Join Our Team as a Fashion Buying Assistant
About Us:
* Showpo is the Australian owned global ecommerce brand, redefining fashion retail for the new generation.
* We pride ourselves on empowering women worldwide and being one of Australia's home grown true global success stories.
The Role
An exciting newly created position has arisen in our design team to support our Product Developers/Fashion Designers as a Buying/Design Assistant
* You will act in a critical support role liaising with our suppliers and having responsibility for ensuring our beautiful product moves efficiently through our critical path to the end customer.
* Working cross functionally across departments you will be the go to for all things suppliers samples and assisting the team more widely with a range of tasks where no 2 days will ever be the same
Day to Day Responsibilities:
* Build relationships with suppliers and manage supplier monthly meetings
* Track/manage sample development deliveries to ensure that everything is on-time according to Critical Path using WFX/Excel Pivot Table
* Negotiating cost prices to ensure we achieve budget margin % using fit notes & record in WFX referring to supplier history
* Update and ensure details of each style attributions are correct in WFX
* Ensure WFX (PLM) is kept up to date and tidy by GTs/PD/Design
* Help set RRPs alongside Product Developers/Design Manager to ensure a balanced pricing architecture across the categories
* Prepare samples and cost prices for fits/buy meetings
* Prepare the Line List from WFX (our system) for each buy
* Track factory allocation for each style/collection to ensure we have a balance
What We're Looking For:
* Good excel/google sheets skills
* Prior experience working in an office environment
* Exceptional organisational skills
* Ability to work as part of a team with a can-do attitude and positive disposition
* Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Why Work With Us?
* 50% staff discount monthly staff sample sales dog-friendly office plus discounts at places such as Peaches Pilates studios and the cinema
* Showpo paid 24/7 GP access through our Updoc employee healthcare benefit Including prescriptions and referrals sent straight to your phone
* Enjoy financial advice and discounts through our Commbank Workplace Banking Program
* We encourage our team to make time for fun from Games Night and Parties to Friday bubbles and our I S t Rainbow recognition awards
* Your growth matters you'll get a tailored development plan and opportunities to make real impact
* Plus brekkie bar EAP mental health support Showpo Coffee Club Showpo Wellness Club
* Paid parental leave
Culture:
We believe in fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels valued respected and supported. We strive to craft a workplace welcoming to all where everyone can bring their whole selves to work.
We celebrate our differences and support our team members' personal and professional growth. We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects our values.
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