Buying Assistant

Buying AssistantExcel Recruitment is currently seeking a Buying Assistant to join a highly successful retail business based in Galway. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused graduate or early-career professional looking to develop their career within a fast-paced buying environment.Benefits:Competitive salary and bonus packageGenerous annual leavePensionLife Assurance CoverEmployee Assistance ProgrammeIn-store discountCompany Maternity and Paternity PaymentsResponsibilities of this Buying Assistant job include:Managing, creating and updating purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner, including FOB orders.Amending replenishment figures to reflect sales patterns.Updating delivery dates in collaboration with Logistics and Central Purchasing teams and communicating changes to relevant stakeholders.Supporting Buyers and Head Buyers to ensure top-selling and promotional products are adequately stocked.Monitoring stock levels both online and in-store through forecasting, planning and replenishment.Monitoring competitor pricing and assisting in creating promotional bundles and offers.Setting up promotions and preparing POS materials for in-store activity.Communicating with customer service to resolve queries promptly.Liaising regularly with suppliers and internal teams to build strong working relationships.Requirements for this Buying Assistant job include:Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Google Sheets.Highly numerate and process-focused.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.SAP experience is advantageous.Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below, and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume, only suitable applicants can be contacted.