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Sydney
Hatch
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Posted: 29 July
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Assistant Category Buyer - Own Brand @ leading fashion marketplace

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This is an Assistant Category Buyer - Own Brand role with a leading fashion marketplace based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

This role is accepting applications on Hatch. Follow the "Apply" link to create a Hatch profile and "Send a Match Request" for this job.

Role Seniority - Junior - A role for someone with some basic skills, good motivation and ability to learn. Typically 1-2 years of experience is required.

More about the Assistant Category Buyer - Own Brand role:

Our client is currently looking for an Assistant Category Buyer to join our Own Brand team.

About the role:

* You understand and drive company wide strategies and OKR's.
* 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. Pre-shoot 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 e-comm styling brand briefing and customer profile brand doc
* Populate re-shoot doc based on informed metrics
* 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.

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 fast-paced 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.

???? Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what's outlined ????

Key Responsibilities

Key Strengths

Why our client is partnering with Hatch on this role: Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that's right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.


Seniority level

* Seniority level

Associate


Employment type

* Employment type

Full-time


Job function

* Job function

Business Development
* Industries

Retail Apparel and Fashion

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