Category Assistant
2 months ago
At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the ExtraOrdinary in each of us. We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.
The Opportuntiy
The purpose of this role is to assist with the inbound flow of products and promotional items into the business, from setting up new lines, to raising orders and solving supplier invoice pricing queries, plus any other administrative tasks as set by Category Manager
What You'll Do
To liaise with suppliers for new line information, ensuring new line documentation is filled in accurately and submitted for input in a timely manner.To raise purchase orders in relation to new ranges, products, samples, replenishment or promotional buys.Updating pricing files, codes, product descriptions, contact details and OCD's. To assist the Finance team in relation to invoice queries with respect to price and taking ownership to solve these with the suppliers.Management of marketing sample call ins including requests, tracking, chasing and ensuring tight deadlines are met.Completing Vendor changes for the Commercial Team Retail sampling management.Ad hoc administration tasks and projects as determined by senior members in the Buying Team.Deputising for Assistant Category Manager when required.
What You Will Bring
Educated to degree level.Experience of working within Ecommerce or FMCG backgrounds.Numerate, with solid analytical and problem-solving skills.Must be computer literate including good Excel skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as a strong work ethic.Must be well organised, able to work under pressure and have the ability to meet tight deadlines.Must have the ability to use own initiative.
While at Sephora, You'll Enjoy...
The people. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented leaders and teams – people you can be proud to work with.The learning. We invest in training and developing our teams, and you will continue evolving and building your skills through personalized career plans.The culture. As a leading beauty retailer within the LVMH family, our reach is broad, and our impact is global. It is in our DNA to innovate and, at Sephora, all 40,000 passionate team members across 35 markets and 3,000 stores, are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.
You can unleash your creativity, because we've got disruptive spirit. You can learn and evolve, because we empower you to be your best. You can be yourself, because you are what sets us apart. This, is the future of beauty. Reimagine your future, at Sephora. Sephora is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace for all. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, or other employment practices. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the ExtraOrdinary in each of us. We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty. The Opportuntiy The purpose of this role is to assist with the inbound flow of products and promotional items into the business, from setting up new lines, to raising orders and solving supplier invoice pricing queries, plus any other administrative tasks as set by Category Manager What You'll Do To liaise with suppliers for new line information, ensuring new line documentation is filled in accurately and submitted for input in a timely manner.To raise purchase orders in relation to new ranges, products, samples, replenishment or promotional buys.Updating pricing files, codes, product descriptions, contact details and OCD's. To assist the Finance team in relation to invoice queries with respect to price and taking ownership to solve these with the suppliers.Management of marketing sample call ins including requests, tracking, chasing and ensuring tight deadlines are met.Completing Vendor changes for the Commercial Team Retail sampling management.Ad hoc administration tasks and projects as determined by senior members in the Buying Team.Deputising for Assistant Category Manager when required. What You Will Bring Educated to degree level.Experience of working within Ecommerce or FMCG backgrounds.Numerate, with solid analytical and problem-solving skills.Must be computer literate including good Excel skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as a strong work ethic.Must be well organised, able to work under pressure and have the ability to meet tight deadlines.Must have the ability to use own initiative. While at Sephora, You'll Enjoy... The people. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented leaders and teams - people you can be proud to work with.The learning. We invest in training and developing our teams, and you will continue evolving and building your skills through personalized career plans.The culture. As a leading beauty retailer within the LVMH family, our reach is broad, and our impact is global. It is in our DNA to innovate and, at Sephora, all 40,000 passionate team members across 35 markets and 3,000 stores, are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty. You can unleash your creativity, because we've got disruptive spirit. You can learn and evolve, because we empower you to be your best. You can be yourself, because you are what sets us apart. This, is the future of beauty. Reimagine your future, at Sephora. Sephora is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace for all. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, or other employment practices. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.
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