Buyer's Administrator - Logistics

Fenwick Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading department store group in the UK is seeking a Buyer's Administrator for a 6-month fixed-term role focused on supporting the logistical operations of their Distribution Centre. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational skills, the ability to manage product data in D365, and capabilities in financial and analytical tasks. This on-site position offers an annual salary of £24,825 pro rata and several employee benefits, including annual leave and store discounts.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Up to 25% discount in all stores

'Perks' - discounts on a wide range of products

24/7 GP and wellbeing support

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth flow of products and purchase orders.
• Manage product data and orders using D365.
• Analyze error stock trends and support RTV processes.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and suppliers.
• Resolve issues to ensure product efficiency in supply chain.

Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under time pressure

Numeracy

IT literacy (Excel)

Communication

Financial and analytical skills

Initiative

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a new challenge in a Buying role and looking for a career within the Buying space. We have an exciting fixed-term opportunity to join our Logistics team as a Buyer's Administrator looking after our Distribution Centre. This is an on-site fixed-term opportunity of 6 months.

This role provides vital support to the company’s Distribution Centre teams & Buying and Merchandising by performing all administrative tasks relating to the smooth flow of product and purchase orders (POs) through the DC, including error stock and returns to supplier.

Responsibilities

• Support the Buying, Merchandising and Distribution Centre teams by ensuring the smooth flow of products and purchase orders through the business.
• Manage product data and SKUs within D365, raise and track orders, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve stock and PO issues.
• Analyse error stock trends, support the return-to-vendor (RTV) process, and provide accurate reporting and insights to help prevent future issues.
• Build strong relationships with internal colleagues, suppliers and finance teams to keep processes efficient and compliant.
• Resolve issues quickly and ensure products move efficiently through the supply chain.

What we are looking for in a candidate

• Very organised and structured in way of working.
• Able to work under time pressure to prioritise, make decisions and meet deadlines.
• Highly numerate and IT literate – especially in Excel.
• Good at communicating and building relationships.
• Good financial and analytical skills - trend identification and risk management critical.
• Innovative and uses initiative.
• Good commercial awareness of the industry.

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave (pro rata to the length of your contract).
• Up to 25% discount in all Fenwick stores and fenwick.co.uk.
• 'Perks' - discounts, exclusive deals, and cashback on a wide range of products.
• WeCare - 24/7 GP, wellbeing advice & support service.

We offer an annual salary of £24,825k pro rata to the length of your contract.

About Fenwick

Fenwick is the UK’s largest family-owned department store group with a rich heritage and history that has shaped who we are today. We are on an exciting journey of investment, looking towards a future that is as bold and brilliant as what has gone before. Our 2,000-strong workforce spans across our stores, our support functions including Digital, Buying & Merchandising, IT, Finance, People and Customer Service teams plus our valued restaurants and distribution centres.