28 Nov
bestresources Recruitmentnsulting
North Ryde
Are you a talented Merchandise Assistant/Buyers Assistant from a retail support office environment looking for an opportunity to join a fast-paced Category team?
We are looking for someone with a true passion for product and pets, to work in our fast paced but rewarding Specialty Category.
You will be passionate about specialty retail, organised, focused and driven to have a strong buying career. This is a highly administrative role so you must be detail focused and have strong analytical skills with an exceptional eye for detail.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining product and range file, data integrity and updates
- Support in the preparation of brand presentations and sales reports
- Assisting with category performance analysis
- Assistant with range reviews analysis
- Compile supplier promotional plans
- Providing all administrative support as required to the category team
- Working across and collaborating with all internal stakeholders from Stores, Supply Chain, Marketing and Space Planning Teams
What do we need?
- This category is a growing and evolving category so you need to have strong experience in a similar role
- Someone that is passionate about specialty retail with a true focus on building a buying career and wanting to progress
- You will be detail focused and super organised with excellent analytical skills (you are advanced in excel , you can pull data, build graphs etc)
- Previous experience as an Assistant Buyer or Merchandise Assistant in a rapid-paced retail support office environment will be highly regarded
- You must have experience reporting and analysing data with intermediate to advanced excel skills, including V Look-Up and Pivot tables
- Proven experience in multi-tasking and managing multiple stakeholders
- Outstanding communication skills- you will be the first point of contact for suppliers, store teams and other departments throughout the office
- You will be looking for an opportunity to be mentored into a future buying role and will have a "can-do" attitude to all tasks given to you
- You will have an outstanding attitude where no problem is too big or too small, you will be collaborative and a true team player
What's in it for you?
- Exposure to all facets of buying
- Opportunity to bring your dog to work with hybrid working options available 2-3 days in the office
- The opportunity to work with an experienced Category Manager in a nurturing environment
- A great mentor, who is passionate about developing their team
- A dynamic Support Office environment where your input is valued and heard
You will have at least 2 years or more experience, in a product administration support role or buyers assistant role and be looking to grow in a very fast paced, dynamic environment. Your passion for a career in retail buying will be evident through your personal commitment to ongoing growth
Interested? Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
📌 Merchandise Assistant (North Ryde)
🏢 bestresources Recruitmentnsulting
📍 North Ryde
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