Merchandising Assistant (19842)

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual who has strong organisational and communication skills. The successful candidate will provide administration support for Barnardo's Trading - New Goods team. The role is for 36.25 hours a week and the working pattern is Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, with Tuesdays and Thursdays in Barkingside Barnardo's Head Office. Initial Specific Responsibilities As the successful applicant you will have opportunity to be involved in:

• Managing the Purchase Orders in D365
• Co-ordinate new supplier registration, due diligence checks and retention processes
• Support to implement and maintain best practices on supplier registration, managing deliveries and Purchase Order process.
• maintain necessary documentation related to external suppliers and new product testing and quality checks
• Working with retail store colleagues and various other teams on a daily basis
• manage store deliveries and communications with the retail team, stores and external suppliers to make sure the stock is receipted by the relevant stores on agreed time
• Ensuring the accuracy of the stock booked in the EPOS system across all stores
• Solve problems related to New Goods deliveries directly with stores/ suppliers to ensure the accuracy of stock booking process
• Report on New Goods sales on a weekly basis as required
• Taking part in different tasks/projects initiated by the New Goods team
Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. We actively encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within Barnardo's.

We are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.

Workplace Offer: What it means for you The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these.
• Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer