Category Assistant

Bestway-Group; Dunnington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Bestway Group is seeking a motivated administrator to join our Trading Team as a Category Assistant. You will ensure the smooth running of the department by carrying out category-specific administrative processes and managing supplier invoices.

Your role includes maintaining internal systems for Product and Pricing tasks, liaising with suppliers to confirm timelines, supporting the Category Manager with seasonal event planning, and providing ad-hoc support to the Category Manager or Category

Qualifications

• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Numerate with strong analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience in administration is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining internal systems to ensure Product and Pricing tasks are correct.
• Liaising with suppliers to confirm timelines and activation of Media Plans for invoices.
• Managing Supplier Invoice processes from confirmations to raising.
• Dealing with Category-specific queries internally and externally from suppliers and retailers.
• Supporting the Category Manager with seasonal event planning and related communications.
• Providing ad-hoc support for the Category Manager or Category Director.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Numerate

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and experienced administrator to join our Trading Team as a Category Assistant!

The Category Assistants are the pivotal part of the Bestway Trading Team guaranteeing the smooth running of the department by ensuring that all Category-specific administrative processes are carried out.

About Bestway

Bestway Group is a diversified multinational family owned business with annualised turnover in excess of £4.5 billion. Starting off as a chain of retail convenience stores, the Group has grown to become a diversified multinational business with interests across the wholesale, pharmacy, real estate, cement and banking sectors. The Group is also the largest overseas investor in Pakistan.

Owned by the Pervez, Choudrey and Sheikh families, Bestway Group was founded in 1976 by Sir Anwar Pervez OBE H Pk, who remains Chairman. Serving over 12 million customers and employing over 28,000 individuals, the Group supports and serves communities through its operations across the UK, Pakistan and the Middle East

Your main responsibilities

• Maintaining internal systems to ensure Product and Pricing tasks are correct
• Liaising with suppliers to ensure timelines are delivered through activation of Media Plans to get confirmations for Invoices to be raised
• Managing Supplier Invoice processes, from confirmations to raising
• Dealing with Category-specific queries internally and externally from suppliers and retailers
• Supporting the Category Manager with seasonal event planning (including supplier meetings/range selection/pricing communications/retailer booklet production etc)
• Providing ad-hoc support for the Category Manager or Category Director

About You

• Highly self-motivated with good communication and people skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Keen to learn, develop new skills, and gain experience
• The ability to meet tight deadlines
• Decision-making ability and a sense of responsibility
• Numerate and analytical
• Excellent knowledge and experience in using PC applications including Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

We understand that no applicant ever ticks every box so please do consider applying should some or most of the above apply. Bestway Group is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We want strong, and diverse teams built from talented individuals with different backgrounds identities and experiences.