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Assistant Buyer - Merchandiser

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 28,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: CM1, Chelmsford, Essex

Expire in: 10 days

Job Description

Assistant Buyer / Merchandiser

📍 Chelmsford, Essex | 🏢 Office-Based | 🕘 Monday–Friday

🚗 Must be a driver due to location

💰 £28,000–£30,000 + 10% discretionary quarterly bonus (OTE £33,000)

Are you an experienced Assistant Buyer or Merchandiser looking to take the next step in your career with a growing business?

Our client is a storage solution company experiencing continued growth and is now looking to recruit a proactive, detail‑driven Assistant Buyer / Merchandiser to join their friendly and collaborative team based near Chelmsford.

✨ Why this role?

Permanent position with long‑term stability
Opportunity to manage and develop categories alongside the Buyer
Varied, hands‑on role across buying, merchandising, and promotions
Supportive, close‑knit working environment

🛒 The Role:

Working closely with the Buyer and Merchandiser, you’ll support the end‑to‑end buying process, ensuring the right products are sourced, stocked, and promoted effectively.
Key responsibilities include:

Supporting the Buyer with day‑to‑day buying activity
Managing new and repeat orders using stock forecasts
Preparing weekly management reports
Scheduling and managing supplier deliveries
Assisting with promotional planning and proposals
Monitoring competitor activity and identifying opportunities
Product setup on Shopify and CRM systems
General administrative support to the Buying department

✅ About You:

Previous experience in a buying or merchandising role (essential)
Highly organised with excellent time‑management skills
Strong attention to detail
Positive, proactive, and hands‑on attitude
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
Must be a driver due to office location

⏰ Working Hours:

Monday: 8:00am – 5:30pm
Tuesday–Thursday: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm

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