Buyers Admin Assistant

At Seasalt creativity is in our DNA. We began in 1981 in a small shop in Penzance crafting workwear for local mariners and artists. Today were a modern lifestyle brand with over 80 shops across the UK and Ireland 400 wholesale stockists and a growing global presence. We may have grown but weve always stayed true to our roots with Cornwalls artistic influence and maritime heritage woven into every a certified B Corp and winner of Drapers Best Place to Work in 2024 were proud to balance our culture with long term growth. Its an exciting time to join us as we build on our distinct creative handwriting brand differentiation and expanding both internationally and in the a Buyers Administration Assistant you will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless execution of the buying strategy through exceptional administrative operational and data management support. This role is the foundation of the buying function responsible for managing purchase orders sample coordination product data accuracy and supplier communication all while maintaining the smooth day-to-day operations of the an eye for detail strong organisational skills and a proactive mindset this role supports the critical path maintains product data liaises with suppliers and supports the team in product development and trading decisions to help deliver commercially successful design-led product ranges that align with brand values and strategic note this is a full-time 6 month temporary contract which is primarily based at our Falmouth Head Office with occasional remote help us by:Owning the purchase order (PO) process accurately raising and managing orders in line with the critical path ensuring all data is correct and proactively resolving any queries or timely approvals and updates are communicated to relevant teams supporting an efficient production responsibility for managing the buying sample set covering postage storage and Falmouth Business Park (FBP) stock management and that they are clearly presented for sign-off and aligned with D2C and wholesale buying decisions across all partners and as the main point of contact and coordinator for sample handling and approvals working closely with photography tech and design teams and maintaining up to date photography sample and updating the PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system throughout the product lifecycle including colour approvals lab dips desk looms trim/branding capsule phase grade and branding are completed for all ranges for efficient tracking and sign off and ensuring consistency with design and buying and updating the Buying Range Plan (shopping list) ensuring any development changes are reflected in fabric trim and branding BOMs (Bills of Materials) are correctly created and aligned with design online checks for images swatches and product commentary ensuring all product information is correctly displayed across online and wholesale channels and logging any web change queries to the Buying and Digital the Assistant Buyer to conduct bulk approvals ensuring supplier notifications are sent within 48 hours to maintain production for weekly trade meetings ensuring samples are ready insights are gathered and key takeaways are and distributing minutes for key meetings including sign-offs and range reviews ensuring clear the team with weekly reports including trading analysis and shop reports identifying key trends pricing strategies and market insights to ensure the brand remains commercially FX rate and HTS code checks by department ensuring accurate duty classification and Power BI to monitor data consistency across PLM AX/D365 and PIM (Product Information Management) resolving errors and missing information and troubleshooting issues with relevant teams to support a smooth critical path and system skills youll be sharing with the team:Experience in overseeing day-to-day operations and addressing any issues that a relevant qualification or experience in a transferable role which requires high levels of with strong knowledge of and interest in product and eye for communication a proactive growth mindset continuously developing skills embracing feedback and adapting positively to new challenges to enhance creative and commercial organised with the ability to complete tasks in a timely to work well both independently and as part of a to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritise system knowledge able to maintain systems data we hope youll love working with us:The success of Seasalt is down to the skill and hard work of our team. We dont just want to attract the best and brightest people to come and work with us we want you to stay and grow with well as doing everything we can to support your development professionally we believe encouraging personal growth is just as important. So you can fulfil your passion and purpose not just at work but in life we offer a range of benefits that are designed to enhance your career and wellbeing:Salary: 25700(Band 1)34 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing with length of serviceAttractive 50% employee discountFlexible benefits allowance to personalise your benefits packagePrivate Medical Scheme including 24/7 virtual GPFree access to our Employee Assistance Programme through Retail Trust with 24/7 supportPension plan with generous 7% employer contributionsLife assurance programmeEnhanced family leave policiesFlexible working opportunities with our hybrid working approachLearning and Development opportunitiesDo Good Things with our two days per year paid volunteering opportunitiesEmployee networks to develop and provide support to our people including the Inclusion & Belonging Network100s of savings on top retailers and gym memberships through our discount hubAt Seasalt we have a brilliant team of people theyre what make Seasalt a fantastic place to work. We love to celebrate uniqueness and are committed to making Seasalt a place where everyone feels they belong. As an inclusive employer we want to invite a diverse range of candidates to apply for our aim to work flexibly where possible and value a range of perspectives - diversity of thought helps us to grow so please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come to work every day. Were happy to help with any adjustments to our recruitment process and beyond. Just drop us an email at date for applications is 26th August 2026 however our roles can close earlier so we would recommend applying as soon as you are -884