Ireland Job Openings
Smyths Toys
Buying Assistant
Galway
FULL TIME
September 3, 2024
About the role:
Smyths Toys is one of the leading toy, software and nursery product retailers in the UK and Ireland. We operate both online, and via our physical retail stores, with almost 300 stores across Europe and the UK. Toy retail is within the fast-moving consumer goods industry (FMCG) and we source our product range from an extensive array of UK, European, and international suppliers. We are committed to providing our customers with high quality products, competitive prices and great customer service.
Location: This role is located at our Head Office in Galway.
Salary: €32,000 - €35,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent.
Location: This role is located at our Head Office in Galway.
Salary: €32,000 - €35,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent.
Responsibilities/Duties:
Purchase Orders Processing:
- Manage, create and update purchase orders in a timely and accurate fashion, including FOB orders.
- Amend replenishment figures for stock to reflect sales patterns.
- Update delivery dates in conjunction with the Logistics and Central Purchasing Departments and communicate to relevant stakeholders.
Inventory Management:
- Collaborate closely with a head buyer to ensure top-selling or promotional products are adequately stocked.
- Monitor stock levels of your product category online and in store through planning, forecasting and replenishment.
Pricing Control:
- Input price changes and promotions into the system.
- Monitor competitors' pricing and create promotional bundles and offers.
- Set up adproms and prepare POS materials for in-store offers.
Website Management:
- Create digital products and maintain all related records.
- Add new items to the website, input web scripts, update release dates, preorder quantities, and pricing for products.
- Upload all relevant assets to the website and optimise search terms with relevant keywords.
Content Creation:
- Support catalogue production.
- Generate new articles on the system, ensure timely creation of new game announcements, maintain accurate and up-to-date information online.
- Create POS materials for in-store display.
Marketing:
- Review email campaigns, pricing, and online banners.
- Create and send promotional claims to accounts and suppliers.
Stakeholder Liaison:
- Communicate with customer service to resolve customer queries promptly.
- Liaise with suppliers on a regular basis, build and maintain relationships with suppliers and your wider team.
The ideal candidate will:
- Strong organisational and administrative skills – attention to detail is crucial.
- Proficient in full Microsoft Office package – especially Excel & Google Sheets.
- Ability to multitask and work well to meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal, written, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be highly numerate and process focused.
- SAP experience is an advantage.
Benefits:
- An attractive and competitive salary, reviewed annually in line with performance.
- An active Sports & Social Club.
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A benefits package inclusive of:
- 23 days annual leave rising according to length of service
- Defined contribution pension scheme on commencement
- In-store discount
- Company sick pay scheme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity payments
- Life event gifts
- Length of service awards
- Life assurance cover
- Employee assistance programme Bike to work scheme
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