Assistant Buyer Ceres Global Support Centre

ABOUT US

CERESlife: Australia.

Ceres Life creates effortless outfit solutions responsibly designed in Australia. Or as we like to call it fashion made for every type of day. At Ceres Life were here to take the guesswork out of effortless style with outfit solutions that take the latest trends and translate them into your day-to-day. Anchored in denim and designed for comfort our laid-back approach to outfitting in iconically Australian and always wearable. We are community focused and responsibly led so you dont have to worry about where your clothes come from either.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Ceres Life team as an Assistant Buyer.

Working alongside the Buyers you will contribute to the execution of ranges and range plans that drive strong commercial outcomes. You will help translate product direction into action ensuring quality product is delivered on time aligned to brand DNA and customer demand.

You will support the build and delivery of ranges ensuring a balanced mix of newness volume and profitability whilst maintaining clear visibility of product across the full lifecycle including initial product development approvals and delivery. You will work alongside the buyers to communicate range & product information to key stakeholders including Planning Marketing and Digital teams to ensure seamless review and handover processes.

Through reporting and analysis you will build a strong understanding of brand & category performance identifying products that are gaining momentum or underperforming and highlighting risks and opportunities to support trading decisions. You will work closely with Trend Planning and Production to keep product aligned to plan timelines and commercial outcomes.

If you are looking to build your buying career develop strong commercial capability and gain valuable hands-on experience on your path to becoming a Buyer this could be the perfect next step for you.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in an Assistant Buyer (Junior Buyer) Senior Product Developer or similar role within a retail or fashion environment is ideal
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple products timelines and processes accurately
• Hands-on product development experience with the ability to support range delivery and partner with Planning on commercial outcomes
• Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of product performance and key drivers of sales and margin
• Analytical thinking with the ability to interpret data and identify trends risks and opportunities
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate confidently across Trend Planning Production and Marketing teams
• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate issues solve problems and take initiative
• Proficient capabilities in Microsoft Outlook Word Excel and Illustrator

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working options&people-first leave initiatives
• Access to our world-class Support Centre with an in-house restaurant& state-of-the-art wellness centre featuring free gym &holistic health services
• Subsidised onsite childcare centre
• 50% off ourBrands Cotton On Cotton On Body Cotton On Kids Rubi Shoes Typo Factorie &Supre
• 24/7 Wellness support mental health relationships family more
• Local &Global career growth
• Discounts for you &your family medical travel financial more
• Performance & Peak incentives to reward recognise our team
• Returnity -Paidprogram for new parents heading back to work
• Bring your dog to work
• Recognition team connection moments& more!

Cotton Ons purpose is to make a positive difference in peoples lives. Born in Australia Cotton On is a global fashion and lifestyle retailer with eight brands across 22 countries and 1500 stores. Powered by 20000 team members who together with our customers are making a positive impact through one life-changing Foundation. Taking their Aussie lifestyle to the world and delivering Good along the way Cotton On brands offer youthful fashion and lifestyle products across womens mens kids body accessories and stationery.

We are proud of our diverse global workforce of 20000 team members from countless nationalities and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us.

We are focused on bringing more voices experiences and backgrounds to our workforce as we drive diverse and inclusive outcomes for our team and our customers.

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