Buyer

Looking for growth in a supportive working environment?Look no further, a role with the Barkers Max Group will give you all of that and comes packed with great benefits and rewards:Industry competitive wagesExtremely generous staff discount across both brandsGreat Training and DevelopmentThe Barkers Max Group is 100% New Zealand owned and operated. We are industry leaders in responsible business practices from both an ethics and sustainability standpoint. We are currently on the search for a candidate to take on the role of Buyer for the Barkers brand, working closely with the Head of Merchandise.If you are someone who possesses the below traits, then we would love for you to join our team:Team player.Open minded and flexible to change.Extremely organised with strong attention to detail.Quality, supplier and customer focused.Community conscious.Hunger to learn on the job and upskill where required.Required skills for the role:Experience in trend forecasting, competitor analysis, range planning, sample purchasing and development.Ability to oversee the flow of merchandise from design selection to delivery within your category. Able to develop all styles within your specified categories, and always executed and delivered to the required standards and timeframes through effective communication.Garment fitting and styling knowledge.Knowledge of fabrics and garment construction.Proven analytical and statistical ability, and experience with an OTB framework.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both verbal and written.Strong relationship management skills. Candidates must have a current right to work within New Zealand. We look forward to hearing from you and potentially working with you.  Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand? Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with? Are you available to travel for this role when required? Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. #J-18808-Ljbffr