Buyers Assistant

BUYERS ASSISTANT

Our Merchandise department is seeking an Office Assistant to join the team. 

As an Office Assistant, you will be responsible for providing administrative and project support to the Buying Team. Your primary responsibilities will be to manage the downstream process of merchandise function through data entry, reporting and general administration.

The role includes:

• Stock allocations and planning; you’ll be assisting with sales forecasts and ordering stock to support weekly and promotional sales.
• Analytics; using your Excel know-how to analyse sales, GP and stock-turn, your findings will shape forward buying strategies.
• Organisational and admin support; you will assist the buying team in bringing strategies to life and support team with administrative duties.
• Product maintenance; assisting in the selection and planning of new products, maintaining price and product files.
• Demand Planning for the group will also be part of this role, as you support the stores delivering on our retail pricing strategies. 

Whilst we don’t expect that you will have experience in all of these factors, what we are looking for is a analysis-orientated individual who can work off their own initiative to drive sales and improve process in our business.

You’ll have:

• Minimum 2+ years experience in an administrative role
• Prior experience in Buying, specifically around product coordination highly desirable
• Proven experience liaising with stakeholders essential
• Intermediate Microsoft Office suite skills, particularly in Excel
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ideally some experience in grocery or “big-box” retailing.

This role has lots of opportunity for growth and advancement.

Some Spano Group perks:

• A very competitive salary
• Free onsite parking 
• Rapidly growing company with expanding roles and future opportunities 
• Consistent support from the whole team so you’ll never feel isolated