Assistant Buyer

2 days ago

Dover, Kent, United Kingdom DFDS Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Buyer to join our team in the Beauty category. As a key member of our buying team, you will be responsible for delivering business strategy and commercial targets, while developing in-depth knowledge of trends, competitor activities, and retail prices.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the Category Manager to execute category strategies and support cross-functional teams
  • Liaise with Marketing and Suppliers to deliver promotional activities and maintain strong relationships
  • Manage and develop knowledge of market trends, competitor activities, and retail prices
  • Implement cost and retail price changes in our LS21 system
  • Planogram management to ensure category vision is reflected on-shelf
  • Support weekly trading meetings and ad-hoc analysis of sales performance
  • Deliver budgeted financial KPIs, including sales, profit, margin, and supplier income
About You

We are looking for an energetic and driven individual with at least 2+ years of experience in Head Office Retail Category Management, Buying, or a similar commercial setting. You should have a solid track record of delivering results and making a real impact on the bottom line. Ideally, you are degree-educated in sales, marketing, or business, with a flair for collaborating with senior stakeholders. Your communication skills in English are top-notch, and you're tech-savvy, particularly with Excel.

What We Offer
  • Life assurance cover
  • Contributory company pension scheme
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
  • Full employee assistance programme, including proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support
  • Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
  • Cashback on health care, including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations, and much more
  • Access to Thrive, our award-winning Wellbeing platform
  • Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing

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