Join the team and help Australians save money every day.

The Reject Shop is an ASX listed Australian Discount Variety retailer currently operating more than 385 stores nationally. We pride ourselves on our supportive team culture and understanding our customers, delivering the best value and variety possible.

As we continue our journey in helping all Australians, we have a position for a Buying Assistant to join our Merchandise Team in our Garden & Accessories team.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing operational support to the Buyer with a focus on administrative tasks, raising orders and managing samples. You will be highly organised and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

This is a hybrid role working Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday’s in our Support Office and the rest of the week from home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write purchase orders and manage the purchase order process with vendors, including follow ups
• Article creations and ensuring SAP reflects accurate article details.
• Ensure all mark ups and markdown management is completed and ensure SAP reflects correct pricing
• Ensure relevant administrative tasks are completed in a timely manner on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Use merchandise reports to provide ongoing analysis and interpretation of key business issues
• Sample Management and promotional activity administration
• Maintain communication with vendors and internal teams to ensure on time shipments. 
• Maintain external relationships with all suppliers and overseas buying agents
• Manage supplier contact details.

The preferred candidate will have the following experience and attributes:

• We’re looking for a person with 1 – 2 years’ experience in a Retail background working in a support office environment and/or store environment
• Demonstrated experience in using MS Office suite; intermediate excel skills, word, PowerPoint etc  
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills to create data driven decisions
• Ability to communicate well and build relationships with relevant stakeholders

Perks and Benefits of working at The Reject Shop:

• Hybrid working environment - 3 days at the office, 2 at home
• Kensington location - close to public transport (tram & train)
• Opportunities for further learning and career growth
• Thrive – Early access to your pay
• 100% Australian-owned and operated company
• Warm, friendly, and supportive work environment
• To work with an established company where your hard work is recognized.
• A fun and fast paced working environment where every day is different.

If this sounds like you and you meet most of the competencies outlined above, then we encourage you to Join The Reject Shop, to help all Australians save money every day - APPLY ONLINE NOW!