We currently have an opportunity for an experienced and driven Assistant Buyer (Product Coordinator) to join our Licensed Buying Team, looking after the AFL category. Reporting into the Buyer (Product Manager), you will work closely with the AFL and our partner AFL clubs to deliver the product assortment required for ShopAFL, numerous club web-stores and several AFL venues. The role has the potential to be based in our Sydney Support Office (Lidcombe) or at the AFL Club House in Melbourne.
Your primary responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
- Manage trade partner relationships with licensed AFL suppliers
- Liaise with our sporting partners (AFL and AFL clubs) to ensure consistency of offering
- Forecast, plan and indent major buys based on sell-through history
- Drive the product creation process to ensure accurate and timely presentation of new stock with internal stakeholders
- Work with Ecommerce Service Coordinators to plan timely marketing of new ranges and pro-active clearance of slow moving stock
- Consistently monitor and report on inventory, ensuring key lines remain available and aged or slow moving inventory is cleared
What skills and experience do I need to become successful?
- Experience in retail buying across multiple brands – management of an open to buy budget
- Sound commercial acumen with a drive and passion to exceed targets
- Familiarity with purchase order creation and stock management software
- Relentless attitude toward achieving bottom line profit and driving margin
- Ability to build strong relationships with trade & sporting partners
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel capability
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal accompanied by a high attention to detail
- Understanding of the sports retail licensing landscape & a general interest in sport
As a valued member of our team, you will be rewarded with:
- An attractive salary package including base salary + super + bonus
- The opportunity to work for one of Australasia's Top 10 ASX listed retailers with over 12,000 team members
- Genuine ongoing career development opportunities
- Generous discounts across all of our retail brands including Rebel, Amart Sports, BCF, RAYS and Supercheap Auto!
- Access to our corporate perks program offering discounts on accommodation, flights, gyms, insurances and much more!
Don't miss out! Apply now for this great opportunity to join our team by visiting http://careers.pageuppeople.com/437/caw/en/job/839422/assistant-buyer-afl
Closing date subject to change
More about us!
Super Retail Group is one of Australasia's largest and most successful retail organisations listed in the top 10 retailers in the ASX. With more than 650 stores, our supportive team culture, extensive professional development opportunities and team benefits such as employee discounts are just some of the reasons our 12,000 team members tell us "Super Retail Group is a great place to work".
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Super Retail Group strives to create an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply to any of our vacant positions. Talk to us about flexible working arrangements.
To learn more about Super Retail Group, please visit www.shareourpassion.com.
