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About the Role

As the Entry Category Buyer - Sports, you will support the department strategy, vision, and budget planning to achieve sales growth within your category in alignment with THE ICONIC’s commercial strategy. This role is essential in driving the conception and development of all product in your allocated category by fostering innovation and creativity.

Responsibilities

Conduct market research to stay updated on the latest trends and products in the e-commerce industry.
Make recommendations on product and/or brand selection for THE ICONIC.
Monitor inventory levels to maintain adequate stock.
Evaluate vendor performance and assist in the selection and exit process.
Negotiate favorable terms and conditions for commission-based and OTB-based vendors.
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 matrix.
Identify opportunities for customer onsite experience improvements 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 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.
Collaborate with marketing to identify Go-To-Market and promotional opportunities for your category.
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.
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 Junior Buyer or experienced Assistant Buyer working in a high-volume business.
Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
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 passion for Sports, Fitness & Activewear.

Skills

Market research
Product selection
Inventory management
Vendor evaluation
Negotiation
Contract management
Compliance
Trend identification
Data analysis
Procurement strategy
Platform strategy
Relationship building
Vendor onboarding
Assortment planning
Strategic roadmap development
Stakeholder management
Communication
Mentoring
Adaptability

Location

Australia
New Zealand

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Entry Level
Junior

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.
Our e-commerce platforms provide an inspiring and seamless end-to-end customer experience through our own technology innovations.
The Commercial team is data, product and trend orientated, customer obsessed, and delivers the future of fashion through curating 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.
Life at THE ICONIC: From our ways of working to our growth mindset and sustainable approach, we each add unique value and have an incredible amount of fun doing it!
People are our greatest asset and our ICONITE experience is designed to empower you to do your best work.

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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