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About the Role
THE ICONIC is seeking an Assistant Category Buyer for a 12-month maximum term contract to join their Womenswear Team. This role supports the department strategy, vision, and budget planning, aiming to achieve sales growth in alignment with the company's commercial strategy.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the procurement of the assigned category.
- Monitor inventory levels in collaboration with the Category Buyer and Senior Category Buyer.
- Support Category Admin in resolving issues with orders, invoices, or deliveries.
- Manage vendor communications regarding order, invoice, or delivery issues.
- Analyze data, interpret trends, and propose informed decisions.
- Collaborate with vendors to achieve mutual goals and foster partnerships.
- Evaluate vendor performance and assist in vendor selection and deactivation/exit processes.
- Negotiate favorable terms and conditions for Platform and Wholesale vendors.
- Identify vendor supply chain challenges through quality assurance reviews.
- Collaborate across departments to ensure timely deliveries.
- Resolve issues or discrepancies with orders, invoices, or deliveries.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry regulations.
- Manage vendor administration for accuracy.
- Identify opportunities for customer onsite experience improvements.
- Analyze data and interpret trends to propose informed decisions.
- Identify cost savings opportunities through data analysis.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
- Develop relationships with internal stakeholders including Marketing, Vendor Management, Operations, and Finance.
- Communicate clearly and effectively in a concise manner.
- Adapt to market and industry changes, and learn new skills and approaches.
- Undertake any other duties as reasonably required by management.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Assistant Buyer in a high-volume business.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks.
- Proficiency in Jira, Excel, BI, and BC.
- Knowledge of API integrations and platform software is preferred.
- Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements.
Skills
- Procurement
- Inventory Management
- Vendor Management
- Data Analysis
- Trend Interpretation
- Negotiation
- Relationship Building
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Jira
- Excel
- BI
- BC
- API Integrations
- Platform Software
- Compliance
Location
- Australia
- New Zealand
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Flexible Working
- 12 Month Max Term Contract
Experience Level
- Assistant Buyer
Benefits
- Hybrid and flexible working model
- Learning days, hackathons, and LinkedIn Learning
- Parental leave program
- Day off for kids' first day of school
- Paid day off for birthday and ICONIC voucher
- Staff discount and sample sales
- Fitness Passport and wellbeing programs
- Employee Assistance Program
About the Company
- THE ICONIC has redefined the future of retail in Australia and New Zealand since 2011.
- It is the #1 fashion e-commerce & lifestyle destination in the region.
- Their e-commerce platforms provide 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.
- The Category Buying team works with the Planning team to drive sales, maximize profit, manage intake, and ensure engaging ranges.
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.