The Purchasing / Merchandising Assistant is responsible to the Store Manager for the day to day maintenance of store planograms, stock labelling, ranging, promotions and general assistance in retail. You will be responsible for ensuring the retail merchandising space is presented logically, assisting the customer in the selection process.
This role requires cross over with other specialists, managers & customer service support team members within all areas of the Mitre 10 Goulburn operation.
This is a full time position based onsite at Mitre 10 Goulburn.
Responsibilities
Lead the upgrade and maintenance of store planograms and perform weekly shop gap scan
Ensure stock with warehouse excess displays correct tickets and labels are highlighted where stock is.
Relieve the Purchasing Coordinator in processing Click & Collect special orders during periods of leave
Relieve the Administration Assistant in staff scheduling and banking duties during periods of leave
Assist with annual and monthly rolling stocktakes
Provide a high level of customer service
Assist in all other departments within the Retail areas as required as well as attend to any other tasks that are assigned
All sales staff are trained to mix paint and cut keys
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Minimum 3 years experience in a sales workplace, preferably in a similar industry and position
Experience with maintaining store planograms preferable but not essential
Sound understanding of the Hardware industry
High level of computer literacy
Inventory Control experience
Ability to cope under pressure and to work to deadlines
Effective verbal & written communication skills
Customer sales & service skills