Retail Buyer
Want to work with one of Australia’s most prestigious luxury brands? Our client is seeking a Retail Buyer to join their team to work on beautiful ranges and quantify seasonal collections. In this role you will seek to combine analytics with innovate ideas working with stunning product ranges.
Perks
1 day WFH per week
Beautiful office space
Employee discount
Training & development programs
Work with a leader in the luxury Australian space
If you're interested in hearing more about this position please send your CV to jessica@whointhezoo.com.au to organise a confidential chat.
Hiring Consultant: Jessica
Job Code: 705040
Please note only those applicants who fit the brief will be contacted in relation to their application.
RESPONSIBILITIES +
- Build and maintain strong relationships within the international retail network.
- Conduct international and domestic store visits to strengthen relationships and ensure consistent communication.
- Collaborate with the Design team to develop seasonal collections across various product categories.
- Present Ready-To-Wear collections to key stakeholders during seasonal sign-off meetings.
- Create and implement buying strategies aligned with business goals and financial objectives to ensure each collection's success.
- Work closely with the Retail Planning team on Open-to-Buy (OTB), inventory management, store allocations, and replenishment.
- Oversee OTB management for Ready-To-Wear collections across the global retail portfolio.
- Optimize sales and manage stock levels across all retail locations.
- Analyze the performance of seasonal collections to inform future buying strategies.
- Conduct end-of-season evaluations to support forward range planning.
- Deliver timely and essential product knowledge to the broader business.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as Wholesale, PR, Visual Merchandising, Production, Logistics, CRM, and Digital.
REQUIREMENTS +
- 4-5 years in Retail Buying, range building and product development experience
- Experience within large retail organisation
- Strong understanding of luxury market
- Experience working with in-house design team
- Strong analytical skills