Buying Assistant Job Opportunity at Officeworks

Job Title:    Buying Assistant
Job Ref.:    493043
Job Location:    Victoria
Employer:    Officeworks
Job Type:    Full Time
Categories:     Merchandise Buyer
About Us
Officeworks is Australia's leading retailer and supplier of office products for home, business and education.  As part of the larger Wesfarmers group, Officeworks has an extensive national footprint of 150 retail stores and employs more than 6,000 team members.

Job Description:
An opportunity currently exists for a dedicated Buying Assistant to join the Merchandise team. Based at East Bentleigh and reporting to the Buyer, you will be central in providing support to effectively deliver the category strategy.

Job Requirements:

•     Strong retail experience
•     High levels of computer literacy
•     Attention to detail and the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner
•     Strong leadership skills with the ability to build trust and develop supplier relationships
•     Strong analytical, planning and communication skills
•     Possess a keen eye for detail
•     Degree or Diploma in Marketing/commerce area an advantage

Job Duties:

•     Article registration and management
•     Accurately enter promotional and pricing details
•     Managing and maintaining local and imported costs
•     Market and customer trend analysis
•     Provide supporting data e.g. catalogue analysis
•     Monitor and analyse stock levels to achieve optimum stock turn
•     Participate in range reviews and provide analytical reports
•     Liaising with key stakeholders internal and external

If you possess a "can do" attitude and have excellent skills in planning this is your opportunity to shine. On offer is a rewarding career in a dynamic team environment.

Deadline Date: 02/02/2014

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