Assistant Buyer

Let's get to know each other...
At Fantastic Furniture, we believe that people are our superpower. As a leading Australian furniture retailer, we're committed to creating an engaging and supportive work environment that drives our success. When you join us, you are joining a fun (yes, be prepared for a dress up or two), authentic and passionate team that are committed to being learners, collaborators and change makers.
We are currently seeking a dynamic and proactive Assistant Buyer to join our Buying team.
Role Overview
As an Assistant Buyer, you will play a crucial role in assisting the Buyer with product management and achieving category sales goals. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with internal departments such as planning, logistics, retail, marketing, digital, and quality assurance, as well as managing relationships with external producers and suppliers. Strong communication skills and meticulous attention to detail are essential for ensuring effective information flow and successful product lifecycle management.
Key Responsibilities
- Product Management: Review and approve product information, manage product samples, and oversee quality control processes.
- Operational Excellence: Ensure accurate and timely updates of website content, manage category style guides, and handle SKU life cycle management.
- 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: Let's be real - we sell furniture 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. You'll gain valuable skills along with excellent development opportunities that will benefit you throughout your career and have the chance to complete a Diploma of Merchandise Management (Buying and Planning)
- 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, including discounts on health insurances.
- Our products in your home: Enjoy exclusive discounts on our Fantastic Furniture products. We believe in sharing the perks with our team and making your home even more fabulous.
- 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

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a passion for buying and product management and growing your career in the wonderful world of retail, we'd love to hear from you
Fantastic Furniture is a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer - that means, we commit to responding to every applicant. We look forward to hearing from you