Assistant Category Buyer - Own Brand
Assistant Category Buyer - Own Brand
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Job Description
Since 2011 THE ICONIC has redefined the future of retail in Australia and New Zealand. As the #1 fashion ecommerce destination in the region our ecommerce platforms provide an inspiring and seamless endtoend customer experience through our own technology innovations.
THE ICONIC Commercial team is data product and trend orientated. Our Commercial team is customer obsessed and delivers the future of fashion through curating a customer centric platform of choice. The Category Buying team work together with the Planning team to drive sales maximise profit manage intake and ensure that of the moment and forwardthinking ranges engage THE ICONIC customer.
As the Assistant Category Buyer you will report to the Category Buyer. You will support the department strategy vision and budget planning. You will be responsible for assisting the purchasing and procurement of goods required by the company. You will support the Category Buyer to achieve the sales growth within your category in alignment with THE ICONICs commercial strategy.
We are currently looking for an Assistant Category Buyer to join our Own Brand team.
About the role:
- You understand and drive company wide strategies and OKRs.
- You will assist in the procurement of your category.
- Working with your Category Buyer and Senior Category Buyer you will monitor the inventory levels to maintain adequate stock levels.
- You evaluate vendor performance and assist in the selection and deactivation and/or exit process.
- You are able to negotiate favorable terms and conditions for contracts
- Identifying vendor supply chain challenges through regular quality assurance reviews.
- Collaborating across departments to ensure timely deliveries.
- You will resolve any issues or discrepancies with orders invoices or deliveries.
- Supports Category buyer with product and design development in line with brand strategy end use and target customer persona.
- Manages the critical path from product conception to delivery to FC
- Supports Category Buyer with cost price negotiations and margin management
- Sample tracking and management incl. Preshoot sample & styling notes handover
- Supports Category Buyer with selection development and sourcing of fabrications colours trims etc
- Attends fitting sessions to support Buyer & GT
- Assisting Buyer with Monday morning trade analysis/commentary where requested
- Confirms and secures late fee payment process with vendors
- Reviews best and worst product reports and provides key findings to Category Buyer
- Run performance reports for internal meetings
- Assists Category Buyer with SWOT analysis
- Build strong and professionally reciprocal relationships with suppliers
- Ranging product for certain categories to present back to Buyer (for development)
- Manage & populate weekly marketing sku lists
- Assists in completing the marketing monthly priorities alongside Buyer
- Monitor product going live suggests reshoots and changes where required
- Conduct comp shops/store visits and share key products/trends /execution with team
- Maintain ecomm styling brand briefing and customer profile brand doc
- Populate reshoot doc based on informed metrics
- Assist the category buyer with range monthly range presentations & marketing previews.
- You will ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and industry regulations.
- Managing the vendor admin to ensure accuracy.
- Using clear customer focus you identify opportunities for improvements for the customer onsite experience.
- You are able to analyse data interpret trends and propose informed decisions based on data.
- You have analytical skills enabling you to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers you are able to work collaboratively with vendors to achieve mutual goals and foster partnerships.
- You develop relationships with internal key stakeholders such as Marketing Vendor Management Operations and Finance.
- A clear and effective communicator in a concise manner.
- Adaptability to changes in the market and industry being open to learning new skills and approaches.
- You will undertake any other duties as reasonably required by management.
What it takes
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Product development/ Assistant Buyer
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
- Ability to time management work in a fastpaced environment and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Proficient in Jira Excel BI BC and knowledge of API integrations and platform software preferred.
- Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements.
- Staying up to date on what is happening in the organisation completing training on time (where required) to learn and improve competencies
Life at THE ICONIC
From our ways of working to our growth mindset and sustainable approach we each add unique value and have an incredible amount of fun doing it! People are our greatest asset and our ICONITE experience is designed to empower you to do your best work.
At THE ICONIC we believe in doing things a little differently. Whether its the way we work our unstoppable growth mindset or our dedication to sustainabilityevery ICONITE brings their own unique flair and we have an absolute blast along the way! People are our greatest asset and our ICONITE experience is all about empowering you to be your best selfwhile having a ton of fun doing it!
Heres a taste of what life at THE ICONIC looks like:
Flex Your Way Hybrid working options so you can slay your day wherever works best for you!
Learning Collective From learning days to hackathons were all about leveling up our skills together!
Parents at THE ICONIC Parental leave and an extra day off for your Childs first day at school because those moments matter.
Birthday Bliss Celebrate YOU with a paid day off and an ICONIC voucher to spoil yourself!
Style Game Strong Our Iconic staff discounts and exclusive ICONITE sample sales will keep your wardrobe on point at all times
Wellness Access to discounted gym memberships and wellbeing programs because a healthy you is a happy you!
People First Weve got your back (and your familys!) with our Employee Assistance Program.
Do Good Feel Good Give back through volunteer days with our Charity Partner Thread Together and make a difference in society and the environment.
Refer a Friend Reap the Rewards Score big with our referral program when your recommended friends join the ICONITE crew!
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Apply now and be part of the exciting journey at THE ICONIC
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Employment Type
Full Time
