Buying Assistant: Shape Merchandising Strategy

Marks & Spencer; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks & Spencer is seeking a Buying Assistant to support the Buyer Manager in planning, selecting, developing, purchasing, pricing and distributing merchandise for our stores. You will help order and ensure timely distribution while analyzing sales trends and stock information during regular store visits.

The ideal candidate has a minimum diploma, strong Excel skills, at least one year in buying or administration, and good communication and teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

• ITE/Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Proficient in MS Excel.
• At least 1 year working experience in related field.
• J1-2 years of buying/administration experience preferable.
• Proficient in Windows and MS Excel.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Fresh graduates are welcome.
• SAP experience is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Buyer in planning, selecting, developing, purchasing, pricing and distributing the range of merchandise in our stores.
• Order and ensure timely distribution of the merchandise range selected by and agreed with the Buyer.
• Collect and compile the necessary statistics for buying decision making.
• Liaise with Section Managers, Supervisors, Sales Advisors to manage stock commitment and perform stock consolidation.
• Understand company merchandising policy, buying techniques, and related operational procedures.
• Work with selling floor teams to analyze trends through sales and stock information and store visits.
• Participate in planning, budgeting and administrative activities.
• Assist Buyer in answering queries from selling floor.
• Support daily sales records, weekly sales reports and monthly brand/product line turnover reports.
• Provide inputs on how to improve business.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by Buyer or AGM, Merchandising.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical sense

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Team player

Education

ITE/Diploma

Tools

MS Excel

SAP

Job description

Marks & Spencer is seeking a Buying Assistant to support the Buyer Manager in planning, selecting, developing, purchasing, pricing and distributing merchandise for our stores. You will help order and ensure timely distribution while analyzing sales trends and stock information during regular store visits.

The ideal candidate has a minimum diploma, strong Excel skills, at least one year in buying or administration, and good communication and teamwork abilities.