About Smiggle

Smiggle is recognised around the world for its market-leading school supplies, stationery & gifts, it’s vibrant product designs, and its creativity and ability to deliver on the promise of fun. Smiggle is one of the most exciting and innovative children’s brands in the world – with over 300 stores across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, with wholesale and distribution partnerships in many countries around the world. With much more growth ahead, Smiggle is the place where a smile meets a giggle; and there’s no better place to work and build your career!

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and passionate Sourcing Coordinator to support the Smiggle Product & Sourcing team!

Reporting to the Senior Product Developer, you will work within a Sourcing team to manage the product development process and ensure effective order and delivery of goods from concept to factory to stores. This role is a key interface between the product development team and suppliers. 

This role is full time, located at our Support Office on St Kilda Rd, Melbourne.

Responsibilities

• Managing the production process against a critical time path to ensure key deadlines are met
• Negotiating with off-shore suppliers in line with target prices and dates, ensuring on time and on-cost delivery of quality product
• Sample management and sample approvals including pre-production and shipment samples
• Working with suppliers and key departments to ensure all stakeholders are informed of issues and priorities, especially with regards to the delivery process
• Working with Quality Assurance team to ensure all product quality and compliance requirements are met

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated previous experience in a Buying Assistant/Assistant Buyer role (minimum 1-2 years)
• Sourcing experience in a general merchandise or stationery environment is preferred and a good understanding of printing processes advantageous
• Experience in dealing and procuring directly with off-shore suppliers
• Strong cost negotiation skills and a great eye for detail 
• The ability to build strong relationships with internal and external key stakeholders
• Strong initiative, problem solving and communication skills (Mandarin and/or Cantonese speaking advantageous)
• Sound organisational skills with the ability to work at pace, multi task and prioritise in line with business objectives
• Technical knowledge and sound understanding of end to end production processes highly regarded

Perks

• Generous staff discount and access to our sample sales
• Central office location based on St Kilda Rd, with direct access to the picturesque Fawkner Park
• Work closely within a high performing, supportive and collaborative environment
• Engage in continuous learning and development programs to enhance your skills and foster personal and professional growth
• Coffee lover? Indulge in daily subsidized coffee and food options at our onsite café

Above all we are looking for someone with a positive attitude and a great team player. If this sounds like the career opportunity you are looking for, please apply!