Buyers Assistant - Retail

• Australian owned and operated global retail business
• Career Progression, Discounts across all brands & Work Flexibility
• A vibrant, team culture where we embrace pace, encourage new ideas & leadership

Who We Are:

Harris Scarfe is one of Australia’s longest trading retailers with 170 years of experience. We currently operate 56+ stores across South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania with a growing online presence.

We are part of the Spotlight Retail Group, which includes iconic brands like Spotlight, Harris Scarfe, Mountain Designs, Anaconda & KOO. Our culture is all about our people and growth, get ready to start your career at Australia's leading specialty retailer today.

About the Role:

This role is based around assisting the buyer complete and execute long and short-term strategies, assisting stores with a variety of queries and requests, and maintaining data, loading promotions, reporting, managing samples, liaising with suppliers, and assisting with briefing catalogues.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Providing analytical and administration support to the Buyer.
• Analysing and managing data using Microsoft Excel and SAP.
• Assist in the preparation or development of new products.
• Act as the primary contact for Master Data & ECommerce queries
• Source & optimise product content for website and other promotional channels
• Responsible for data updates, integrity & standardisation for buying team
• Manage promotions in systems
• Proofing catalogues and providing marketing support
• Sample management

About You:

• Must have strong attention to detail with analytical skills
• Prior experience within retail and/or Bed Linen category will be advantageous
• Strong excel skills and Enjoy working with data 
• Team player with excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask
• Good communication skills
• Previous experience with SAP would be ideal
• Previous experience in electrical and or retail will be highly desirable

What’s in it for you?

Along with the incredible career- growth opportunity of being part of this supportive team, we can offer you

• Great salary base + Super + Profit Share + Work Flexibility
• Career progression & personal development
• A culture that rewards initiative and creativity
• Centrally located office, close to south Melbourne market
• Benefits- team discount, EAP, gym discounts and more

You’ll get all the career development you need to progress including a mid-year review, regular leadership events and an annual conference. Plus, you’ll enjoy work-life balance and an ever-changing environment that’s always open to new ideas.

If you’re interested in a career with Spotlight Retail Group, we want to hear from you!

Simply submit an up to date resume and one of our dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialists will be in touch.