Merchandise Assistant Milano

Merchandise Assistant
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Variety and Challenge.

Growth and Opportunity.

In the retail business, we move fast.

We're always adapting, evolving and innovating.

And the fast pace brings variety and challenge, along with continued growth and opportunity.

**JOB DESCRIPTION: MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT

**Compiti e responsabilita'

- Gestione delle comunicazioni con i venditori/fornitori.

- Supporto nelle attività di inserimento ordini e follow up per i Buyer, interfaccia con i colleghi delle sedi estere per la gestione degli ordini stessi.

- Compilazione ed analisi dati ai fini della redazione di reports utili all'attività del Buyer di riferimento.

- Supportare il Buyer nell'organizzazione di riunioni, conferenze e viaggi.

- Front-desk, accoglienza colleghi delle sedi estere, visitatori e corrieri.

**Competenze professionali richieste

- Buona conoscenza della lingua inglese.

La lingua inglese viene utilizzata in modo primario, in forma scritta ed orale, per tutte le comunicazioni aziendali

- Proattività e comunicazione in un ambiente internazionale all'interno del quale l'interazione con i colleghi delle sedi estere è quotidiana

- Conoscenza dei sistemi informatici in particolare Microsoft Excel

- Problem solving e gestione delle priorità

**Key Responsibilities

- To assist Buyers in preparing for their Market week on a Monday by report printing, vendor information etc.

- Co-ordinate and communicate Buyers weekly itineraries.

- Support Buyers in writing orders and changing POs of non logistic/dating issues.

- Ensure that all samples are controlled in an effective and timely manner.

Work with Buyers to ensure production samples are received and dealt with appropriately.

Action removal of samples in a timely manner and appropriate manner.

- Support Buyers in the Market and act as point of contact.

- Assist the team with filing, keeping vendor information current and appropriate.

- To partner with buyers on key appointments to assist in order writing etc.

- Support the team with general administration (post, faxes, photocopying, setting up new buyers, expenses, holiday maintenance, etc).

- Organize travel for buying/intake teams.

- Support Buyers in preparation for style out, strategy and other meetings (strategy packs, mood boards, samples).

- Update vendor list, active and pursue.

- Provide research support to find new vendors via internet, magazines, etc.

- May be involved in business travelling based on Company's needs.

**Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience

- Microsoft Office knowledge with specific focus on Excel.

- Strong organizational skills and able to juggle a number of constantly changing priorities

- Good communication skills in English language, both verbal and written

- Confident approach and able to work effectively with people at all levels

- Able to work effectively without close supervision

What's In It For You?