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About the Role
THE ICONIC is seeking an Established Category Buyer for their Own Brand team on a 6-month maximum term contract. This role focuses on elevating Own Brand womenswear categories by leveraging trend analysis, commercial acumen, and strategic planning to drive category growth and profitability.
Responsibilities
- Conduct weekly trade analysis of sales performance, market trends, and competitor activity to optimize Net Margin Value (NMV), profitability, and stock cover.
- Develop strategic trade plans aligned with seasonal and long-term objectives, including quarterly SWOT analysis.
- Plan and build balanced ranges, including assortment selection, option planning, and demand forecasting in partnership with Planning.
- Collaborate 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.
- Partner with Marketing and Creative teams to align product assortment with brand messaging and promotional plans.
- Maintain brand, customer persona, and market insights to support product and trading decisions.
- Lead and develop direct reports through coaching and performance management.
- Partner with Senior Buyers, Planners, and the Buying Manager to shape category strategy, budget, and OTB management.
- Manage critical path timelines and support seasonal Go-To-Market planning.
Requirements
- Strong eye for trends.
- Commercial mindset.
- Passion for driving category growth.
- Experience as a Junior Buyer or Buyer ready for the next career step.
Skills
- Trade analysis
- Strategic planning
- Assortment planning
- Demand forecasting
- Supplier negotiation
- Vendor performance monitoring
- Brand alignment
- Customer insights
- Market insights
- Team leadership
- Coaching
- Performance management
- Budget management
- OTB management
- Critical path management
- Go-To-Market planning
Location
- Australia
- New Zealand
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Flexible working
- 6 Month Max Term Contract
Experience Level
- Established
- Experienced Junior Buyer
- Buyer
Benefits
- Flexible working model
- Learning days
- Hackathons
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
- Parental leave program
- Extra day off for kids' first day of school
- Paid birthday leave
- THE ICONIC voucher
- Staff discount
- Sample sales
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Wellbeing programs
- Employee Assistance Program
About the Company
- THE ICONIC has redefined the future of retail in Australia and New Zealand since 2011.
- The #1 fashion e-commerce & lifestyle destination in the region.
- Provides an inspiring and seamless end-to-end customer experience through technology innovations.
- The Commercial team blends data, trends, and commercial smarts to shape customer offerings.
- The Category Buying team curates ranges that drive sales, maximize profit, and keep THE ICONIC ahead of the curve.
- Commercial team partners with Finance, Operations, and teams across GFG to bring strategy to life.
- Focuses on smart decisions, accurate forecasting, and delivering the future of fashion.
Equal Opportunity
- 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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