As a Buyers Assistant at David Jones, you will work alongside your Buyer to drive commercial results within our Small Appliances category. Joining our team, you will assist with curating and delivering an exciting product range using your relationship with suppliers that is innovative and unique to David Jones. We are looking for someone who would like to develop their skills in merchandising, who is highly organized, is an excellent communicator and who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
With a hybrid mix of working at home as well as our Burnley office, this role will suit a passionate Retail or VM professional looking to grow their career in Merchandise with a supportive and flexible team.
What does the role involve?
- Be responsible for quantifying and completing Buyer orders
- Oversee product performance and initiate markdown within policy
- Monitor and maintain purchasing and inventory levels
- Allocation of stock and inventory nationally
- Report of buyership performance and provide recommendations
- Monitor supplier deliveries and action follow ups when necessary
- Collaborate with publishers, vendors and suppliers
What are we looking for?
- Demonstrated experience working within a similar Buyers Assistant role in a retail environment
- Confidence using Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Excel (including v-lookups and pivot tables)
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage with stakeholders
- Ability to prioritise and meet conflicting deadlines
Why work for us?
- A competitive remuneration package, including an annual bonus incentive
- Generous employee discounts across David Jones and Country Road Group
- An additional day of leave for your birthday
- The opportunity to support community partnerships through our Corporate Social Responsibility program
- Be a member of a company committed to sustainable practices
- Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions
About Us
Since 1838, David Jones' limitless quest for innovation and progress established us as Australia's original influencer in fashion & lifestyle. Today, our vision and purpose to continue this legacy is to be the destination that inspires, with experiences and services Like No Other.
Part of Woolworths Holding Limited (JSE:WHL) alongside the Country Road Group, our values include being customer obsessed, collaborative, inspirational, responsible and dedicated to quality - within a thriving culture we live these values every day as we strive to inspire our people, customers and community Like No Other.