Merchandise Specialist

2 months ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Reject Shop Full time

The Reject Shop is a leading Australian Discount Variety retailer operating over 390 stores nationally. Our team culture is built on support and understanding our customers, delivering the best value and variety possible.

We are seeking a Junior Buyer to join our Merchandise Team under the guidance of a Buyer. You will be accountable for a category within General Merchandise, responsible for delivering profitable sales through deep knowledge of customer needs, achieved by building supplier relationships and executing the customer-centric category strategy.

The role is a hybrid role and we work in the office Monday to Wednesday. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Managing a small category line with the support of the category Buyer.
  • Providing overall support to the Buyer and the broader category.
  • Delivery of KPIs of Sales & Profit to Budget for your assigned category.
  • Bringing new concepts and opportunities to the business in line with the TRS strategy.
  • Managing risk & opportunities and clearly communicating opportunities & business challenges.
  • Managing supplier relationships with Buyer and developing long-term, collaborative Supplier partnerships to improve customer experience and reduce costs.
  • Development of sourcing strategies to enable lowest cost.
  • Engage in supplier negotiations.
  • Buys Support and Sample administration.

The ideal candidate will have minimum 2 years' experience in a retail Merchandise role, with proven experience in managing a small category. You will also have experience with product preferably within a General Merchandise/Home/Kitchenware background. Strong organisation skills and attention to detail are essential, along with strong analytical skills to create data-driven decisions. Ability to communicate well and build relationships with relevant stakeholders is also required.

Benefits of working at The Reject Shop include opportunities for further learning and career growth, Thrive – Early access to your pay, and a warm, friendly, and supportive work environment.



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