Merchandise Assistant

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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