Buyer'S Assistant - Harris Scarfe

Harris Scarfe Careers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discounts

Quarterly profit share

Work flexibility

Salary plus superannuation

Job summary

Harris Scarfe Careers is recruiting for a Buyer's Assistant to support long and short‑term strategies, assist stores with queries, and manage data, promotions, catalog briefings, and supplier liaison.

The role involves data loading, reporting, sample management and improving product content for web and promotional channels, working in a fast-paced retail environment at our Melbourne area office.

Qualifications

• 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-paced environment and be adaptable to changes.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical and administrative support to the Buyer.
• Analyse and manage data using Excel and SAP.
• Assist in development of new products and promotions.
• Be primary contact for Master Data & ECommerce queries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Detail oriented

Team player

Tools

SAP

Job description

Harris Scarfe is one of Australia’s longest trading retailers with 170 years of experience. We currently operate 60+ stores across the country with a growing online presence.
We want YOU to join our dynamci buying team as the newest Buyer's Assistant.

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

• Perm Role+ Salary+ Super + Team Discounts + Quarterly Profit Share + 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

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

You will 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.