We're a family-run business with a close-knit team, and we're looking for a Buying & Planning Coordinator who wants to get genuinely good at buying.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership from day one. You'll work directly with the Buyer / Procurement Manager, touching every part of the import and product lifecycle, supplier sourcing, purchase orders, shipments, quality, and range performance. Because we're a smaller team, there's no hiding behind process: you'll be trusted with real responsibility early, and your work will have a visible impact on what ends up on shelf.
If you're detail-oriented, commercially sharp, and want to build deep expertise in product buying and import this is a strong setting to do that.
What You'll Own
Purchase orders end-to-end
— raising, tracking, and chasing POs with suppliers; monitoring ETAs and flagging delays early
Supplier sourcing
— source alternative suppliers for existing SKUs, comparing quotes to secure a better price than the current supplier
Shipment & Import
— collating ready-to-ship data from suppliers and acting as the operational bridge between suppliers and the customs agent; ensuring documentation is accurate and clearance runs smoothly
Quality control
— supporting pre-shipment and goods-in checks against spec sheets, logging defects, and maintaining supplier scorecards
Range performance
— analysing sales, stock turn, and margin data to surface slow-movers, gaps, and reorder opportunities




Competitor and market tracking
— benchmarking competitor pricing and researching trends to inform buying decisions
You'll Also Get Exposure To
Supplier negotiations (with Manager guidance)
New product development and trade fair preparation
FX monitoring and pricing risk management
Marketing application on product and packaging
What We're Looking For
Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, macros/Power Query a plus)
Strong working knowledge of AI tools and genuine interest in keeping current with new tools
Naturally price/cost-driven mindset — comfortable questioning margins and chasing better deals
Understanding of, or experience in, the FMCG or discount/variety retail industry
Excellent attention to detail
Team player with strong communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Available to start immediately
Prior experience in wholesale/import, retail buying, or supply chain highly regarded but not essential.
About Us
Jemark Imports is a family-owned and operated importer-wholesaler offering an extensive range of on-trend homewares, household products, stationery, and arts and crafts to retailers across Australia and New Zealand.
With 40+ years in the industry, we've built a reputation for bringing our customers great products at competitive prices, backed by high-quality personal service.
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📌 Buying & Planning Coordinator (Hobart)
🏢 Jemark Imports
📍 Hobart