Assistant Buyer
Assist the Buyer to achieve the profit and sales objectives of the business through the development and purchase of an appropriate range.
Summary about this job
Buying
Company: Noni B Group
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-7-5940-3362
Fax: +61-3-5317-8358
E-mail: n\a
Site: n\a
Detail information about job Assistant Buyer. Terms and conditions vacancy
Noni B Group is a large national retailer with approximately 630+ stores consisting of 5 successful women's apparel brands which include Noni B, Rockmans, beme, W.Lane and Table Eight. We are a proud company, one who lives and breathes our values of TEAM WORK and being CUSTOMER INSPIRED.
The Assistant Buyer works closely with the Buyer on company objectives,prepare and assist with the post seasonal analysis as part of the range review process in line with brand guidelines and the target customer.
Key Accountabilities
- Assist in developing category strategy for new season in line with overall brand strategy
- Maintain the accuracy of the product book, and communicate changes clearly to Graphics team
- Prepare for and present in Monday team trade meetings; make recommendations for repeat orders, collate feedback from stores and present to the team
- Manage samples in conjunction with the Buyer’s Admin Assistant
- Review and comment on all approval submissions from China – lab dips, strike off, bulk fabrics, and trims
- Eusure the buying department is well organised and tidy
- Communicate style changes effectively to the team and ensure that actions are made
- Maintain category board accuracy
- Ensure climate boards are done for range day
- Communicate any price changes that need to be actioned at store level
- Update and maintain buying plan and Epicor with the most up to date information
- Ensure Epicor numbers are generated for each category in a timely manner
- Run general ad-hoc reports as required
Education / Experience / Requirements/Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office
- MUST have Fashion background
- Relevant experience within the retail industry
- Analytical ability, numeric accuracy and attention to detail
- Product knowledge
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills
- Strong customer and solution focus
- Flexible and adaptable, able to work and multi task in a changing and fast paced environment
We would like to hear from you!!!