<span xml:lang="en-GB" lang="en-GB" itemprop="description" data-careersite-propertyid="description" class="rtltextaligneligible"><span class="jobdescription"><table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:100.0px"><tbody><tr><td><img id="image" src="https://performancemanager.successfactors.eu/smythstoysD/smithtoys.png" style="width:100.0px;height:33.0px"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>&nbsp;</p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Smyths Toys</b></h2></div><div><p>Smyths Toys is one of the world's largest specialty retailers of children's toys. We operate both online, and via our physical retail stores, with hundreds of stores spread across Europe and the UK. We source our product range from an extensive array of UK, European, and international suppliers.<br>Are you up for the challenge? Then please apply online today!</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About the Role</b></h2></div><div><p>We are looking for an Supply Chain Administrator to join our Central Purchasing Department. At Smyths Toys, we're proud to be one of the leading toy, software and nursery product retailers in Europe. We source our product range from an extensive array of UK, European and international suppliers.</p><ul><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f4933e13-7fff-83c3-baca-b0ca4a8de0f9">This role is located at our Head Office in Galway.</strong></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f4933e13-7fff-83c3-baca-b0ca4a8de0f9">Salary €35,000 depending on experience</strong></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f4933e13-7fff-83c3-baca-b0ca4a8de0f9">Job Type: Full-time, Permanent</strong></p></li></ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Responsibilities</b></h2></div><div><p>Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Monitoring stock intakes</li><li>Ensuring orders are phased appropriately</li><li>Providing administrative support to the Buying Team</li><li>Entering orders into SAP</li><li>Working closely with internal departments such as Finance, Buying, Logistics</li><li>Communicating with suppliers</li><li>Keeping up to date on Product Safety Standards</li><li>Internal reporting and projects as requested</li></ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>The Ideal Candidate</b></h2></div><div><p>The ideal candidate will possess the following:</p><ul><li>Relevant third level qualification</li><li>Strong organisational and administrative skills</li><li>Proficient in full Microsoft package, especially Excel</li><li>SAP experience an advantage</li><li>Ability to multitask and prioritise workload to meet deadlines</li><li>Excellent verbal, written, communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Be highly numerate and process focused</li><li>Minimum 2.2 degree</li></ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Benefits</b></h2></div><div><ul><li><p><strong>An attractive competitive salary and bonus package</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>A benefits package inclusive of:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Defined Contribution Pension Scheme</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Life Assurance Cover</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>In-store discount</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Company Maternity and Paternity Payments</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Special Life-Event Gifts</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Length of Service Awards</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Bike to Work Scheme</strong></p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p></li></ul></div></div></div><p>Smyths Toys is an Equal Opportunities Employer</p></span></span>