Ecommerce Buyer Assistant: Merchandising & Growth

Uniphar Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniphar Group in Ireland is seeking a detail-oriented Ecommerce Buying Assistant to support category management and online assortments across pharmacy channels. You will help with product selection, supplier coordination, and maintaining accurate product data.

Join a fast-paced team responsible for promotions, launches, and seasonal ranges, with daily collaboration across Customer Service, Fulfilment, and Finance to resolve enquiries promptly. Strong Excel and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous Buying Assistant or Ecommerce Assistant experience.
• Strong data interpretation of sales and performance data.
• Excellent organizational and administrative abilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Ecommerce Buyer in managing categories and online assortments.
• Assist in product selection and range reviews based on sales performance, market trends, and customer demand.
• Raise purchase orders and monitor supplier deliveries to ensure product availability.
• Responsible for sourcing and ranging best in class products for pharmacy websites.
• Maintain accurate product and supplier information within internal systems.
• Support the launch of new products and seasonal ranges.
• Partner daily with Customer Service, Fulfilment, Finance teams, resolving enquiries within a timely manner
• Weekly teams call with Warehouse to review any outstanding queries or concerns.
• Research trends and new suppliers that will bring new customers to purchase, ensuring we maximise the opportunity and profits.
• Assist in ad hoc seasonal projects, e.g. Christmas and other key campaigns.
• Support the development of the eCommerce strategy for agreed Categories across the eCommerce channels and ownership and responsibility for these specific categories (e.g. Vitamins, Skincare, OTC, Wellness, Healthcare and Beauty).
• Analyse weekly sales, stock, and margin reports and provide insights and recommendations.
• Monitor product performance and identify opportunities to increase sales and profitability.
• Support promotional planning and execution across ecommerce channels.
• Ensure pricing accuracy and assist in competitor price monitoring.
• Assist with forecasting demand and stock requirements.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers.
• Coordinate product information, imagery, and marketing content from suppliers.
• Support supplier meetings and prepare relevant reports and presentations.
• Track supplier performance relating to availability, delivery, and commercial agreements.
• Ensure product listings are accurate, engaging, and optimised for online customers.
• Work with the Digital and Marketing teams to support category campaigns, promotions, and product launches.
• Monitor product availability and work proactively to minimise out-of-stock issues.
• Assist with category merchandising to improve customer experience and conversion.
• Prepare regular sales, stock, and category performance reports (daily, weekly and monthly) for Ecommerce and Senior Management.
• Improve internal and external purchasing procedures.
• Maintain accurate buying records and documentation.
• Support budget tracking and promotional planning.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and category reviews as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Uniphar Group in Ireland is seeking a detail-oriented Ecommerce Buying Assistant to support category management and online assortments across pharmacy channels. You will help with product selection, supplier coordination, and maintaining accurate product data.

Join a fast-paced team responsible for promotions, launches, and seasonal ranges, with daily collaboration across Customer Service, Fulfilment, and Finance to resolve enquiries promptly. Strong Excel and analytical skills are essential.