Merchandise Assistant

Posted: 19/02/2024 Closing Date: 05/03/2024 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Darwin Job Category: Merchandise Outback Stores purpose is to be a sustainable business that makes a positive difference in the health, employment, and economy of remote Indigenous communities by improving food affordability and availability, nutrition and community services.    Outback Stores has established itself as a leader in remote retail management services in some of the most beautiful and remote communities across Australia. With a network of over 54 stores located in some of the most remote parts of Australia, the opportunities and ability to engage and empower remote communities are endless.

  The Merchandise Assistant role is responsible for the implementation and support of merchandise strategies, to enable Outback Stores locations to sell a range of products that deliver on commercial and social KPI’s.   The Merchandise Assistant will conduct analysis of data, maintain system integrity, liaise with stores, and assist the Merchandise Manager in managing and maintaining the merchandise function.   Job Description Maintains effective communication with stores and internal stakeholders throughout Outback Stores.

  Assists in generating the analysing weekly data, scrutinising unsatisfactory margins, sales and social metrics.   Assists in price administration duties.   Assists in evaluation of the marketing and store information together with historical data and forward trends to develop the department’s plans.

  Conducts category reviews and implements agreed changes.   Conducts store audits to ensure Outback Stores core range is available at all stores.   Ensures category price integrity and validates against competition.

  In conjunction with the Assistant merchandise manager, oversees the cost/sell item maintenance…