Administration Assistant - 6 Month Contract

Who We Are Known best as the ‘Undisputed King of Trainers’ , JD Sports reigns supreme as one of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel.

Founded in 1981 in Greater Manchester UK, JD Group has achieved remarkable growth through rapid global expansion, now standing as the leading global sports fashion retailer. With over 3,400 stores worldwide, we strive to inspire the emerging generation through a captivating connection to the universal culture of Sport, Music, and Fashion.

In 2017, JD Sports first launched within the Australian market and has since expanded to 70+ stores across all Australian states and New Zealand, with plans for continued future growth. Our mission is to offer unparalleled service and style to all our customers.

Working at JD Sports is a state of mind, an attitude and way of challenging the norm. We do not conform; we create our own path and are elite within our field. And now, we’re seeking talented and passionate individuals to join our team.

THE ROLE August Start | 6 Month Contract At JD Sports, we’re continuing to build out a high-performing Merchandise function and we’re looking for a commercially minded, highly organised Admin Assistant to join on a 6-month fixed term contract supporting the Merchandise department.

The Opportunity This is a great opportunity to step into a fast-paced retail head office environment, supporting the Merchandise team to ensure smooth stock flow, strong data integrity, and operational excellence. You’ll play a key role in keeping the engine room of the business running.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain accurate product data, style codes, and pricing
• Raise and manage purchase orders, including bulk uploads and tracking deliveries
• Allocate stock to stores and support launch execution timelines
• Monitor and follow up on inbound deliveries and supplier updates
• Support stock flow movements from distribution centre to stores and maintain cancellation trackers
• Manage and support issues, resolving queries efficiently
• Assist with producing weekly reports and highlight risks or gaps proactively
• Partner and work closely with Buying, Marketing and Retail teams

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Strong Excel skills (essential) – confident working with data and formulas
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment
• Proactive mindset, you are able to identify risks and problem-solve quickly
• Previous retail experience (store or head office) is highly regarded

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Brand-new Sydney CBD office
• Be part of a globally recognised brand in a high-growth phase
• Potential pathway to longer-term opportunities within the business
• Support with administration tasks related to key product and stock management
• Generous staff discounts for you, friends & family
• Wellbeing Programs and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave and Birthday leave
• Vibrant team culture with regular events and celebrations

READY FOR WHAT’S NEXT? If you’re highly organised, have retail experience, love working with data, and want to build your career in merchandising within a fast-paced retail environment, we’d love to hear from you.

At JD Sports, we’re passionate about developing our people and creating opportunities for growth. JD values diversity and inclusion and champions a culture where everyone feels valued, included, and celebrated.

Please note, by applying for this role, you consent to us completing a Work Rights check to verify your working rights where required.