2 New Job Vacancies @ Next PLC

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0022195 - Assistant Merchandiser - Womenswear Posted: 08 Nov 2010 04:00 PM PST Closing Date: 19 Nov 2010 Salary: Competitive Summary of role   To support & assist the Merchandise & Buying team in developing, progressing & managing a profitable department across Retail and Directory. Managing aspects of the department as required by the Merchandiser.   Responsibilities   Planning the Range Assist Merchandiser in formulating proposals for range structure by: Collating & analysing best seller, attribute & market information. Consider best seller, attribute & market information in conjunction with new trend & design direction. Present in formal Selection and Trade meetings. Appraise both previous season, departmental & supplier base performance to propose new objectives & strategy for future season. Load & accurately maintain key merchandising systems with agreed range planning parameters.   Buying the Range Develop & maintain a successful working relationship with suppliers to ensure the best service & support. Accurately load & maintain merchandise systems so that contracts are confirmed on time with suppliers. Accurately determine & load correct sizing, trends, returns rate, component lead times, trigger dates & intake phasing. Assist Merchandiser in managing the business across the supplier base by discussing level of business, planning & reviewing capacity, production & fabric reservations, always considering managing the risk for Next.   Managing the Team Support the Merchandiser in developing the Trainee through their development programme, by identifying & setting measurable objectives & appraising them regularly against these goals. Take responsibility for delegating daily tasks

0022196 - Pa To Director - Maternity Cover Posted: 08 Nov 2010 04:00 PM PST Closing Date: 19 Nov 2010 Salary: Competitive Summary of role   To provide an efficient and highly confidential PA/secretarial support to the Next Sourcing Ltd  Director enabling them to carry out their role effectively. Offering high quality administrative support to the Director and division where appropriate. Acting as a central point of contact for department queries.   Responsibilities   Diary Management Supporting the Product Director in terms of, organisation of meetings, production of minutes, typing of daily correspondence, reports and presentations, including many documents of a confidential nature, using Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook Coordinating, distributing and updating on a regular basis the departmental 'Critical Path' (a calendar consisting of essential product meetings, deadlines, events, etc), including regular liaison with the Managers regarding the proposed schedules for each discipline Liaise with stores and regional offices to organise Brands specific events Effective use of reminders to ensure Brands Director is prepared for meetings   Travel Organising extensive worldwide travel arrangements for the Next Sourcing Ltd  Director and Managers ensuring that the trips do not exceed the allocated budget. Contacting the relevant suppliers in the countries that are being visited and discussing/confirming the proposed itineraries Completing UK and foreign expenses on behalf of the Next Sourcing Director. Completing quarterly company car mileage reports on behalf of the Next Sourcing Director Consider and prepare for trips covering all eventualities including currency, transport etc.   Departmental Accountabilities Informing the department of any relevant busine

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