Sobre esta vaga de Established Category Buyer - Own Brand - 6 Month Max Term Contract na THE ICONIC
Since 2011, THE ICONIC has redefined the future of retail in Australia and New Zealand. As the #1 fashion e-commerce & lifestyle destination in the region, our e-commerce platforms provide an inspiring and seamless end-to-end customer experience through our own technology innovations.
THE ICONIC Commercial team sits at the heart of fashion, product and customer insight —blending data, trends and commercial smarts to shape what our customers see, love and shop next.
Our Category Buying team partners closely with Planning to curate exciting, customer-first ranges that drive sales, maximise profit and keep THE ICONIC ahead of the curve. From spotting what’s trending to building forward-thinking assortments, the team plays a key role in delivering a platform of choice for our customers.
Working hand-in-hand with Finance, Operations and teams across GFG, Commercial helps bring our strategy to life — ensuring we make smart decisions, forecast accurately and deliver the future of fashion, every day.
We are currently looking for an Established Category Buyer to join our Own Brand team - 6 Month Max Term Contract.
Do you have a strong eye for trends, a commercial mindset and a passion for driving category growth? We’re looking for a dynamic and motivated buyer to help elevate our Own Brand womenswear categories. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Junior Buyer or Buyer who is ready to take the next step in their career and make a meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct weekly trade analysis across sales performance, market trends and competitor activity, translating insights into clear actions to optimise NMV, profitability and stock cover.
- Develop strategic trade plans aligned to seasonal and long-term objectives, including quarterly SWOT analysis with actions and recommendations.
- Plan and build balanced ranges across core and newness, including assortment selection, option planning and demand forecasting in partnership with Planning.
- Collaborate closely with Design to align product ranges with market trends, customer preferences and commercial opportunities.
- Manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms and costs, and monitor vendor performance to ensure quality, value and alignment to sustainability goals.
- Partner with Marketing and Creative teams to align product assortment with brand messaging, promotional plans and campaign execution.
- Maintain brand, customer persona and market insights to support strong product and trading decisions.
- Lead and develop direct reports through coaching, feedback and clear performance expectations, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
- Partner with Senior Buyers, Planners and the Buying Manager to shape category strategy, budget, OTB management and performance metrics.
- Manage critical path timelines and support seasonal Go-To-Market planning to ensure key milestones are delivered on time.
Life at THE ICONIC
From our ways of working to our growth mindset and sustainable approach, we each add unique value and have an incredible amount of fun doing it! People are our greatest asset and our ICONITE experience is designed to empower you to do your best work.
Here’s what to expect when you join THE ICONIC:
- Flexible working. We offer a hybrid and flexible working model so you can do your best work in a way that works for you
- The learning collective. Get your knowledge fix with our learning days, hackathons and access to Linkedin learning.
- Parents at THE ICONIC. Access to our parental leave program and an extra day off for your kids' first day of school every year
- Birthday leave. Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday and an ICONIC voucher to treat yourself
- Curate your style. No matter what your style is, we have got you covered with our Amazing staff discount and our famous sample sales
- Wellbeing. Access to Fitness Passport and our wellbeing programs
- People first. Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
We are committed to making it easy for everyone to apply. If you require accessibility support or any adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to talent.attraction@theiconic.com.au
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