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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 Footwear 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 to maintain adequate stock.
- Resolve issues or discrepancies 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 selection and deactivation processes.
- Negotiate favorable terms and conditions for vendor contracts.
- Identify vendor supply chain challenges through quality assurance reviews.
- Collaborate across departments to ensure timely deliveries.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry regulations.
- Manage vendor administration for accuracy.
- Identify opportunities for improvements to the customer onsite experience.
- Analyze data and propose informed decisions based on data.
- Identify cost savings opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
- Develop relationships with internal key stakeholders.
- Communicate clearly and effectively in a concise manner.
- Adapt to changes in the market and industry.
- 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.
- Proficient 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
- Industry regulations
- Compliance
Location
- Australia
- New Zealand
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Flexible working
- Maximum Term Contract
Experience Level
- Assistant Buyer
Benefits
- Hybrid and flexible working model
- Learning days, hackathons, and LinkedIn Learning
- Parental leave program
- Extra day off for kids' first day of school
- Paid day off for birthday
- THE ICONIC voucher
- Staff discount
- Sample sales
- Fitness Passport
- Wellbeing programs
- Employee Assistance Program
About the Company
- Since 2011, THE ICONIC has redefined the future of retail in Australia and New Zealand.
- THE ICONIC 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 their own 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 ranges engage THE ICONIC customer.
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.