Buyers Assistant - Bed Bath & Beyond Support Office
This is an exciting opportunity to join
one of New Zealand's leading retail brands. Bed Bath & Beyond is currently
looking for a Buyers Assistant to join the team!
Working under the direction and guidance of the Bath & Apparel Buyer, you will provide support to the department to ensure product is developed, purchase orders placed in a timely manner, and product is managed through the entire lifecycle: from development, delivery, allocation, promotion, and exit.
This is a full-time position based at our BBB Support Office in Manurewa, working a minimum 40 hours per week on a Monday to Friday roster, or an optional 9-Day Fortnight Arrangement.
The Buyers Assistant is responsible for:
- Performing all the necessary administrative duties within the buyer ship, ensuring all information is recorded, maintained and filed systematically for ease of reference
- Placement and management of purchase orders to achieve targeted timelines on delivery dates as instructed by the Buyer
- Maintain and track all product and order records from purchasing to delivery
- Liaise with overseas and local suppliers
- Booking in local stock that comes into the warehouse or to stores
- Manage product uplift and keying of products for promotions
- Monitor and maintain margins to target levels, through reviewing and reporting
- Sales analysis and forecasting, including seasonal PSA’s (Post Season Analysis), backwall forecasting to ensure orders are placed in a timely manner.
- Proactively conduct analysis to ensure the buyer ship maintains its competitive advantage
- Researching and participating in mood board inspiration meetings
- Prepare marketing submissions for promotions, including checking store signage for accuracy, keying promotions accurately, and meeting targets
- Ensure all samples are requested, delivered, quality checked, and set up in a timely manner to meet marketing requirements and timeframes
- Creating seasonal look books for stores
- Support the wider team as required
- Generate and effectively communicate general information emails
- Other tasks as required on an ad hoc basis
Skills and Experience:
- Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel) are essential
- Proven sales analysis and forecasting experience
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal is a must
- Knowledge, understanding and ability to follow legislation (related to pricing, trading standards, contracts, health and safety, employment legislation)
- Experience with AI tools for data analysis is an advantage
To succeed in this role, the Buyers Assistant will have:
- Previous experience as a Buyers Assistant is essential
- A minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a similar role with a proven foundation of retail skills
- An eye for colours and trends with and enthusiasm for the apparel and textile industry
- Be passionate, motivated and creative, bringing strong interpersonal skills to a team focused environment
Perks of being a BBB team member:
- The opportunity to learn from industry professionals with years of experience
- Generous staff discount for you and your immediate family
- A fun and family-oriented company culture
- Flexibility to have some fun with the team using the Social Fund
- Savings plan with a 10% gift card + cash bonus to enjoy in the Silly Season
- Rewards for successfully referring part-time or full-time employees
- Free and confidential access to mental health & wellbeing support
- Recognising and celebrating 5, 10 & 15 years’ service with BBB
If you believe you tick all the boxes, then apply
now!
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Applicants for this position must have full NZ working rights.
