Merchandising Admin Assistant

Danielle Ward Recruitment; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homewares specialist in South Africa is seeking a Merchandising Admin to support the merchandising team by managing purchase orders, reviewing supplier reports, and ensuring data accuracy. The ideal candidate will be proactive and possess strong organizational skills. This role provides an opportunity to grow within a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Raising new purchase orders and processing amendments.
• Reviewing Order Status Reports and communicating updates.
• Validating information against internal records.
• Assisting in new product listings and administration.
• Producing reports for analysis and performance tracking.
• Responding to customer queries and handling tasks.

Skills

Proactive

Ability to organise and prioritise effectively

Job description

Our long-standing and renowned client is a homewares specialist who has created a position for a Merchandising Admin to join their growing team. Reporting to the Senior Merchandiser, you will be involved with assisting with tasks to support the merchandising team.

Merchandising Admin Responsibilities

• Raising new purchase orders and processing any necessary amendments to ensure accuracy and alignment with supplier agreements
• Regularly reviewing the weekly Order Status Reports provided by suppliers, identifying any updates or delays and communicating these changes promptly to the merchandising and QC teams
• Comparing and validating information received from both customers and suppliers against internal records, identifying discrepancies and making appropriate connections
• Assisting in the set up and administration of new product listings, ensuring all relevant data, documentation and system entries are completed accurately and on time
• Producing regular and ad hoc reports for account managers and merchandising to support analysis, decision-making, and performance tracking
• Responding to customer queries and handling various ad hoc administrative tasks

Merchandising Admin Skills and Experience

• Proactive
• Ability to organise and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines

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