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About the Role
In this exciting role, you’ll play a pivotal part in shaping the Own Brand 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 this is your chance to make a lasting impact in one of the most innovative e-commerce environments. Join us in shaping our Own Brand category for millions of shoppers to Bring on the future of shopping.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive weekly trade analysis with a focus on actions encompassing sales performance, market trends, and competitor activities.
- Develop strategic insights and actionable plans to optimise departmental performance, including NMV, profitability, and stock cover.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align trade strategies with seasonal and long-term objectives, ensuring agile responses to market dynamics whilst achieving budgeted sales plans.
- Provides quarterly SWOT analysis with actions and recommendations.
- Plans a balanced range including assortment selection and option planning across Core & Newness.
- Works closely with design team to align on market trends and customer preferences.
- Forecast demand accurately working alongside planning to develop replenishment strategies that optimise inventory levels and meet sales targets.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors, fostering collaboration and driving mutual success.
- Negotiate terms and costs with vendors to ensure competitive pricing, product quality, and adherence to sustainability goals.
- Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities for improvement or optimisation across the supply chain.
- Work closely with marketing and creative teams to align brand and product assortment with brand messaging and promotional strategies.
- Provide input on marketing campaigns and creative executions to maximise product visibility and sales impact.
- Maintain brand and customer persona information.
- Provide effective leadership to direct reports, setting clear expectations, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Support the professional development of team members through coaching, training, and performance feedback.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration and communication to ensure alignment with organisational goals and objectives.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years + experience at Assistant Buyer/Junior Buyer level.
- Proven track record of exceeding expectations and ability to understand and drive process improvements that benefit wider team.
- Creative mindset, a passion for fashion and market trends paired with excellent analytical skills and a strong business acumen.
- Proactive, autonomous problem solver, with an entrepreneurial spirit and an ability to multitask.
- Ability to influence, strong negotiator and communicator in both verbal and written communication - can get the best out of people and suppliers.
- Proficient in Excel.
Skills
- Excel
Work Type
- Hybrid working model
Experience Level
- Assistant Buyer/Junior Buyer level
Benefits
- Flexible working
- Learning days, hackathons and access to Linkedin learning
- Parental leave program and an extra day off for your kids' first day of school every year
- Paid day off for your birthday and an ICONIC voucher
- Staff discount and sample sales
- Fitness Passport and wellbeing programs
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
About the Company
- 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.
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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