Merchandising Admin Assistant LOOKFANTASTIC

Life at THG Beauty

Were home to marketleading retailers like LOOKFANTASTICDermstore & Cult Beauty all of which are loved and trusted by millions of customers worldwide and own a portfolio of premium brands including Biossance Perricone MD ESPA Ameliorate and Christophe Robin. We partner with a network of more than 19000 influencers to ensure brands can reach their audience anywhere in the world. Its an incredibly exciting time to be joining the team.

Why be a Merchandising Admin Assistant at LOOKFANTASTIC

The Merchandising and Supply Chain team are responsible for the processes and materials behind the manufacture and distribution of the goods that THG creates and sells. The work the team does is critical in ensuring the business is competitive in the market.
The Merchandising Admin Assistant will support the team with key administrative tasks as well as purchase order raising and managing the delivery schedule which includes chasing and tracking of orders to ensure goods are delivered in the agreed lead time.

What will I be doing as a Merchandising Admin Assistant

• End to end Purchase Order management with long term focus on reaching optimum on site stock availability; ensuring that all orders are on track for on time delivery through maintenance of the team delivery schedule.
• Escalate and highlight critical path opportunities or concerns to line manager.
• Daily supplier communication regarding orders placed and upcoming deliveries. Updating the system with order feedback and amendments.
• Reviewing and resolving inbound issues with Supply and Warehouse teams; liaising with suppliers and buyers to resolve queries.
• Attending brand meetings when required and build strong influential relationships.
• Building collaborative working relationships with buying counterpart working towards department strategy.
• Supporting the Merchandiser and Head of Merchandising with excel reporting and preparation analysis data entry and general administrative duties.
• Heavy system usage across various platforms; ranging from PO raising completing amendments and report distribution.

Role Requirements

• Organised & selfmotivated works well on their own initiative yet is also seen as a key team player.
• An interest and passion for Beauty.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good administrative skills.
• Quickly identifies issues focusing on solutions.
• Influences and communicates confidently. Ability to build strong relationships.
• Highly flexible to adapt to the needs of a fastpaced environment.
• Confident with Microsoft packages specifically Excel.

Whats in it for me

Career Development

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our inhouse L&D team.
• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industryleading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Dont want to work on your birthday We dont either! Enjoy your day off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12months.

Wellbeing Support

• Access facetoface and virtual appointments with our inhouse GP.
• Access our inhouse CBT therapist.
• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
• Stateoftheart onsite gym.
• Access to our onsite physio.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12 on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50 staff discount on THG brands.
• Onsite staff shop.
• Access to onsite barber.
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG Refer them and get up to 1000 when they pass their probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.

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