Buying & Merchandising Assistant, Homeware & Lifestyle

3 weeks ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Brown Thomas Arnotts Full time

GET TO KNOW US

At Brown Thomas Arnotts, we exist to imagine and create a sustainable future for our People, Customers and Communities. Our Values, Do the Right Thing, Go Above and Beyond, and Drive Creativity and Innovation remain at the heart of everything we do. We are Reinventing Retail and the way we work to enable our teams to be more agile, flexible and responsive to our customer's needs.

KNOW THE ROLE

We pride ourselves on offering customers the very best selection of luxury brands and products meaning our Buying teams play an integral part in our mission. Our team knows our brands, our products, and most importantly, our customer, and uses that expertise and passion to provide unparalleled collections instore and online. We are welcoming applications for a Buying & Merchandising Assistant within our Homeware & Lifestyle category.

This role will support the Buying functions in delivering the budgeted KPIs for the relevant group or department. The role will predominantly involve providing administrative support to the buying team and maintaining strong relationships with internal departments as well as external contacts. Support the buyers, communication with suppliers, raising and processing orders, sample requests, monitoring delivery schedule. This role provides administrative support to ensure smooth and effective running of the buying category.

  1. To manage the product data capture / Purchase order entry for the department in conjunction with the Buyer and Assistant Buyer.
  2. To ensure that initial purchases and allocations are correct, and to ensure accuracy and maintenance to achieve the budgeted sales, margin and stock objectives.
  3. To manage continuity orders in conjunction with the Buyer and Assistant Buyer.
  4. Maintain the system in respect of cost price, selling price and currency changes.
  5. Coordinate the supply chain from vendor to warehouse and into store.
  6. Develop close relationships with Suppliers and internal stakeholders such as Retail Operations, Logistics & Finance teams.
  7. To help determine the replenishment parameters for supplier to warehouse/store and in conjunction with sales floor display stocks and review with the Buyer and Assistant Buyer.
  8. To set up promotions in conjunction with the Buyer, Retail Operations & Marketing teams.
  9. To assist the Buyer in reporting for the department.
  10. To keep up to date with trends and competitors in the marketplace for the relevant group/department and all adjacent categories.
  11. Collaborate with the Digital team, working closely with them on range presentation online and driving sales.

KNOW WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  1. A qualification in buying/merchandising.
  2. Advanced level in excel this is essential to applying for this role, with a strong mindset to analytics.
  3. Disciplined and organised with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  4. Energetic, enthusiastic and not afraid of hard work.
  5. Good time management with the ability to prioritise tasks.
  6. Effective influencing skills and the ability to work comfortably with various levels and departments.

KNOW WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

  1. Competitive Salary.
  2. Contributory Pension Scheme.
  3. Competitive annual leave entitlement.
  4. Team Member discount across the world's most iconic brands.
  5. Recognition Days for Volunteering & Wellbeing.
  6. Wellbeing Initiatives.
  7. Extensive Learning & Development Offerings.
  8. Leading Talent Programmes.
  9. Flexible Working Model.
  10. Additional Benefits.

KNOW HOW WE WORK

We Drive Creativity and Innovation: Creativity runs through our veins and fuels everything we do. We are an enterprising team that thinks outside the box to bring new ideas to life and to create unrivalled experiences designed for our customers and our world. Fostering a culture of innovation, we keep ahead of the rest while growing sustainably.

We Go Above and Beyond: As agents of change within our industry we set the standard, always leading, never imitating. We love to go where others haven't and thrive on sharing our knowledge and expertise. We work to surpass expectations, inspiring everyone who comes in to contact with our brands.

We Do the Right Thing: We respect our world and everyone we interact with. Acting with decency, honesty and transparency, we strive to ensure that everything we contemplate or do, contributes to a sustainable future. Embracing diversity and inclusivity we build trust among our customers, partners, communities and with each other.

Brown Thomas Arnotts is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where culture and creativity come together. Our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all team members – their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger.

We aim to ensure the candidate experience is accessible to all and every new team member who joins Brown Thomas Arnotts to become part of a progressive community where different backgrounds, views & personalities aren't just welcomed – they're positively nurtured. After all, we want to bring your whole self to work. Please contact us careers@brownthomas.ie to request accommodation.

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