Assistant Buyer
Full time
at Michael Page
in
Ireland
Posted on January 30, 2025
Job details
- Leading Brand
- Attractive Base Salary
- Support NPD Initiatives: Assist Buyers/NPD Managers with the development and execution of new products.
- Logistics Coordination: Organize all shipments with forwarders from Head Office (HOD) to Warehouse (WH) deliveries.
- Administrative Tasks: Execute all administrative and ad hoc tasks as requested, ensuring deadlines are met.
- Tracker Management: Maintain and update internal trackers, including Freight and Purchase Orders (POs).
- Sample Management: Monitor and manage all supplier samples, ensuring internal trackers are current and that all samples are labeled and presented with detailed information to the CEO promptly.
- Market Awareness: Conduct competitor analysis by monitoring pricing, offerings, and newness in the market.
- Product Updates: Update product information and artwork in compliance with the latest brand guidelines to ensure readiness for reorders.
- Documentation: Assist in completing handover forms and sign-off packs for new product information to the business.
- Collaboration on Design: Work closely with Buyers/NPD Managers on artwork and product design.
- Management System: Handle the management system, including raising POs, item management, and building Bills of Material (BOMs).
- Meeting Participation: Assist in NPD meetings by taking minutes, noting follow-up actions, and ensuring clarity on deadlines and responsibilities.
- Professional Service: Provide a high level of professionalism and service for all requests.
- Other Responsibilities: Undertake any other responsibilities as assigned by the management.
- Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills with an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Freight Management Experience: Experience in managing international freight logistics.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills; ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-Motivated: Ability to work independently and from own initiative.
- Multi-Tasking Ability: Capable of managing multiple projects and brands simultaneously.
- Attention to Detail: Excellent eye for detail and accuracy.
- Experience: 1+ years of experience in colour cosmetics, skincare, or haircare is preferred, though we are open to entry-level candidates who are highly motivated and passionate about beauty.
- Availability: Must be able to work 5 days a week from our office.
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