We have an exciting opportunity for a Buying & Merchandising Assistant to join our Gardening team (Buying & Merchandising) based in our Central Support Office in Lasswade. Your role will be to provide support to the Buying team, working closely with stores and suppliers. The role focuses on product data management, supplier liaison, sample management, maintaining the critical path for the Buying team, and general administrative tasks.
Responsibilities
1. Critical path oversight to ensure delivery of team objectives
2. Managing and maintaining the sample library — ensuring samples are delivered and returned to suppliers on time and to critical dates for sign-off deadlines and other key events (including press and marketing events)
3. Ensuring suppliers and all products are set up accurately on the systems
4. Liaising with suppliers to resolve issues regarding purchase orders, samples, delivery dates, and other ad hoc requests
5. Inputting key product information into the range plan and entering short codes and product attributes into back-office systems
6. Creating group purchase sheets and uploading them into the intranet for store use
7. Creating Dobbies barcodes for products as required
8. Resolving scanning queries received from stores
9. Setting up promotions and assisting in the preparation of seasonal product catalogues
10. Providing analytical reports as required
Who We Are Looking For
* High level of computer literacy, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
* Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
* Strong team player
* Proactive and focused on accuracy
* Strong planning, prioritization, presentation, and problem-solving skills
* Ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines
* Strong interpersonal skills, building relationships across the business
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Demonstrate our values: being one team, continuous improvement, positivity, a passion for gardens, and customer focus
What We Offer
* 33 days of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)
* Generous uncapped store discounts, including 50% off in restaurants, 25% off in the Garden Centre, and 10% off in food halls
* Hybrid working arrangement (office and home)
* Enhanced Group Pension Plan
* Interest-free season ticket loans
* Access to Wagestream for financial wellbeing
* Support through Retail Trust including confidential support, virtual GP, and counselling
* Development opportunities via Dobbies Academy and funded courses
* Free tea, coffee, and milk
* Collaborative office space with wellbeing room and learning resources
* Invitations to company events, including annual conference, summer, and Christmas socials
About Us
Founded in 1865 by James Dobbie, Dobbies is the only garden centre retailer with stores across every UK nation. We celebrate garden living year-round, showcasing own brand and branded products, concession partners, and services. Many stores feature a restaurant or coffee shop, and we host events that bring communities together. We are committed to being a great place to work, fostering a supportive environment where colleagues are encouraged to thrive and succeed.
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