Senior Buyer - Womenswear | $130k - $140k + super | Melbourne
Are you a seasoned Senior Buyer with a experience working within the Dresses category? This position might be a perfect fit for you.
The Company:
Based in Melbourne, our client is a global womenswear fashion brand that blends modern femininity with timeless elegance. From event dresses to workwear, their ranges caters to all, with specialized lines for various sizes, presented in stunning retail environments.
The Perks:
Generous employee discount
Flexible work hours
Birthday leave
Growth & development opportunities
Modern head office
Subsidized car-parking
Excited?!
Apply now by completing the form online or jessica @whointhezoo.com.au
Hiring Consultant: Jessica Chant
Job Code: 623002
**Please note only those applicants who fit the brief will be contacted in relation to their application**
RESPONSIBILITIES +
The Role:
As a Senior Buyer specializing in dresses, you'll spearhead one of our clients leading product lines. Your daily tasks will include:
Construct a commercially balanced range which offers the right mix of print, plain, and colour and end use for the business
Liaising with the Managing Director and Buying leaders on long-term product planning
Ensure a clear and sensible price architecture which ensures maximum sales and profitability
Work with design to ensure range reflects the right level of newness/fashion/trend & that volume lines are maximised and moved on at the right time
Coordinate all areas of the buying process to ensure that stock is ordered and delivered on time
Analyse & have a comprehensive understanding of category history applying this to the range build
Ensure range reflects climate needs of all regions
Ensure all department financial parameters and targets are achieved
Respond to sales and market data to make commercial decisions to maximise sales opportunities and minimise potential future risks
Trade the department, in collaboration with the Planner, by optimising profit, maximising department potential through repeats, and minimising slow performance through promotion or mark-downs
Comprehensive knowledge of local and overseas market trends through various mediums including magazines and online research
Analyse relevance of trends for brand and plan reaction accordingly
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and awareness of competitors and external trends, identifying missed opportunities and trends to maximise revenue
Brief Design to ensure fabrics, prints and style details are consistent with brand vision using relevant option plan provided by Planning
Work with Design & QA to ensure best fit, consistency of fit and best possible quality of fabric, trim, make and finish
Make commercial decisions throughout the development process of a product with respect to delivering the most commercial style in the most profitable way, adhering to brand standards
Be aware of production progress against department critical path ensuring key dates are met by the team.
REQUIREMENTS +
About You:
Specific Dress category experience is highly favourable
At least 5 years’ experience as a Buyer or 2+ years' experience as a Senior Buyer
Exceptional knowledge of all fabrications, raw materials, product categories and garment construction
Experience working across international markets.
Strong commercial acumen and business judgement
Well-developed internal and external stakeholder management skills
Relevant tertiary qualification in Fashion Design/Buying (or equivalent)
Experience in team management