Administrator

Our Hammersmith based Supply Chain Planning Team are looking for an Administrator to support across the day to day operations of our Supplier Engagement Strategy. 

As we celebrate this momentous anniversary year, now more than ever, it’s an exciting time to join the Harrods Team. Whether you’re a recent school, college or university leaver, or you’re looking to restart your career in an exciting new field, at Harrods we firmly believe in offering exciting career opportunities. 

About the Role 

This role plays a key part in the smooth running of the Supply Chain function. You will be part of a team driving efficiencies throughout the entire logistics network. You will support the Supply Chain Planning team to create and maintain the intake forecast, ensuring the distribution centre has accurate insight of all inbound deliveries.

In this role you will be responsible for:
•    Collaborating with Suppliers and Merchandising teams across the business to facilitate best practice PO management whilst ensuring timely receipt and updating of delivery schedules to support forecast accuracy.
•    Utilising our digital freight forwarding platform to provide visibility on delivery dates, updating internal stakeholders, and ensuring any delays are flagged and escalated. 
•    Supporting suppliers during the onboarding process for the supplier portal and focusing on specific business areas such as fashion and general merchandise, with assistance from the Supply Planning Chain Coordinator.
•    Overseeing the shared email inbox, ensuring all emails are promptly responded to and addressed efficiently in line with Service Level Agreements. 

This role works a fixed shift pattern of 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday.

About You 

You will possess strong communication skills and email etiquette, and will be able to confidently interact with external suppliers and senior internal stakeholders. You will be proficient in basic email and PC literacy and capable of prioritising and adapting to daily tasks and projects, including forecasting and freight forwarding.

You’ll also have:
•    Previous experience in a Logistics / Supply Chain / Import Administration role (preferred, but not essential).
•    Willingness to be flexible and adapt to the changing demands of the role.
•    Strong numerical, literacy and communication skills.
•    You will have experience in Microsoft Office, SAP, and are adept at running and filtering excel reports.

About Us

Our 175th anniversary will see the Knightsbridge store become a stage for our legacy of firsts, our house of world-leading brands and our reputation for exceptional. We want you to come and be a part of all this - and help us deliver exceptional service that represents our authority as a long-standing icon, industry-leader and innovator. Inspired by our past, celebrating our present and focusing on our future, you’ll be joining a team with the belief that anything is possible. What makes you different makes us exceptional. 

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. 

You’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, 22 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan. 

Uniquely You

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart.  We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

While our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you do not meet every desired criteria but feel you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role as well as a genuine interest in working for Harrods and you can demonstrate an alignment with our values, we would encourage you to apply.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods