Assistant Buyer

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Assistant Buyer to support the Buyers in all merchandise related activities.

**THIS ROLE WILL SEE YOU**:

- Store visits as required;
- Maintain the product database including: data upload and download, SKU creation, price changes, creation of new supplier and maintaining supplier details within GloB+;
- Work closely with the Buying Team to support them in ensuring data update processes and procedures are being followed;
- Communication of price changes to the warehouse and stores;
- Promotional and rebate administration support;
- Maintain and update detailed mailing list of suppliers and contacts;
- Organise supplier meetings and participate when required;
- Ensure professional verbal and written communication with suppliers in regards to buying related matters as requested by the Buyer.

**YOUR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES WILL BE**:

- Timely and accurate processing of all supplier details;
- Timely and accurate processing of all product updates;
- Timely and accurate communication of price changes to stores;
- Develop and maintain positive supplier relationships to support the best business outcomes for Lotte Duty Free;
- Develop and maintain positive store relationships to support the best business outcomes for Lotte Duty Free.

**WHO ARE YOU?**

**_ Essential_**
- Previous administrative experience in a buying environment;
- Knowledge/experience of retail operations;
- High level of numeracy skills;
- Very high level of attention to detail;
- High level of data entry skills;
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills(excluding Access);
- Demonstrable ability to manage various competing priorities and the ability to assess and resolve problems;
- A sense of urgency and the ability to translate this into effective organisational practices and time management including prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines;
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.

**_ Desirable_**
- Previous administrative experience in a buying environment with remote multi-site arrangement;
- Tertiary level education;
- Knowledge and experience in developing processes and procedures;
- Knowledge/experience of international brands;
- Experience in dealing with Customs.

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU**

We want you to enjoy a work-life balance but when the situation calls for it, have the ability to go hard and fast. We offer trust and flexibility to work part of your week from home and part from our newly renovated office in Collins Street.

In addition to an attractive salary, you will have access to our personalised employee benefits program, as well as amazing pop-up product sales not found in any other industry and in-store discounts in our duty-free locations.

Lotte provide a professional but casual working environment and believe in rewarding team members for individual and team success. We offer a supportive culture and are always open to presenting development opportunities to our team.

**ABOUT US**

The world of** Lotte Duty Free** is like no other, and at its core is a team passionate about showcasing the world’s most exclusive luxury beauty, fragrance and cosmetic brands. Our stores provide our customers with an exclusive shopping experience that cannot be found anywhere else.
Lotte is set to rapidly expand, and now is the time to join our team and work in one of the world’s most unique and exciting retailer environments. We were established in 1980 and we hold the title of the world’s second largest duty free retailer, operating 20 duty free stores, across 11 international airports, in seven international locations, including Australia, USA, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Thailand and Vietnam.
This is an amazing opportunity to join a growing global retailer with strong values and a commitment to its team, and offers you the chance to make a genuine contribution to the Lotte success story

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If this excites you, we want to meet you Now is the time to join our friendly, fun & diverse team and join our growth journey._