Merchandise Buying Assistant

Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) is the leading supermarket chain in North Queensland communities.  CEQ operates 30 outlets throughout North Queensland and are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic person to join our team at CEQ as Merchandise Buying Assistant.

About the role

The Merchandise Buying Assistant will work to provide administration support to the Buying Team with the aim to maximise sales and profit. The position is based in the Cairns Support Office and will be fulltime.

What you’ll need to be considered

Key Responsibilities:

• Ability to maintain data integrity in CEQ systems, including code creation, maintenance, stock adjustments, transfers, and price changes for the designated portfolios.
• Ability to support the effective management of stock to satisfy customer demand.
• Proven ability to provide assistance with analysis, product reviews, tracking of slow-moving product and advertising performance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage Special Orders for stores on behalf of community events in conjunction with other CEQ departments.
• Ability to assist with marketing planning, tasks and activities to promote the footprint of the business.
• Proven ability to resolve customer, store and distribution issues promptly and effectively as required.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain effective relationships with suppliers.
• Proven ability to reconcile/review orders, deliveries, and invoices to ensure correct product, pricing, credits are received.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with CEQ teams inclusive of stores, operations, and administration.
• Ability to work in a team environment, assist other team members when required.
• Ability to drive nutrition and wellbeing improvements within our team and community.
• Ability to promote WH&S to ensure staff safety and a safe workplace.

Skillsets:

• Advanced level of Microsoft Excel skills with regular use of Lookups and Pivot tables.
• Experience working in a multi branch environment (preferably retail).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work in a cross-cultural environment. 
• Work constructively in a fast-paced team environment.

Your new company

CEQ is a not-for-profit organisation committed to providing essential goods and services to communities in the Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) and remote Aboriginal communities. We are responsible for the operation of 28 retail stores throughout these remote areas, providing access to quality fresh food, groceries and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities.

Our Culture

CEQ promote an honest, progressive, collaborate, respectful and inclusive teamwork environment throughout the establishment, culturing diversity and growth within the workforce.

Our key benefits:

• Employee assistance program (counselling & support services) available
• Opportunity for career growth
• Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
• 4 weeks annual leave & 17.5% leave loading
• Ability to Salary Sacrifice up to $15,000.00 p.a. (meals & entertainment options) 

To apply for this career opportunity please click apply via Seek and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter. Applications close January 30, 2024, however we reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.