At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in buying and managing products for a leading fashion marketplace.
- Company: Join a dynamic fashion marketplace based in Sydney.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and customer experience.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative team shaping the future of fashion.
- Qualifications: 2 years in product development or as an assistant buyer.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
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.
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:
- Understand and drive company-wide strategies and OKR’s.
- Assist in the procurement of your category.
- Monitor inventory levels to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Evaluate vendor performance and assist in the selection and deactivation and/or exit process.
- Negotiate favorable terms and conditions for contracts.
- Identify vendor supply chain challenges through regular quality assurance reviews.
- Collaborate across departments to ensure timely deliveries.
- Resolve any issues or discrepancies with orders, invoices or deliveries.
- Support Category Buyer with product and design development in line with brand strategy, end use and target customer persona.
- Manage the critical path from product conception to delivery to FC.
- Support Category Buyer with cost price negotiations and margin management.
- Track and manage samples including pre-shoot sample & styling notes handover.
- Attend fitting sessions to support Buyer & GT.
- Assist Buyer with Monday morning trade analysis/commentary where requested.
- Confirm and secure late fee payment process with vendors.
- Review best and worst product reports and provide key findings to Category Buyer.
- Run performance reports for internal meetings.
- Assist Category Buyer with SWOT analysis.
- Build strong and professionally reciprocal relationships with suppliers.
- Range product for certain categories to present back to Buyer (for development).
- Manage & populate weekly marketing SKU lists.
- Assist in completing the marketing monthly priorities alongside Buyer.
- Monitor product going live, suggest 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.
- Manage vendor admin to ensure accuracy.
- Identify opportunities for improvements for the customer onsite experience.
- 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 manage time and prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Jira, Excel, BI, BC and knowledge of API integrations and platform software preferred.
- Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements.
Assistant Category Buyer in Sydney employer: Hatch
Mercor is an exceptional employer that values innovation and expertise in the accounting field, offering a fully remote work environment that promotes flexibility and work-life balance. With a strong focus on professional development, employees have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to tackle complex challenges in financial reporting and auditing. The collaborative culture encourages creativity and teamwork, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the industry.
