Category Admin Assistant (Buying Administration) (Rolling Intake)

About ZALORA

ZALORA is the leading name in online shopping for fashion, carrying an ever-expanding line-up of top local and international brands tailored for consumers in the Philippines. 

Your responsibilities

• Be the Bridge: Collaborate with the international teams in Manila, Philippines, and Sydney, Australia. The role transcends borders and cultures.
• Sync with the Buying, Fashion, Beauty, and Sports Experts: Work closely with the iconic Sydney-based Buying and Design teams to get the inside scoop on upcoming trends and collaborate on tasks and priorities.
• Guardian of Precision: Audit all information received from vendors and buyers, to meet their high standards. Process with accuracy, the iconic's products and orders, to ensure all products are showcased to their customers, with the highest standards. 
• Master of Efficiency: Swiftly and accurately processes buying administration tasks, including product and order raising, reporting on incoming orders, and communicating with factories and brands.
• Flexibility is Your Superpower: Adapt as the role evolves, show initiative, and the ability to meet the changing needs of the Buying team.
• Solving Problems with Ease: Troubleshoot issues and communicate effectively.
• Team Player: Collaborate with colleagues at Zalora and the iconic, fostering a culture of unity and excellence.
• Be open to additional responsibilities, because your journey with Zalora is full of exciting twists and turns.

Training & development

ZALORA offers various training and development programs such as:

• Zalora Academy - Organizations often create academies or educational initiatives to provide training and resources to their employees or the public.
• Zalora Mentorship Program - The goal is for the mentor to provide guidance, support, and advice to the mentee to help them develop their skills, achieve their goals, and advance in their career or personal life.
• Zalora Hackathon - company events where teams collaborate to develop innovative solutions, often within a specific timeframe.

Benefits

ZALORA benefits may include:

• Training and Support: Fun in-office and virtual training days, support from their ICONIC Australian and ZALORA Philippines team throughout your career; and well-documented processes to lean on.
• Empowerment: Have a suggestion on a better way to do things? That’s great! They want you to feel empowered to make recommendations and improve their ways of working.
• Flexible Workforce: One day in the office each week, to build relationships, learn, have fun, and eat baked treats with the team. Work from the comfort of your home for the remaining four days.
• Work From Home Package: To ensure that you are set up at home to do your very best work - they will provide state-of-the-art technology and ergonomic tools.
• Growth Opportunities: This is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to understand more about retail, buying, and administration. You will be exposed to many elements of administration and retail management, along with interaction with ZALORA and the Global Fashion Group (GFG). Your learning potential is limitless!
• Perks: Life insurance, HMO (Health card) for employees and dependents. team building moments, access to THE ICONIC product samples, staff discounts on ZALORA products, and more.

Career progression

ZALORA invites goal-driven individuals to thrive creatively and dynamically, fostering personal and professional growth. Experience a transformative career with unparalleled opportunities for advancement and a life-changing journey.

Work-life balance

Flexibility is for their people to determine what fits their needs best. Their agile ways enable employees to work where they can live life to the fullest and how they can make the best out of what they do. Having a work-life balance doesn’t stop at work, it is their lifestyle.

Company culture

ZALORA upholds integrity, teamwork, ownership, and excellence, where every voice matters, challenges are conquered, and the vibrant work environment nurtures groundbreaking concepts, allowing fresh ideas to flourish.

About you

• Wordsmith Wizard: You wield strong English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Detail Dynamo: You have impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Initiative Taker: You're proactive and thrive in a hands-on role. Extra points for those who consider themselves ‘private detectives’ and natural puzzle solvers!
• Master of Prioritisation: You excel at juggling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• People Person: You build rapport effortlessly and can collaborate with our Sydney team in a breeze.
• Excel Confident: You're no stranger to Excel, and your numerical data skills are on point.
• Online Retail Savvy: While not mandatory, an understanding of online retail and inventory management is a plus.
• Learning Enthusiasm: Whether you're a recent graduate, a young professional, or a seasoned pro seeking a new direction – it doesn't matter. What matters to them is your passion and eagerness to embrace learning. Your positive attitude is what they value most!
• Location Flexibility: You're ready to work in the greater Metro Manila area one day a week, specifically around the Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway (MCX) 
• ASAP Available: You're eager to start your journey with them right away.

How to apply

To apply for this position, click the “Apply on employer site” button on this page. On the career page of their website, you will find a resume template that you can fill out. Check out their job openings and apply for a role that suits you directly on the page.

Source/s:

• zalora.com
• youtube.com