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Smyths Toys Superstores

15d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    People, HR & Administration
  • Galway

AI generated summary

  • You need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, Excel proficiency, multitasking ability, excellent communication, numeracy, and preferably SAP experience.
  • You will manage purchase orders, monitor stock levels, input pricing changes, coordinate promotions, liaise with suppliers, and ensure timely updates for product listings and marketing materials.

Requirements

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Responsibilities/Duties:
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Review email campaigns, pricing, and online banners.
  • Create and send promotional claims to accounts and suppliers.
  • 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.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Buying Assistant position?

The salary range for the Buying Assistant position is €32,000 - €35,000.

Where is the Buying Assistant role located?

The Buying Assistant role is located at our Head Office in Galway.

What are the working hours for this position?

This is a full-time, permanent position, and working hours will typically align with standard office hours.

What qualifications are required for the Buying Assistant role?

The ideal candidate should have strong organisational and administrative skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel & Google Sheets), excellent communication skills, and be highly numerate and process-focused. SAP experience is advantageous.

What benefits does Smyths Toys provide to its employees?

Benefits include a competitive salary, 23 days annual leave (increasing with service), a defined contribution pension scheme, in-store discounts, a company sick pay scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity payments, and more.

Is experience in retail necessary for this role?

While specific retail experience is not mentioned as a requirement, familiarity with inventory management, purchasing, and relevant administrative tasks would be beneficial.

How will I communicate with suppliers and stakeholders in this role?

You will regularly liaise with suppliers and various internal teams, including customer service, to build and maintain relationships and resolve queries.

What kind of training or support will be provided to new employees?

While specific details regarding training aren't provided, new hires typically receive onboarding support and training relevant to their role and responsibilities.

Do I need to have previous experience with purchase order processing?

Previous experience with purchase order processing is not explicitly required, but familiarity with this task would be advantageous for the role.

Can I expect opportunities for career growth within the company?

Yes, Smyths Toys offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for career advancement as you demonstrate your skills and performance.

Smyths Toys Superstores

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1987
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Smyths Toys Superstores are a leading provider of children's entertainment products and trade from over 100 stores throughout the UK and Ireland. Our stores are bursting with fun and excitement and offer the latest and greatest range of toys, video games, outdoor, baby, and pre-school products. We pride ourselves on offering the most competitive prices on the best possible selection of products and stock everything from dolls and action figures to baby products, video games and playsets. As the fastest growing toy retailer in the UK, we recognise the importance of putting our customers first and aim to achieve this through offering the best service at the best possible prices, all served through our unique brand of fun. We know that the best way to deliver this service is through the strength of our staff and we are constantly on the lookout for new members to join our team. In 2018 we acquired Toys R Us in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, adding a further 90 stores across central European. This brings our total number of stores across Ireland, the UK and Europe to over 200. There’s never been a better or more exciting time to join Smyths Toys. We have a number of exciting job opportunities available which represent an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful and dynamic organisation with significant growth plans. Areas in which we recruit include Marketing, Buying, Logistics, IT, Customer Service, Accounting and Payroll functions, and Store Managers and Sales Assistants. There is promotional potential in all roles and we are seeking employees who are passionate, have the ability to work hard and have a strong desire to understand how the retail business works.