Assistant Buyer - Beauty - DFDS : Job Details

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as Assistant Buyer – Beauty.

Be part of the movement – and play your part

About the role

As the Assistant Buyer for Beauty you will be collaborating closely with the Category Manager to deliver the business strategy and commercial targets, whilst also becoming a category expert in the field of fragrance, skin care and cosmetics, deputising for them when needed.

You will be responsible for:

• Working cross-functionally and collaboratively with other marketing and operations to support execution plans for category strategies
• Liaising with Marketing team and Suppliers to deliver specific Marketing & promotional activity
• Maintaining and develop in depth current knowledge of trends, competitor activities and retail prices
• Managing the vessel/shop weekly communication to ensure clarity of message and engagement
• Implementing cost and retail price changes in the LS21 system
• Planogram management to ensure category vision is reflected on-shelf
• Supporting with running reports weekly for Weekly Trading meetings and ad hoc for analysing sales performance
• Delivering of Budgeted financial KPIs including sales, profit, margin and supplier income.
• This role will involve travel, so a valid passport is essential.

About you

We are on the lookout for an energetic and driven individual with at least 2+ years of experience in Head Office Retail Category Management, Buying, or a similar commercial setting. If you’ve got experience in the Beauty sector, that’s a bonus! You have a solid track record of delivering results and making a real impact on the bottom line. Ideally, you are degree-educated in sales, marketing, or business, with a flair for collaborating with senior stakeholders. Your communication skills in English are top-notch, and you're tech-savvy, particularly with Excel. If you’re a result-oriented, analytical thinker with a vibrant personality, this could be the role for you.

The perfect fit for our team is a bubbly, engaging individual who’s not afraid to ask questions and handle challenging conversations with both internal and external stakeholders. You thrive on juggling multiple tasks and love the fast pace of retail. Your sharp analytical skills mean you understand that 'Retail is Detail.' You’re adaptable, have excellent interpersonal skills, and can bring a sense of humour to our high-energy environment, where getting it right the first time is crucial. If you’re ready to jump into an exciting role with a supportive team, we want to hear from you!

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.

Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS and help drive change together.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

• Life assurance cover
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
• Full employee assistance programme including:
• Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.
• Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
• Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.
• Access to Thrive, our award-winning Wellbeing platform.
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you.