Our Petbarn category team are currently seeking a motivated Merchandise Assistant or Buyer’s Assistant to join our Dog and Cat Food Category. Reporting to the Assistant Category Manager this role will suit a driven and motivated merchandise assistant or buyers assistant looking to be part of a growing brand.
About the role
This is a highly administrative and analytical role, ideal for someone who is organised, detail-focused and eager to grow within specialty retail buying. You’ll work closely with the Category Manager and internal stakeholders to support product, range, reporting and supplier activity.
What you’ll do
- Maintain product and range files, ensuring data accuracy and timely updates
- Support the preparation of brand presentations, sales reports and category performance analysis
- Assist with range review analysis and supplier promotional plans
- Provide administrative support to the Category team as required
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Stores, Supply Chain, Marketing and Space Planning
What’s in it for you?
- Exposure to every aspect of buying within a growing and evolving category
- The opportunity to work with an experienced Category Manager in a supportive environment
- A dynamic Support Office environment where your input is valued and heard
- Hybrid working options, with 2–3 office days per week
- The opportunity to bring your dog to work
If you’re ready to grow your buying career in a supportive, pet-loving team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join Petbarn’s Food Category team.
What you’ll bring
- At least two years’ experience in product administration support, Merchandise Assistant or Buyer’s Assistant role
- Experience in a fast-paced retail support office environment, highly regarded
- A genuine passion for specialty retail, products and pets
- Strong attention to detail, organisation and analytical capability
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables
- Experience preparing reports, analysing data and creating graphs
- Strong communication skills and confidence working with suppliers, stores and support office teams
- The ability to multitask, manage priorities and work with multiple stakeholders
- A positive, collaborative attitude and a desire to progress into a future buying role
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