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Buyer Assistant - Retail
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Job no: 510462
Work type: Full time
Location: VIC - Metro
Categories: Merchandise
- Iconic Australian owned and operated global retail business
- Hybrid Role with Career Progression, Team Member discounts & Profit Share
- A vibrant, team culture where we embrace pace, encourage new ideas & leadership
Who We Are:
We are an iconic Australian owned global retail organisation that includes Australia’s most successful retailers encompassing the Spotlight, Harris Scarfe, Mountain Designs & Anaconda brands
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 and managing samples.
What You Will Be Doing:
- 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 in Artistry for Master Data & ECommerce queries
- Source & optimise product content for website
- Responsible for data updates, integrity & standardisation for Artistry team
- Manage promotions in systems
About You:
- Must have strong attention to detail with analytical skills
- Strong excel skills
- A passion to be part of a fast-paced retail environment
- Team player with excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask
- Good communication skills
- Enjoy working with data
- Demonstrates initiative to improve/fix things without having to be asked
- Previous experience with SAP would be ideal
What’s in it for you?
Along with the incredible career- growth and opportunities as part of the SRG team, we can offer you:
- Exposure to and opportunities across one of Australia’s largest Retailers, with continuing growth
- Exposure to key senior stakeholders in one of Australia’s largest Retailers
- Career progression, personal development and mentoring
- A culture that rewards initiative and creativity
- Centrally located office, close to South Melbourne Market
- Benefits- Team Discounts, EAP, Gym Membership Discounts, Work Flexibility and more
To apply, please complete our online application form and submit an up-to-date resume.
You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia to be considered for this position
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
No agency enquiries or applications please
Advertised: AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:
Our Process
Found the perfect Spotlight role for you and want to apply? Great!
You’ll find details on our recruitment process below. Make sure you’re well prepared to keep your nerves at bay and to maximise your chances of making a great impression.
1. Update Your CV
Make sure your CV is up-to- date with your latest skills and experience, and that it’s tailored to the role you are seeking. It is a legal requirement that all Spotlight employees have the right to work in Australia.
2. Apply
You can apply online by selecting the relevant job link above, uploading your CV and completing the online application form.
3. Attend An Interview
If your application has been successful, we will ask you to take part in one or more of the following:
• phone interview
• face-to-face interview
• group interview.
4. Reference & Police Check
As part of the screening process, we will obtain your consent to complete two work-related reference checks and, for roles that require one, a police check.
5. Job Offer
Congratulations! If you have been successful, you will be able to accept your letter of offer online together with an employment pack containing information on
Spotlight and your responsibilities and entitlements.
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