Merchandise and Buying Assistant- Full -Time | Cav Retail Group Pty Ltd

About the Role

Love retail, numbers, trends and figuring out what makes a business tick? This role brings all of that together.

We’re looking for a proactive, organised and commercially minded individual to join our team as a Merchandise and Buying Assistant. This is a varied role combining merchandise administration, buying support, data analysis and general office coordination across our Support Office

You’ll work closely with the Merchandise manager and store teams to keep things running smoothly, help identify business opportunities and turn data into insights that support smarter buying decisions.

Roles and responsibilities

Merchandise & Retail Operations

- Keep product information, pricing and promotional details accurate across all stores and departments.
- Assist Set up new products, update supplier information and coordinate promotional activities.
- Assist build Metcash orders, allocations, claims and supplier promotions.
- Support stores with IGA Portal orders, promotional flyers and supplier enquiries

Buying & Data Analysis

- Review sales, product performance and GP margins to identify trends and opportunities.
- Create Excel reports that help the team understand what’s selling, what’s working and where improvements can be made.
- Review supplier pricing and quotations to identify cost savings and better buying opportunities.
- Support product ranging, stock availability and promotional planning.
- Track promotional results and identify ways to improve sales and profitability.
- Investigate pricing and invoice discrepancies, across all departments and follow up with suppliers.
- Assist with buying reports, category reviews, forecasts and commercial projects.

Office & Team Support

- Manage incoming calls,



enquiries and day-to-day office administration.
- Build positive working relationships with suppliers, store teams and internal stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

- 2–3 years’ experience in retail merchandise administration, buying support or a similar role.
- Strong Excel skills and an interest in working with data and numbers.
- An understanding of retail pricing, GP margins, promotions and supplier costs.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to stay organised in a fast-paced environment.
- A problem-solving mindset and confidence in identifying trends and opportunities.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with different teams.
- Someone proactive, curious and keen to understand the bigger commercial picture.

Experience within the IGA network and specifically Smart Retail, HQ, Metcash/My IGA Portal and Retail Space is a bonus, but not essential.

What Success Looks Like

- Accurate pricing and smooth promotional execution across stores.
- Reliable reporting that helps the Management and Stores teams make smarter buying decisions.
- Identifying opportunities to improve margins, reduce costs and grow sales.
- Ability to build Strong relationships with suppliers, stores and internal teams.
- Finding better, more efficient ways to get things done.

Why This Role?

This is an prospect to build your skills across buying, merchandise, retail operations and commercial analysis. You’ll gain exposure to how retail decisions are made, how products perform and how data can influence business results.

If you enjoy variety, take initiative and want to grow your commercial skill set, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to bring your ideas, analytical skills and retail mindset to the team?

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00 – $31.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Merchandise and Buying Administration Assistant- Full Time | Cav Retail Group Pty Ltd (Parramatta)
🏢 Carlos Supa IGA
📍 Parramatta