Merchandise Admin Assistant

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What’s in it for you

Being a part of M&S is exactly that – becoming a part and playing your part. We’re an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and always evolving business built on core values.

Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special…

• 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third party branded products for you and one member of your household.
• Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days.
• We have discretionary bonus schemes depending on your role and our business performance.
• Get cover for twice your salary up to age 70 (double with our Pension Plan).
• We’ll help you save through our Pension Savings Plan, Share Buy and Sharesave schemes.
• Save on everyday costs through discounts and offers and get access to great health benefits.
• Bike/accessory hire with Cycle to Work and save on tax and national insurance.
• Buy the latest technology with interest-free financing directly from your salary.
• Get access to resources to support your wellbeing, including a free virtual GP service.
• Support your favourite charities by donating through your pay or volunteering for them.
• Industry-leading maternity, paternity, adoption and neo-natal policies, providing support and flexibility for you and your family.

As an MAA for The Sports Edit

Your key accountabilities will include

• Running daily sales reports, distributing to team, and aiding in analysis. Actively partake in Monday sales analysis through report running and document creation
• With the guidance of the Merchandiser / AM compile and provide information to ad-hoc requests from other areas of the business e.g., Marketing, Supply Chain, Sourcing
• Aid AM in catalogue management and range plan creation. Support team in compiling and running central documentation.
• Check, compile and manage internal departmental documentation (Airfreight summary, production workouts, lessons learnt documentation). Create Purchase Orders and aid Assistant Merchandiser in PO management
• Assign and check ad-hoc attributes Range Planner.
• Receive and work with AM to interpret supply chain exception reports. Create and manage IDL’s and ensure updated reduced charts. Ensure Supply base has submitted relevant and up to date information to manage production and drive sales.
• Update systems to maintain accurate history through mappings.

Who you are

Your skills and experience will include

• Already working as a Merchandise Admin Assistant
• Strong numerical, analytical, and interpretive skills
• Organisational skills
• Continually ensure personal behaviours reflects the vision and values of the business.
• Initiate and build strong relationships with suppliers, stores, and own team.
• Communication skills
• Influencing skills
• Able to fully utilise the relevant IT support systems
• An interest in sports and The Sports Edit is a must!

Everyone’s welcome

M&S is ready to push boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. That’s why we’re revolutionising how we work and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. There’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Marks & Spencer aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make an immediate impact.

We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process, and we are happy to talk flexible working.

If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.