Buyer - Witchery (Accessories)Job No.: 997048
Location: Melbourne - CBD & Inner
Job type: Full-Time
This role is responsible for operational execution of the buying strategy for Witchery Accessories. This role ensures that product assortments meet the financial, customer, and brand objectives through close collaboration with the Head of Buying, design, planning and production teams. Key Accountabilities Serve as the voice and advocate for the customer, conducting research into market trends and competitors to understand the customer and inform buying decisionsEstablish a compelling and differentiated product assortment, in conjunction with design and planning counterparts, that resonates with target customers in terms of fashion, quality, style, price point and perceived valueDisplay entrepreneurial approach to the business and proactively seeking and suggesting opportunities to improve the product range to drive financial performance and maximise salesDeliver Product Assortments that can drive overall Category/ Channel goals – driving the commerciality of the Product Ranges to ensure they deliver sales/Brand metrics.Ensure Category Product Assortments/Ranges meet all Margin KPI's in collaboration with Prod Dev counterparts. Facilitate innovation in Category Product mixes through Range assortments to maximise Category salesContribute towards SWOT and post seasonal product review meetings, making recommendations. Including reviewing Best and Worst sellers, style, print and colour analysisLiaise with counterparts to review weekly trading. Recommend adjustments to product, repeats and plans, driving sales and manage in-season performance.Key Capabilities 3+ years of experience in buying or merchandising with a proven track record of delivering successful buying strategies in a fast-paced retail or omnichannel environmentStrategic thinking with the ability to develop and execute buying/product strategies that align with business goals and market trendsStrong understanding of financial metrics, including revenue, margin, and inventory management, to drive profitable buying decisionsStrong understanding of customer preferences, leveraging data-driven insights to create product assortments that resonate with target audiencesDemonstrate an understanding of Product Construction and has proven expertise in delivering margin KPI's of profitable product assortmentsWhy work for CRG? Generous employee discounts across our House of BrandsSeasonal clothing allowanceAn additional day of leave for your birthdayAn Industry leading Parental Leave ProgramFlexible working arrangements to support work/life balanceAnnual learning calendar to support the ongoing development of our teamSupport community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility ProgramWe are committed to operating ethically, sustainably, and responsibly.About Witchery Witchery is an aspirational Australian women's fashion brand that unites a love of design with a contemporary view on sophisticated style. We're a source of inspiration as we empower today's women to express themselves through our collections wherever their life or ambition may take them. Ahead of the fashion curve, we design a curated wardrobe for all occasions. We are the Style Authority. We are Witchery.
Closing date: 11 Dec 2024 for applications
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