Time left to apply: End Date: October 8, 2024 (10 days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: R-034531
Job Title
Buying Manager Toys
Location
Asda House
Employment Type
Full time
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours Per Week
37.5
Salary
Competitive salary plus benefits
Category
Buying
Closing Date
7 October 2024
Working within the GM Toys team, the toy Buying Manager is a very exciting and dynamic role. You will be responsible for developing, selecting and buying a variety of Toy products to bring the best possible offer to the customer. This role is extremely varied and brings the opportunity to work with a wide variety of domestic brands and direct import suppliers. The role also offers the opportunity to get involved in various cross-category projects including bespoke Toy activities and GM events. It offers a fantastic opportunity for an individual with buying experience to develop within the Toy business whilst working within a multi-format team that is passionate about delivering value and excitement for the customer.
“Everything about Asda”
We are a values-led organisation. As such we encourage everyone to be open and honest. We work creatively and collaboratively, valuing everyone’s input.
Our collaborative culture, the size of our business and our belief in the empowerment of the individual means opportunities at Asda are abundant.
We conduct £300m worth of transactions every week. Our website handles over 2 million transactions a month. We have more than 145,000 dedicated Asda colleagues ensuring that our customers are at the heart of everything we do.
“Everything you’ll love ”
* Hybrid and flexible working – everyone is looking for that work/life balance and Asda have it on point. (2/3 days office working)
* Discretionary bonus – Rewarding you for your hard work and efforts
* Company matched pension – Looking forward to the future
* 25 days annual leave per year plus 8 bank holidays – Making sure you take time for yourself and switch off
* 13 paydays a year – who doesn’t love an extra payday?
* Digital GP and Wellbeing sessions – Asda genuinely cares so we create a culture where our people can perform at their best, the physical health and mental wellbeing of all our people is very important to us
* Discount off your shopping at Asda and George - with extra discounts running throughout the year – really makes a difference, saving the colleagues an average of £700 a year
* Career development and apprenticeship and graduate schemes - we want our colleagues to excel and grow with our business.
* Free city centre parking – you can also use it outside working hours
Plus much more!
“That’s more like it”
“Find your role”
* Reporting to the Senior Buying Manager, and operating as part of the Toy team
* Ensure budget and forecasted plans are met or exceeded on sales, profit & inventory
* Manage the store ranges to ensure each format has the right products in the right locations
* Building a range plan with a combination of domestic and import products that will jointly deliver the business plan and is appropriate for the Asda customer
* Manage pricing of all products to agreed benchmark targets and specifically undertaking daily price checks
* Delivery of the existing General Merchandising Strategy and contribute in the future strategic development of the Toy category
* Accountability for accurate product admin, content and funding claims
* Work closely with leading brands to maximise market shares on Key Brands and Licences
* Manage all relevant supplier relationships and negotiate strong JBPs with our biggest strategic partners
* Working cross-functionally, with key peer relationships being in supply, operations, customer planning and specifically the digital teams
* Bespoke projects with key suppliers such as Hasbro, Mattel and Disney to land exclusive activity, ranges and promotional campaigns
“Let's find out about you”
* A passion for buying
* To be a strong team player and be able to prioritise goals and time
* To be a self-starter with determination and tenacity
* Analytical mind and an eye for detail, to gain an understanding of what will drive Asda's sales
* Willingness to take calculated risks on product and innovation
* Strong commercial awareness that drives the required commercial outputs
* Ability to travel on multiple overseas trips
* Excellent motivational and leadership skills
* Strong relationships and influencing skills across many business functions
* The ability to manage and influence a diverse supplier base
“Find your everything at Asda” - bringing brighter living within everyone’s reach.
We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities we serve, and are creating ways to inspire diverse talent to join Asda.
Work Where it Works
Our hybrid way of working gives you the choice to work where it works. This enables you to choose where you’ll be the most effective. It offers a mix of working from home and in an office environment that works best for you and your team.
You will also get an excellent benefits package including:
* Discretionary company bonus
* £5,700 company car or car allowance
* Company pension up to 7% matched
* 10% colleague discount, free parking and many additional rewards.
We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves.
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