ARI is one of the largest and most significant players in the global travel retail industry. We own and manage duty free, and duty paid retail outlets in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas. From pioneering beginnings when we opened the world’s first duty free shop in Shannon Airport in 1947, we now employ over 4,000 people worldwide and manage a turnover in excess of $1 billion. ARI’s head office is based in Dublin, Ireland and is a wholly owned subsidiary of daa plc.

At ARI, we believe in transforming every travel experience into an unforgettable journey filled with joy.

This Buying and Master Data Coordinator role sits within the Fashion and Accessories Category and reports to the Global Head of F&A. If you have a passion for Fashion and Accessories this is a great opportunity and can act as a steppingstone for somebody who has a longer-term ambition to become a Buyer within ARI. You will be an integral part of the global buying function and will have the opportunity to gain a variety of buying related experience as you interact with a wide variety of stakeholders.

The core focus of the role will be to support the Global Buying function by ensuring that all master data is captured accurately on the system. You will be responsible for setting up products, promotions, and product maintenance.  This role has responsibility for the day-to-day administration, coordination and buying support globally for their allocated category.

This role has responsibility for the day-to-day administration, coordination and buying support globally for their allocated category.

• 1-2 years’ experience in similar role.
• Retail experience is preferred but not essential.
• Retail Shop floor systems & back-office systems experience an advantage.
• Ideally have systems administration experience on an ERP system.
• Strong passion for fashion and keeps aware of emerging industry trends.
• Experience in a Buying function is favourable.
• Excellent IT skills with an advanced level of MS Office.
• Strong numeric and literacy skills.
• Demonstrated planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work as part of a team.
• Deadline focused with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent analytical/ Problem solving skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative, motivated, self-starter and Team player.
• Excellent Communication Skills with ability to communicate standards to other staff members and internal customers.
• Committed to ARI values.

• Collating and uploading all necessary listing details, including store ranging, on the required templates onto the NAV system.
• Coordinate all newness orders for the category.
• Liaising with the vendors to ensure merchandise system is up to date with item information particularly product status and barcodes.
• Ensures the system is up to date with the most recent cost and retail prices.
• Manage all cost discrepancies on the system, escalating to vendors and buyers as appropriate.
• Manages the current active assortment listing on all brands globally as directed by GBM.
• Working in collaboration with Global Buying Managers and Buyers, support action plans to deliver targets and budgets.
• Supports implementation of promotional plans.
• Coordination of rebates in conjunction with Category Analysts, GBMs and local buyers.
• Checks in-store compliance and feedback issues to Buying and Ops team.
• Sets up promotions and rebates on the system.
• Provides the store brief for promotional changes and any other category news.
• Liaises with vendors on operational, product & order issues.
• Coordination of New vendor set up.
• Coordination of RTV, stock swaps & substitutes to PO.
• Coordination of any requirements for new store openings or changes to current stores.
• Build relationships with Business Units to support and drive our customer and retail ambitions.
• Arranges product training, coordinating with Suppliers and Ops.
• Initiates regular data audits to identify any discrepancies within Navision.