Buyers Assistant Opportunities - Homewares

Job No.: 537075

Location: Melbourne - CBD & Inner

Job type: Full-Time, Limited Tenure

Join our dynamic and fun Homewares department! We have three exciting Buyer’s Assistant opportunities, supporting our Buyers in a collaborative and supportive working environment to drive commercial success across the category.

David Jones is in the midst of a dynamic organisation wide transformation with a focus on delivering its Vision2025+ strategy.

Trusted by the world’s most exclusive brands, David Jones is the longest continuously operating department store in the world, offering service and experiences like no other.

The Opportunities

General Merchandise – 6-month fixed term

A diverse portfolio of categories encompassing Pets, Stationery, Gifting & Home Décor with the opportunity to work with International brands. This fixed term contract role will provide an introduction to buying & ranging and can be adapted to ensure the successful candidate receives well-rounded development experience.

Tabletop & Designer Homewares – 8-month fixed term

An exciting growth portfolio that includes popular Designer Homewares brands such as Dinosaur Designs, In the Roundhouse, Fornasetti and more! Opportunity to work with local & International suppliers and always looking to source the latest & greatest fashion homewares brands. This role will work closely with Marketing, Online, VM & stores and will provide exposure to overseas imports & supply chain management.

Electricals – permanent

Working with much-loved, premium brands such as such as Dyson, KitchenAid, Breville and Apple. The Buyers Assistant will oversee their own Buyership of at least one high-profile brand and will collaborate with other key business functions to help drive the commercial success of the portfolio. 

With a hybrid mix of time in the office and from home, these roles will suit a highly commercial and customer-centric Buyers Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced and commercially evolving environment.

What does the role involve?

• Raise and manage purchase orders
• Monitor product performance and manage promotional campaigns, closely monitoring competitor offerings to maintain a competitive advantage in the market 
• Working with the Merchandise Planner, other Buyer’s Assistants across the Appliances business, as well as the store management teams to effectively manage stock to satisfy customer demand, which may include weekly stock ordering and allocations
• In conjunction with the Buyer, maintain effective relationships with suppliers and support with the identification of new business opportunities and trends
• Assist the Buyer to maintain reorders within brand maps and price curves
• Monitor advertising stock back up and performance, inclusive of ticketing and sample coordination
• Monitor basic stock performance and recommend relevant action to Buyer/ Merchandise Planner as necessary
• Work directly with our store teams to seek customer feedback and the implementation of store strategic initiatives

What are we looking for?

• Demonstrated experience working within a retail environment, in a buying, planning or allocations role, with a passion for retail, electricals, and in pursuing a career in buying
• Intermediate skills on Microsoft Excel including using VLOOKUP’s and pivot tables
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage with stakeholders internally and externally
• Ability to prioritise and meet conflicting deadlines

• A proactive self-starter who will holds themselves accountability for their professional development

Why work for us?

• A unique opportunity to be part of a highly engaged, successful team, focused on the transformation of an iconic Australian brand
• A competitive remuneration package including performance-based incentives
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements in office and from home
• Generous employee discounts across David Jones and access to partner benefits
• An additional day of leave for your birthday along with time to support charitable work
• Opportunities to support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility program
• Be a member of a company committed to sustainable practices, driving change in the retail landscape
• Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions

About Us

Since 1838, David Jones’ limitless quest for innovation and progress established the brand as Australia’s original influencer in fashion and lifestyle. Having revolutionised the way Australians shop, David Jones’ creation of a social centre inspired and created lasting memories for past, present and future generations. Today, our vision to inspire Like No Other drives us to continue this legacy in our ambitious purpose to be the destination that inspires, with experiences and services Like No Other.

Our Thriving cultural pillars inspire our people to deliver on our vision and purpose.  We are Customer Obsessed; curious to understand and dedicated to delighting them with seamless solutions as one team. We care for our people, customers, partners and community by creating Inclusive environments through belonging and respect. We Empower with implied trust to act with integrity, value our unique skills and be accountable for our decisions.  We constantly seek Innovative ways of improving, changing and exploring ways that we can inspire.

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

David Jones is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Closing date: 17 Jan 2024 for applications

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