Assistant Buyer

MB Connected is partnering with one of the UK's leading retailers to recruit an Assistant Buyer for their Commercial team on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving multimillion-pound organisation with multiple entities, expanding internationally. The position is based in Birmingham City Centre, offering a salary between £30,000 and £35,000 per annum, along with an attractive company bonus and employee discounts.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the Buyer with purchasing of stock from wholesalers.
• Identify and arrange stock transfers between sites, including customs documentation.
• Daily analysis of stock levels across all data streams, ensuring availability of stock to facilitate orders.
• Analysis of delivery routes to aid cost efficient activities.
• Problem solving - assist the customer service and dispatch team with stock queries.
• Process improvements- actively suggest and support workflow and platform enhancements to drive efficiency.

Key requirements:

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Previous experience managing large data sets, and strong MS Excel skills.
• Proactive and solution orientated with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate confidently and build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

In return you will:

• Become a part of an exciting entrepreneurial business which has substantial year on year growth, leading to become the UKs no1 retailer within their field.
• Work alongside a brilliant Head of Commercial and Finance team and develop your professional career.
• Receive excellent company benefits including an impressive bonus!