Assistant Buyer

**Assistant Buyer**Buying Alexandria, New South Wales Minimum Experience **Entry-level** As our **Assistant Buyer**, you will be exposed to all aspects of our buying process and strategy, be provided with training, and learn the ropes of the buying industry, whilst learning category management skills . Assistant **Buyer**Zanui is Australias online destination for the latest trends in home living, style and design. We have a great company culture with a strong emphasis on autonomy and responsibility. Our buying team is comprised of inspired individuals who are passionate about their work. This group has driven expectations from well-known suppliers by sourcing **stylish, elegant and quality products** in order to build our **company brand identity**.This opportunity would suit an existing experienced buying assistant/administrator with a **keen interest to continue growing their career in eCommerce**.**Your Responsibilities*** Assist the buyers in all areas of range planning, product selection, upload and performance review* Liaise with multiple suppliers to build rapport and maintain positive working relations in an effort to cultivate cooperation with our processes* Take ownership of product listings; prepare data within Excel submission sheets to complete the end to end process of launching new ranges to the website* Ensure product submissions from suppliers are provided with correct details, are imported correctly and stock updates are received in a timely manner* Review and understand KPI reports in order to provide suggestions on improving category performance and help prepare monthly presentations* Build strong working relationships to coordinate with internal stakeholders and ensure the smooth flow of vital information, insights & priorities between them and the category buyer* Build awareness of each category's performance, arrival of new stock, aged stock and recommend action where necessary* Work closely with product content and studio teams to ensure that all products are accurately represented on the website to maximise sales and customer satisfaction* Assist with promotional campaigns, resolving product and related queries raised by internal teams, ad-hoc administrative tasks**Ideal Candidate**Essential criteria:* 2-3 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in ecommerce* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Strong time management skills; proven ability to work to set deadlines, and efficiently satisfy competing workload demands* Strong attention to detail; proven problem solving ability* Strong computer literacy; fluency in Microsoft Excel with an aptitude and desire to take it further, intermediate Microsoft Word and Powerpoint skills* Strong work ethic; with a proven ability to produce high quality work* Tertiary education: a minimum of a bachelors degree* Looking to develop their career in Retail Buying and Category ManagementDesirable criteria:* Passion for furniture, lifestyle, design and the latest trends in home living**Why we should be your first choice*** Work with a passionate team who are committed to nurturing their categories to grow and grow!* We have a great work atmosphere: with a cool open-plan office space and casual Friday is everyday!**Apply Now**To be considered please include your cover letter, CV, commencement availability and salary expectations and click on the 'Apply Now' button below.*Agency applications currently will not be considered*Location Alexandria, New South Wales Minimum Experience Entry-level