Junior Buying & Inventory Analyst

Recruitmentrevolution.Com; Watford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Optical benefit after 1 year

Dental benefit after 2 years

20 days annual holiday

Job summary

Recruitmentrevolution.Com is partnering with a leading global retailer to hire a Buying and Inventory Assistant in Watford. You will support the buying function through accurate data management, inventory tracking and supplier communication.

This full-time, office-based role pays £16.60 per hour (rising to £17.10 after 1040 hours) and an estimated annual salary of £35,048. It is an excellent entry into retail buying with clear progression and broad commercial exposure.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical ability is essential.
• Degree or relevant commercial experience.
• Some workplace experience would be strongly preferred for graduate applicants.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain accurate item and vendor records.
• Update pricing, terms, descriptions and supplier details.
• Produce weekly department recap figures and reports.
• Review inventory reports and resolve stock discrepancies.
• Track stock orders and replenishment activity.
• Issue and track vendor contracts and agreements.
• Liaise with regional offices, warehouses and suppliers.
• Support merchandising projects and sample management.
• Assist across the department and wider business as required.

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Communication

Education

Business degree

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Recruitmentrevolution.Com is partnering with a leading global retailer to hire a Buying and Inventory Assistant in Watford. You will support the buying function through accurate data management, inventory tracking and supplier communication.

This full-time, office-based role pays £16.60 per hour (rising to £17.10 after 1040 hours) and an estimated annual salary of £35,048. It is an excellent entry into retail buying with clear progression and broad commercial exposure.