Buyer - Fashion
White Fox Boutique
- Sydney, NSW
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work with the Buyers & Planners to develop a multi-category womenswear range catering to both the Australian & international market
- Buy in line with monthly category budgets & option plans to meet business targets
- Manage repeat orders of best sellers & core lines to maximise sales
- Ensure assortment depth and size curves are relevant and in line with sales patterns
- Accountable for end-to-end execution of category ranges from product selection, order placement, timeline management & financial performance to deliver key metrics
- Review weekly product lifecycle & sales trends highlighting best and worst performers & areas of opportunity.
- Analyse daily sales data & use this information to assist with the buy plan
- Provide product performance feedback/findings to the design teams & offer guidance for future developments
- Achieve intake margin targets in line with business goals
- Build and maintain professional relationships with suppliers & factories
- Follow and contribute to the OTB process, including sales forecasting, product buy & markdowns.
- Maintain a strong awareness of competitors and marketplace
- Analysis of category performance & buying trends across AU & US storefronts to build a deep understanding of the customer and the business
- Regular reviews of future orders and current inventory hold, highlighting opportunities and risks
- Work with Marketing & Social Teams to ensure key items are promoted and featured in campaigns
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Buying position in ecommerce apparel
- Demonstrated knowledge of merchandise planning, OTB management and ROI principles
- Strong skills in Google Sheets/Excel
- Understanding and solid interpretation of global trends
- Good judgement and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage a high workload and meet tight deadlines
- Exceptional organisational skills
- High level of accuracy & attention to detail
- Can work autonomously as well as part of a team
- Strong Communicator- ability to form relationships across the business
- Rosebery location - short walk from Green Square train station
- Monthly clothing allowance + ongoing discounts
- Amazing office with high quality facilities + great work culture
- Onsite Gym + regular onsite yoga classes
- Great long term career opportunities within one of Australia's fastest growing fashion companies