Junior Buyer 80-90K We are Strand. The unshakeable House of Fashion Travel, going places since 1927. We are doers; creators, innovators, and curators.....
Junior Buyer 80-90K
We are Strand. The unshakeable House of Fashion Travel, going places since 1927. We are doers; creators, innovators, and curators of new beginnings.
Formerly known as Strandbags, we are Australia’s leading handbag and luggage retailer with a fast-evolving network of 260+ stores – and this is only the beginning. Through innovation and a first-movers approach, we are shaping a global company that drives innovation and opportunities.
Our unique team has a rich history of experiences that make up who we are today. We are a collective of experts who are constantly evolving, soaring out of our comfort zone, and have a thirst to engage and inspire people with the stories, initiatives, and direction that bring out the best in themselves and others.
We are looking for a like-minded Junior Buyer, who strives for excellence in a high-performing culture, whilst being inspirational.
Reporting to the Buyer, as an Junior Buyer you will provide support and assist the Buyer with all aspects of the buying process. Under the Buyer’s guidance, you will be exposed to the buying process and strategy, with the potential opportunity to look after a smaller category on proven ability, providing development and a pathway to a career in Buying.
You will assist with the development and implementation of the merchandise plan both strategically and tactically for the defined product categories for each season’s range, by sourcing the optimal product portfolio to continuously delight our customers.
What’s in It for you!
• Career growth and investment in your development
• Amazing culture
• Supportive leader
• 40% staff discount on all store products
• Birthday leave
• Enrolment in our company-wide Service Recognition Program
• Employee referral incentive scheme
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Who are you?
• Experience as a Junior Buyer at least 2 years
• High level of initiative and drive to succeed
• Be achievement-oriented and results-driven
• Passion for the product
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Highly organised with good attention to detail
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
• Competent with systems and programs such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe
• Proven ability to achieve tight deadlines with strong time management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Commercially aware with a gut feel for fashion and market trends
What will you be doing?
• Assist the buyer in all areas of range planning, product selection, upload and performance review: develop product developments that satisfies merchandise plans for each season’s new range through buying trips, visiting suppliers, conducting competitor analysis
• Be acute to category’s performance, new stock arrivals, aged stock and promotional plans
• Monitor sales and inventory levels for each item within the defined product area, in consultation with the Buyer and Planner
• Work to deliver sales, maximise net margins, stock flow
• Review and understand KPI reports, provide sound suggestions on improving category performance and help prepare analysis reports
• Inspect quality and proactively address issues as required
• Ownership of product preparation, data listing and accuracy, from end to end
• Maintain up to date knowledge of the industry, consumer preferences and expectations, competitor activities, local and overseas market trends via effective use of market research data, industry sources, agents and supplier information, competitor activity and regular store visits
• Identify opportunities with innovation in mind and react where required
• Build strong relationships to coordinate with internal stakeholders to deliver objectives
• Work closely with Marketing and VM to ensure all products have accurately information and represented to deliver objectives
If you want to join a strong team culture that is passionate about what we do, then look no further. With a modern office in Pyrmont, there is no better time than now to join a growing and expanding business.
