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SalaryAbout the business and the role
Founded in 2005, Klika Group is recognised as one of the top online retailers in Australia, with tens of thousands of products, multiple websites (Klika.com.au, Kahuna.com.au, Powertrain.com.au) in our portfolio and partnerships with national retailers, and all online marketplaces.
Due to unparalleled growth we are advertising a role for anAssistant Buyer/Imports Coordinator, to report directly to our Imports Manager.
The job will suit a motivated individual fluent in Mandarin and English with an excellent attention to detail and a desire to work and learn in a fast paced environment.
Job tasks and responsibilities
Successful candidate will be based in Braeside, working closely with the Imports Manager and one of our Directors, and be responsible for:
- Supporting the Imports Manager with sourcing products, from initial research to on-boarding a supplier
- Working closely with overseas suppliers to acquire product information, certificates, quotations and samples
- Completing and verifying shipping documentation
- Working closely with freight forwarders
- Maintaining appropriate stock levels and parts
- Monitoring of delivery and shipping dates
- Collaborating with the marketing team
- Product research and competitor analysis
- Analysis of local and global consumer and market trends
You will gain a broad understanding of imports and product analysis, with active involvement in the product sourcing, supplier selection process, and import processes and documentation.
Required Skills
- Fluent in written and verbal Mandarin and English
- Tertiary education
- Analytical ability, numeric accuracy and attention to detail
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Strong solution focus
- Ability to set and meet targets.
- Flexible and adaptable, able to work and multi task in a changing and fast paced environment
- Understanding commercial viability of product
- Proficiency in computer skills especially Microsoft Office – Excel (required).
Preferred Skills (Advantageous but not essential)
- Prior experience in a similar role
Benefits of Joining Klika
- Competitive salary reflective of the level of experience is on offer.
- A supportive and friendly environment
- On-site parking
- Monthly team lunches
- Entering a fast-paced and growing business
- Management by an experienced Buyer/Import Manager
If you believe you have what it takes, please submit your CV with a cover letter.
You must have the right to live and Full Time employment in Australia to apply for this job.
Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
