Associate-Buying Assistant

About the Role

To support UK/CE/ROI Tesco Buyers through timely and accurate product setups across all different Tesco systems by partnering with suppliers and hubs. Ensuring risks are identified in advance and mitigated.

Accountabilities

• Identify operational improvements and find solutions by applying CI tools and techniques.
• Complete tasks and transactions within agreed KPIs.
• Apply fundamental work theories/concepts/processes in own areas of work.
• Track and own the end-to-end journey of a product setup right after range sign-off until products are ordered for launches. This includes collaborating with teams like Buying, Supply Chain, International Hubs, Central Operations, Trade Planning, Merchandise Planning, Suppliers, and the Supplier Induction team in Finance.
• Provide clear, actionable insights to buyers on range launches to aid decision-making for successful product launches.
• Partner with suppliers and hubs to gather all product details required for product setups in Tesco's systems and flag any issues that might delay a product launch.
• Maintain accurate range plans to enable buyers for effective range building and reporting, aiding buyers with better planning for new range building.
• Build and develop strong working relationships with Buyers, Suppliers, Hubs, and wider Commercial teams to support and deliver on subcategory plans for their respective launches.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in data analysis and reporting.

Key People and Teams Worked With

• Buyers - UK/CE/ROI
• Sourcing Merchandisers - Hubs
• External Suppliers - UK/CE/ROI
• Central Operations Team - UK/CE/ROI
• Demand Planners - UK/CE/ROI
• Finance - BLR

Skills & Experience

• Intermediate Excel
• Eye for Detail
• Speed & Accuracy
• Logical Reasoning
• Analytical Ability
• Numeracy Skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Proficient Written and Verbal Communication Skills

Qualifications

• Any graduate with Buying/Merchandising experience is preferred.