About the Role:
As a critical member of our Buying team, you will be responsible for managing one of our key categories (Dresses) and leading the Buying team. This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing company and contribute to its success.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage commercial and desirable own design / floor ranges that meet sales budgets, margin targets & closing stocks.
* Understand and fill gaps in the range driving the trend and fashion relevance.
* Have a clear understanding of our customer personas & regional requirements.
* Manage CAT portfolio from core lines to newness, including markdowns, allocating go-live trends, TN updates & reshoots.
* Trend, pricing and competitor research to identify product relevant to the customer through social media and local market research.
* Plan move ons alongside the design team to create a balanced and desired range aligned with trade analysis, trend/colour research.
* Cost Price Negotiations with suppliers to achieve target margins %.
* Attend fits to provide amendments to garment and ensure commerciality including cost price and target margin % is achieved.
* Seasonal analysis including LAFC/SWOTs, seasonal bring backs & emerging trend and colour research deck.
Requirements:
* Previous experience as a Buyer working in women's fashion.
* Experience in people leadership.
* Proficient in Own-label buying.
* Confident and collaborative leader.
Perks:
* 50% staff discount, monthly staff sample sales, dog-friendly office, plus discounts at Peaches Pilates studios and cinemas.
* Hybrid office environment 2/3 days per week in office.
* Free 24/7 GP access through Updoc employee healthcare benefit.
* Enjoy complimentary financial advice and discounts through Commbank Workplace Banking Program.