As an Assistant Buyer at ZALORA, you are not only the Buyer's main support operationally, but it is expected that you must assist in the management of the Buyer's Admin function (depending on your team's structure) and provide them with operational support to ensure the smooth and successful running of the department.
What is essential to succeed and progress at this level are the behavioral and operational elements of the role evidenced by continuous development of oneself i.e. people skills, job skills, a sound understanding of our customer and competition, etc.
Responsibilities: - Providing clerical and administrative support to the buying team in an effective and timely manner
- Supporting Buyers and assist in the data entry of orders placement and keeping track of cancellations, inbound vs spent etc.
- Coordinate and follow up with support departments (Operations, Logistics, Production teams)
- Ensuring discrepancies are cleared and payments are made
- Owner of data quality e.g. cost prices calculated correctly
- Handling ad hoc projects independently as required
- Assist in problem solving and process issues
Requirements: - Diploma/ Degree in Business Studies
- Strong understanding of MS Excel (pivot tables, functions, etc.) preferred
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy is essential
- Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment
- Ability to take on responsibility and work autonomously
- Exceptional time management skills
- Problem solving skills with proactive and positive working attitude
- Good command in English, both written and spoken
The ZALORA Story
ZALORA exists for the millions of fashion consumers in Asia seeking a shopping experience focused on their unique styles, trends and fit. As Asia's leading online fashion destination, ZALORA was founded in 2012 and has a presence in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia & Brunei, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan. ZALORA's localised sites offer an extensive collection of top international and local brands as well as our own in-house labels across apparel, shoes and accessories for men and women. ZALORA is part of Global Fashion Group, the world's leader in online fashion for emerging markets.
ZALORA is not obligated to accept resumes from any third parties on behalf of potential candidates for any position (advertised or otherwise) by any means, unless ZALORA has executed a written agreement with such third party and has expressly requested such third party for candidate referrals. Third parties who provide unsolicited resumes of candidate(s) shall waive and forfeit all rights to claim for any placement fees or referral fees in the event that such candidate is eventually engaged or employed by ZALORA or Global Fashion Group.
