Assistant Buyer/2Ic Operations Manager

Assistant Buyer/2IC Operations Manager  Jobs Work type: Full Time

Reference ID: 873600

Contact: Rachel Patton Call:  9689 8910 West Sector: Operations Job Summary - Located in Lidcombe

- Full-time role

- Great mix of responsibilities

Job Description Your new employer

Your new employer has been an industry leader in the provision of fruit to workplaces and specialty food and gift hampers to both businesses and consumers for over 20 years. The company has 5 specialty brands that ship nationally every day.

What you need to know

Located in Lidcombe

This is an office-based role

Full-time permanent role - Monday to Friday - 9 am to 5 pm

You will be asked to work additional hours during peak seasons

Your new role

This is a newly created role and serves both to support the Head Buyer and the National Operations Manager. The role will primarily be assisting the Head Buyer for 10 months of the year and then acting as the 2IC to the National Operations Manager for the 2 months leading up to Christmas when the workload is at its highest.

The Assistant Buyer / 2IC works with the Head Buyer to support new and existing suppliers - sending purchase orders and ensuring the business has sufficient stock. On a daily basis, the role will include:

Checking on items that require ordering, placing these orders with suppliers

Processing invoices for deliveries received

Communication with the Production Team for any item substitution requirements, requests

Maintenance of codes and raw materials within SAP across all 3 brands

Processing stock counts in SAP

Gathering samples, pricing and details for new products as required

As Christmas approaches the role shifts gear and supports the National Operations Manager with the daily management of the Operations Team ensuring they have what they need to meet their deadlines.

What we need from you

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

Strong communication skills

Reliable and punctual

Good counting skills and accuracy

Intermediate Excel and Outlook skills

Desire to support the team and be hands-on when required

You MUST genuinely be a team player with a positive outlook and supportive nature.

What next

If you are interested in this role apply now. If you have any questions, you can call Rachel Patton on 02 9689 8910.

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