Buying Coordinator

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the category buying team in developing assortments, including brands, products, and agencies, to maintain freshness and enhance profitability.
• Create new SKUs: Ensure accurate and compelling content is obtained from suppliers in a timely manner and input into internal systems.
• Implement system price changes and promotions accurately and on time.
• Monitor stock levels and sales, maintaining relevant PSI reports to generate suggested purchase orders for approval within the buying team.
• Regularly update planograms in collaboration with the merchandising team to ensure effective display principles and drive the sell-out of phase-out/display inventory.
• Ensure the accuracy of marketing briefings and obtain marketing team sign-off on all core assets for products.
• Conduct competitor price benchmarking daily or as needed through social media, relevant assets, and store visits.
• Visit core stores and competitors weekly, with actionable follow-up shared with the wider team.
• Collaborate with the online team and category team to ensure accurate stocking and merchandising of category propositions.
• Support the buying team in following up on marketing proof of execution.
• Prepare relevant store communications for new launches, key promotions, SOP circulation, pricing, and bundle memo distribution.

Candidate Requirements:

• Suitable for high-potential graduates or candidates with 2-4 years of business or category management experience.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to develop plans and assess market needs for the category.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, with knowledge of SAP or Business Objects preferred.
• A passion for consumer electronics is preferred.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• Strong drive and follow-up abilities.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree