Junior Buying & Inventory Analyst - Global Retail

Recruitment Revolution; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive membership after probation

Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Optical benefit after 1 year

Dental benefit after 2 years

20 days annual holiday

Job summary

Recruitment Revolution is partnering with a global retailer to hire a Buying and Inventory Assistant for the Watford office. You will work closely with Buyers to manage data, inventory and supplier communications in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates are numerate graduates or professionals with buying/merchandising exposure, strong English, and sharp analytical skills. The role offers a clear path to grow within a major retail operation.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical ability - essential.
• A degree or relevant commercial experience.
• Some workplace experience would be strongly preferred for graduate applicants.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Confidence working with data and managing accurate information.
• Good Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Commercial curiosity and a genuine desire to learn.
• The confidence to work in a busy, fast-moving environment.

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

Numeracy

Data analysis

Excel

Inventory

Supplier management

Administration

Buying

Merchandising

Retail

Business graduate

Commercial curiosity

Education

Business degree or equivalent

Work experience

Job description

Recruitment Revolution is partnering with a global retailer to hire a Buying and Inventory Assistant for the Watford office. You will work closely with Buyers to manage data, inventory and supplier communications in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates are numerate graduates or professionals with buying/merchandising exposure, strong English, and sharp analytical skills. The role offers a clear path to grow within a major retail operation.