This is a Assistant Category Buyer - Own Brand role with THE ICONIC based in Sydney, NSW, AU

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Role Seniority - junior

More about the Assistant Category Buyer - Own Brand role at THE ICONIC

We are currently looking for an Assistant Category Buyer to join our Own Brand team.

About The Role

You understand and drive company wide strategies and OKR’s.

You will assist in the procurement of your category.

Working with your Category Buyer and Senior Category Buyer you will monitor the inventory levels to maintain adequate stock levels.

You evaluate vendor performance and assist in the selection and deactivation and/or exit process.

You are able to negotiate favorable terms and conditions for contracts

Identifying vendor supply chain challenges through regular quality assurance reviews.

Collaborating across departments to ensure timely deliveries.

You will resolve any issues or discrepancies with orders, invoices or deliveries.

Supports Category buyer with product and design development in line with brand strategy, end use and target customer persona.

Manages the critical path from product conception to delivery to FC

Supports Category Buyer with cost price negotiations and margin management

Sample tracking and management incl. Pre-shoot sample & styling notes handover

Supports Category Buyer with selection, development, and sourcing of fabrications, colours, trims etc

Attends fitting sessions to support Buyer & GT

Assisting Buyer with Monday morning trade analysis/commentary where requested

Confirms and secures late fee payment process with vendors

Reviews best and worst product reports and provides key findings to Category Buyer

Run performance reports for internal meetings

Assists Category Buyer with SWOT analysis

Build strong and professionally reciprocal relationships with suppliers

Ranging product for certain categories to present back to Buyer (for development)

Manage & populate weekly marketing sku lists

Assists in completing the marketing monthly priorities alongside Buyer

Monitor product going live, suggests reshoots and changes where required

Conduct comp shops/store visits and share key products/trends /execution with team

Maintain e-comm styling brand briefing and customer profile brand doc

Populate re-shoot doc based on informed metrics

Managing the vendor admin to ensure accuracy.

Using clear customer focus you identify opportunities for improvements for the customer onsite experience.

You are able to analyse data, interpret trends and propose informed decisions based on data.

What it takes

Minimum of 2 years of experience in Product development/ Assistant Buyer

Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.

Ability to time management work in a fast-paced environment and prioritise tasks effectively.

Proficient in Jira, Excel, BI, BC and knowledge of API integrations and platform software preferred.

Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements.

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the THE ICONIC team will be there to support your growth.

🟢 Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined 🟢

Key Responsibilities

• 📦 Monitor inventory levels
• 📈 Evaluate vendor performance
• ⚙️ Identify supply chain challenges
  
  

Key Strengths

• 🗣️ Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• 🔍 Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• 💻 Proficient in Jira, Excel, BI, BC
• 📜 Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements
• ⏰ Ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
• 📦 Experience in product development
  
  

Why THE ICONIC is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with THE ICONIC not with Hatch.