Assistant Buyer

3 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Fantastic Furniture Australia Full time

Job Overview

Fantastic Furniture Australia is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Assistant Buyer - Product Management Specialist to join our Buying team. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in assisting the Buyer with product management and achieving category sales goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Product Management: Review and approve product information, manage product samples, and oversee quality control processes to ensure accurate and timely updates of website content.
  • Operational Excellence: Ensure accurate and timely updates of website content, manage category style guides, and handle SKU life cycle management to drive business growth and efficiency.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (Products & Planning, marketing, digital, retail operations, supply chain and QA) and external stakeholders (producers and suppliers) to meet product criteria and critical paths.
  • Hands-on: This is a roll-up your sleeves role which involves moving product (furniture) around for visual merchandising, photoshoots, etc.
  • Customer Focus: Maintain accurate website information, oversee Point of Sale (POS) communications, and ensure excellent customer experience.
  • Safety & Wellbeing: Promote a safe working environment and support team wellbeing.
  • Leadership: Engage in personal and team growth, initiate collaborative discussions, and drive positive change.

About You

  • Experience: 1-2 years in a buying office or similar retail role.
  • Qualifications: HSC Certificate or equivalent; Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Retail, or Design is desirable.
  • Skills: Intermediate to advanced Excel, expertise in Microsoft PowerPoint and Office, understanding of basic retail mathematics, strong analytical skills.
  • Traits: Attention to detail, eagerness to learn, good communication and written skills, team player, results-focused, customer-oriented, and effective time management. Can-do attitude and willing to roll your sleeves up and get involved with moving product (furniture) around and contribute to the team to achieve goals and targets

Why it's fantastic to join us

  • Learn and Grow: We believe in continuous learning and this role will provide you with exposure to all matters of buying, where you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and growth with mentoring from senior buyers and Category Managers.
  • Welcoming teams: We work together to make a positive difference in our customer's lives at home. You'll be part of an inclusive, fun and supportive team culture.
  • Stay safe and healthy: Your well-being matters to us. We offer a range of health and wellness programs to help you stay at your best, both physically and mentally.
  • Our products in your home: Enjoy exclusive discounts on our Fantastic Furniture products.
  • Blend work and life: We work with our teams to make sure we can both support them, as well as offer the opportunity to stay connected to their teams.
  • Building Careers: We're committed to your growth. Career opportunities can lead you into leadership roles or you can build your skills across departments.
  • Free onsite parking: We have loads of free parking available.
  • Snacks: Who doesn't love a great choice of healthy snacks to munch on – our support office kitchen is always buzzing and well – stocked

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