About the Role
In this exciting role, you’ll play a pivotal part in shaping the women's Designer category at THE ICONIC, curating a selection that reflects the latest trends and meets the evolving needs of our customers. If you’re driven by data, thrive on creativity, and have a flair for negotiation, this is your chance to make a lasting impact in one of the most innovative e-commerce environments. Join us in shaping our women's category for millions of shoppers to Bring on the future of shopping.
Responsibilities
- Understand and drive company-wide strategies and OKRs.
- Conduct market research to stay updated on the latest trends and products in the e-commerce industry and make recommendations on product and/or brand selection.
- Monitor inventory levels to maintain adequate stock.
- Evaluate vendor performance and assist in the selection, deactivation, and/or exit process.
- Negotiate favorable terms and conditions for contracts with commission-based (Platform) and OTB-based (Wholesale) vendors while delivering the best customer-facing assortment.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry regulations.
- Identify emerging trends and source new products that resonate with customers.
- Maintain accurate records of vendor details, including Brand Plans, SKU lists, and department brand profile matrices.
- Identify opportunities for improvements to the customer onsite experience with a clear customer focus.
- Analyze data, interpret trends, and propose informed decisions.
- Identify cost savings opportunities and propose effective procurement and platform strategies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, collaborating to achieve mutual goals and foster long-term partnerships.
- Liaise with internal teams for vendor onboarding and maintain ongoing support.
- Collaborate with agreed key brands on building assortments.
- Manage inefficient and unproductive brands to propose informed strategies.
- Ensure all contract terms and conditions are met, demonstrating attention to detail.
- Proactively collaborate with marketing to identify Go-To-Market and promotional opportunities for the category to drive sales.
- Develop and implement strategic roadmaps according to commercial strategies, brand adjacencies, and customer segment demographics.
- Develop relationships with internal key stakeholders such as Marketing, Vendor Management, Operations, and Finance.
- Communicate clearly and effectively in a concise manner.
- Provide guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
- Adapt to changes in the market and industry, being open to learning new skills and approaches.
- Undertake any other duties as reasonably required by management.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Buyer working in a high-volume business.
- Skilled in Excel reporting, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
- Strong communication skills with a great eye for detail.
- Excellent time management skills.
- A strong team player who embodies THE ICONIC Principles.
- A love for women's fashion.
Skills
- Negotiation
- Data Analysis
- Trend Identification
- Vendor Management
- Relationship Building
- Excel Reporting
- Communication
- Time Management
- Customer Focus
Location
- Australia
- New Zealand
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Experienced
Benefits
- Hybrid working options
- Learning opportunities (learning days, hackathons, LinkedIn Learning)
- Parental leave
- Extra day off for child's first day at school
- Paid birthday day off
- ICONIC voucher
- Staff discounts
- Exclusive ICONITE sample sales
- Discounted gym memberships
- Wellbeing programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Volunteer days with Charity Partner, Thread Together
About the Company
- Since 2011, THE ICONIC has redefined the future of retail in Australia and New Zealand.
- 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 is data, product, and trend-oriented, customer-obsessed, and delivers the future of fashion through a customer-centric platform of choice.
- The Category Buying team works with the Planning team to drive sales, maximize profit, manage intake, and ensure engaging ranges.
- Believes in doing things a little differently, with an unstoppable growth mindset and dedication to sustainability.
- Values each ICONITE's unique flair and aims to empower them to be their best selves while having fun.
Equal Opportunity
- Committed to making it easy for everyone to apply.
- If accessibility support or adjustments are required during the recruitment process, please send an email to talent.attraction@theiconic.com.au.
