working
• Systems experts and ‘super users’
• Training new starters and supporting Buying with system capability and knowledge gaps within the team
• Complete price-point data spreadsheets when requested by Buying teams
• Prepare & card samples on boards for host meetings, ensuring presentation is professional (where/when required) Support with on-boarding of new brands where required
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Good working ability with relevant IT systems (Microsoft Office).
• Competent numerical skills which help contribute to negotiating and trading.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate competently and clearly, both written and verbal.
• Strong organisational and task management skills
  
  

Please send updated CV to apply!