Buying Admin Assistant

BUYING ADMIN ASSISTANT Based at our Head Office in Whyteleafe, just 15 minutes outside of Croydon and easily commutable from London Competitive hybrid working model - 2 days at head office and 3 days working from home, plus flexi core hours Our benefits are worth getting excited about… 50% staff discount, colleague social events and a paid day off for your Birthday, to name a few! We’re on the hunt for a passionate, creative and commercial individual with experience as a Buying Admin Assistant to join our Lingerie team. This is our biggest department and with the highest profile in the business. You will be supporting in the delivery of our amazing products and ensuring we are the best at what we do compared with our competitors while still putting the customer at the centre of everything we do! A Bit About Ann Summers… You might know us as the inventors of the Rampant Rabbit, or even the destination for must-have lingerie and sex toys, and you’re right, but we’re SO much more than that… We’re an inclusive brand that strives to EMPOWER , lives to PUSH BOUNDARIES , gets kicks off MAKING IT HAPPEN and absolutely LOVES OUR CUSTOMER ! The role… Understanding the customer and brand performance in the retail market Accountable for reviewing the critical path to ensure that all samples and components are delivered and approved on time. Managing order process ensuring all details are accurate and adjusting where needed Ensuring all samples are approved on time and highlighting any issues to the wider team Uses knowledge of economic and social trends making valuable recommendations to management Showing commercial awareness though reports and contribute any ideas in department discussions Communicate with internal and external stakeholders and adding value to their thinking by offering new ideas and solutions. We’re Looking For Someone Who… Possesses a keen interest in developing a career within buying and loves lingerie, ideally having taken part in fashion internships or studied for a fashion or buying qualification. Creative and innovative, self motivated to develop industry knowledge. Able to build positive and constructive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. Thrives in a fast-paced enviroment, approaching thier work in a methodical and organised manner. Has an affinity with our brand and the values we stand for. At Ann Summers we are proud to continue embracing inclusion, diversity, and equality in our every day, supporting our people to be themselves. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and views. What’s in it for you? Being part of the AS family offers some fab benefits, not only is it a great brand to be a part of, but not only will enjoy 50% staff discount, but so much more, take a look… 29 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) increasing by an additional day each year you’re part of the AS family, up to 33 days max. Workplace pension Life Assurance A paid day off for your Birthday Colleague social events Partnership with RetailTrust providing our Employee Assistance Programme Wellbeing space Company perks scheme Holiday purchase scheme Free onsite car park at HO We value each one of our colleagues and aim to make Ann Summers a great place to be! We regret that due to high volumes we are unable to acknowledge every application. All successful candidates will be contacted as soon as possible to discuss the role and their experience further. Ann Summers complies with all GDPR policies and by responding to this ad your details will be kept on record for a total of 6 months unless expressed otherwise .