Buying Assistant- Retail

3 days ago

South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Harris Scarfe Australia Pty Ltd Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Along with the incredible career- growth opportunity of being part of this supportive team, we can offer you:

  • Great salary base + Super + Team Discounts + Work Flexibility
  • Career progression & personal development
  • A culture that rewards initiative and creativity
  • Centrally located office, close to south Melbourne market
  • Benefits- team discount, EAP, gym discounts and more

Harris Scarfe is one of Australia's longest trading retailers with 170 years of experience. We currently operate 60 stores across South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania with a growing online presence.

We are part of the Spotlight Retail Group, which includes iconic brands like Spotlight, Harris Scarfe, Mountain Designs, Anaconda & KOO. Our culture is all about our people and growth, get ready to start your career at Australia's leading specialty retailer today.

About the Role:
This role is based around assisting the buyer complete and execute long and short-term strategies, assisting stores with a variety of queries and requests, and maintaining data, loading promotions, reporting, managing samples, liaising with suppliers, and assisting with briefing catalogues

  • Providing analytical and administration support to the Buyer.
  • Analysing and managing data using Microsoft Excel and SAP.
  • Assist in the preparation or development of new products.
  • Act as the primary contact for Master Data & ECommerce queries
  • Source & optimise product content for website and other promotional channels
  • Responsible for data updates, integrity & standardisation for buying team
  • Manage promotions in systems
  • Proofing catalogues and providing marketing support
  • Sample management

About You:

  • Must have strong attention to detail with analytical skills
  • Prior experience within retail will be advantageous
  • Strong excel skills and Enjoy working with data
  • Team player with excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask
  • Good communication skills
  • Previous experience with SAP would be ideal
  • Work well within fast fast-paced environment and be adaptive to changes

Must haves to apply:

  • Most up-to-date resume
  • Full working rights within Australia
  • Ability to work out of a South Melbourne office location
  • Previous or current experience within electrical products

You'll get all the career development you need to progress including a mid-year review, regular leadership events and an annual conference. Plus, you'll enjoy work-life balance and an ever-changing environment that's always open to new ideas.

If you're interested in a career with Spotlight Retail Group, we want to hear from you

Simply submit an up to date resume and one of our dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialists will be in touch.

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