Category Assistant Location: Support Centre – Fouberts Place, London Contractual hours: 39 hours per week Start Date: August 2015 Duration: Permanent Job Purpose Summary To support the Category Manager and Assistant Merchandiser administratively ensuring optimum accuracy to enable the range/stock planning process and product development process to run smoothly. To ensure other functional teams are supported when requiring information/samples from the Buying & Planning team and to be the point of contact for the Category for external suppliers alongside the Category Manager.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities, Range Planning
To issue and collate all branded supplier range templates to create an accurate range plan as instructed by the Category Manager To liaise with the Far East sourcing office to ensure all Own Brand range plans are populated with accurate product and cost information, as instructed by the Category Manager
Product Development
To be the central coordinator for Own Brand packaging development including liaison with agencies, Category Managers, Hamleys Asia, QA and suppliers to ensure timely approval and issuing to printers To be the point of contact for receiving information and requesting follow-up from prospective suppliers, as decided by Category Managers To support Category Managers with competitor shopping and market research as required
System Maintenance
To set up, manage and maintain all SKU and supplier information on the IP system ensuring all data is accurate To set up, manage and maintain accurate cost and selling price files for all stores To set up and maintain all SKU data and price files for concession and consignment partners To accurately input price amendments into IP upon instruction from
Person profile
Demonstrates standards of excellence, Excellent inter-personal skills, Smart & presentable appearance, Professional and logical approach to problem solving, Demonstrates a high level of professional integrity, Strong initiative and self – motivation, Determination to succeed with a ‘can do’ attitude, High levels of enthusiasm and energy, Maintains a positive frame of mind in all circumstances, Innovative and creative,
Ability to work to deadlines, Flexibility in approach to work, Promotes personal credibility through working productively, Works independently with effective time management, To seek and handle both positive and negative personal feedback, To show a willingness to learn and self-develop.
Specific Job Skills:
Numerate, literate and highly articulate Customer Focus Strong written and verbal communication skills Personal & Business effectiveness Commercial Awareness Analytical Thinking & Decision Making Taking initiative independently High level of organisation Following & Improving Business Processes
Computer skills:
PC literate – good knowledge of Excel & Outlook
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to join an established organisation where you can make a positive impact on a new business and be a part of its success. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience then we'd love for you to be part of our exciting future.
For more information check out our website at www.hamleys.com Please apply via CV with covering letter to
[email protected]. Please enter the JOB REFERENCE ‘CATEGORY’ in the subject line when you email us your cover letter and CV. Due to the volume of CV’s received we are unable to respond to each applicant, therefore if you haven’t heard from us within 2 weeks of applying unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Thanks for applying and Good Luck!
