PERSOLKELLY are in partnership with our client based in Alexandria who are a leading wholesaler of artificial flowers and trees, home décor, furniture and architectural lighting looking for an experienced Assistant Buyer.
Due to expansion and growth, the team are now looking for an Assistant Buyer who is proactive and ready for the next step in their Buying career! This role will see you apply you report directly to the Supply Chain Manager and be a vital addition to their clients, customers, and project teams.
About the role:
The Assistant Buyer role is primarily responsible to be dynamic, customer obsessed, have a growth mindset, and thrive in a collaborative environment. You will provide exceptional admin and category support to the Buyer across all facets of the buying process including but not limited to order raising, sample management, maintaining data, supporting store allocations, and liaising with stores and internal stakeholders.
Your responsibilities include but aren't limited to:
- Support Buying team with the End-to-End management of processes for all ranges, to help facilitate and meet agreed timelines and launch dates.
- Liase with respective suppliers on all core requirements, product details, samples, pricing issues.
- Create new and maintain ongoing items to ensure all data is populated in MYOB and up to date.
- Assist in raising of claims with suppliers and following through to ensure adequate compensation is received.
- Sample management - tracking and receiving samples.
- Manage and follow up with suppliers to ensure they are meeting production timeline targets in line with our expected shipping ETD's
Additionally, we are looking for a person that enjoys working through challenges, someone who takes ownership and advocates for our customers, someone that finds opportunity and alternative solutions to problems, and most importantly someone that embraces the products and brands we represent and translate that excitement to customers in interactions. We truly value proactiveness and grabbing tasks by the scruff of the neck. The position is really whatever you want to make it, and we are excited to see where the successful applicant can take it!
Essential Requirements:
- Wholesale and/or retail industry experience is essential. Experience in a Supply Chain Coordinator role or similar administration role within a buying/product team is preferred
- Confident in reading and understanding budgets and margin calculations
- Overseas supplier liaison experience (2-5 years)
- Strong administration skills and excellent attention to detail
- Strong customer focus with a professional approach
- Good planning and time management skills
- Strong Microsoft Office skill in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint with high competency in Excel
- Confident using software programs
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and other key stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
HOW TO APPLY
Click "APPLY NOW" to register for this role. Please note that due to the high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you would like a confidential chat please reach out to Kylie Williamson - 0400 854 228
Who are we
At PERSOLKELLY, our passion is - and always has been - putting you first.
We propel our people forward by supporting their careers in fresh ways, backed by our expertise and capability.
We're committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experience and perspectives.
We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, please APPLY now.
To learn more about working with PERSOLKELLY, we encourage you to visit our website.
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