Supply Chain Assistant

ZipRecruiter; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury fashion company based in London is recruiting a Supply Chain Assistant to support sourcing and production. The role involves managing orders, coordinating with suppliers, and maintaining production trackers. Ideal candidates will have retail merchandising experience, ERP system knowledge, and strong Excel skills. Successful applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• At least 1 years experience in retail merchandising or production.
• Experience in generating purchase orders and reports in ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and great communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain purchase and sales orders.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams.
• Maintain production and PO trackers.

Skills

Retail merchandising experience

ERP system knowledge (SAP, Stealth)

Excel proficiency

European supplier experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Italian speaking

Job description

Job Description

Established in 1887, Smythson is the proud holder of two Royal Warrants, synonymous with beautiful, functional and timeless pieces. From bags and accessories to leather-bound notebooks, diaries and stationery; every Smythson piece embodies meticulous craft and an unmistakable sense of British sophistication.

We are recruiting for a Supply Chain Assistant to support with the end-to-end sourcing and production process across multiple channels, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with seasonal timelines. This will include:

• Generating and maintaining purchase and sales orders for finished goods and packaging across UK and Italian operations.
• Coordinating with suppliers, warehouses, and internal teams to ensure seamless communication and timely order fulfilment.
• Maintaining production and PO trackers to provide accurate visibility on order status and upcoming deadlines.
• Assisting with seasonal packaging allocation, shipping documentation, and critical path activities to support timely launches.

Key Skills and Experience

• At least 1 years experience in retail merchandising or production team, preferably within the luxury fashion industry
• Experience in generating purchase orders and reports in ERP systems (ideally SAP and Stealth)
• Very good knowledge of Excel, MS Office
• Experience of working with European suppliers
• Strong attention to detail
• Great communication skills
• Italian speaking would be advantageous but not a necessity

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted. Candidates will need the right to work in the UK, this will be checked during the hiring process.