Buying Administrator - London, United Kingdom - Disney

Disney

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Buying Administrator

Job ID

Location

London, United Kingdom

Business
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products

Date posted
Jul. 05, 2023

Job Summary:

The Buying Administrator will provide administration and team support for the buying department with a focus on general workflow across shopDisney, Flagship Stores and 3rd party marketplaces.

This role is based onsite at our Hammersmith office.

Areas of Responsibility

Ensure the accurate administration of the purchase order process including raising and revisions.
Support with range plan curation and maintenance, ensuring accuracy.
Prepare and maintain photobooks, aligning with product flow calendar and quarterly showcases.
Monitor and communicate product quality report in conjunction with product integrity (PI) and Global sourcing and agreed action plans.
Raise product requisition requests and work with Owned & Operated teams for legal regional product variances.
Communicate with stakeholders on global assortment range plans, including changes and providing updates.
Delivery of presentation decks, business recaps, reports and coordinating data from key partners.
Track item set up, defining items masters and raise purchase orders in alignment with timelines for relevant channels.
Weekly online checks and maintain corrective action plan for information accuracy at regional market level. Monitor Bazaarvoice reviews and report out for consumer centric strategy,
Track delivery of POs in partnership with sourcing and production, escalating issues in a timely manner. Identify risks and flag where appropriate
Build and maintain strong relationships with the global partners and key stakeholders.

Training and Professional Development

Operate with integrity, champion change and be a good ambassador for the Walt Disney Company,
Operate as part of an effective and inclusive team by demonstrating an awareness of others; welcoming and valuing unique perspectives and ideas; offering support, sharing knowledge and best practices in order to contribute to overall departmental commitments,
Take ownership of your professional development through regular career conversations with your line manager and utilising available resources such as D Learn, instructorled courses and on the job learning,
Proactively suggest ways to improve departmental performance and processes, leveraging technological tools where applicable,
Build links with other TWDC functions to develop broader knowledge of the business,
Promote and maintain an inclusive workplace, championing diversity and inclusion and make use of available resources to extend knowledge and best practice.

Areas of Accountability

Accountable to Buyer for associated responsibilities,
Accountable to the Director,
Accountable for the efficient and accurate administration for the department,
Accountable for accurately raising and processing POs,
Accountable for cultivating and maintaining productive relationships and collaborating effectively with key stakeholders,
Within the scope of the role, accountable for the range plan accuracy, maintenance, and on time deliveries to support channel specific needs.

Experience and Professional Qualifications Required

Degreelevel education in a related field or equivalent work experience within retail
Experience in an admin role within a buying function of an omnichannel retailer is desirable

Skills Required:

Strong planning and organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workload
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Strong written and spoken English
Computer literate including proficiency in MS Office and merchandise systems and processes preferred
Understanding of retail

Additional Information