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 Buyer'sAssistant to join the team!

Working under the direction and guidance of the Buying Team, you will provide support across range of merchandise categories to ensure products are developed, purchase orders are placed in a timely manner, and products are managed throughout their lifecycle, from development and delivery through to allocation, promotion and exit.

This role provides exposure to multiple merchandise categories and offers an opportunity for a commercially minded individual looking to develop a career in retail buying and merchandise management.

This is a full-time position based at our BBB Support Office in Manurewa, working a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The Buyers Assistant is responsible for:

• Performing all necessary administrative duties within the buying function, 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.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with overseas and local suppliers across range or merchandise categories.
• 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.
• Research market trends, emerging products, and customer insights to support category planning and product development.
• 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.
• Assisting with creating seasonal look books and merchandising materials 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 written and verbal communications skills are essential.
• 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.
• A passion for retail and product development, with a keen interest in homewares, textiles, apparel, and lifestyle products.
• Be passionate, motivated, curious and commercially minded, 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.