Create beautiful, market-leading men's clothing. About the Role: We are seeking a highly-motivated individual to fill a Buying position, with ample experience in the contemporary fashion retail industry to join a global fashion house.
With a passion for fashion and trend, this role will be responsible for identifying brands and trends that underpin the brand and their customer's lifestyles.
You will be responsible for the sourcing, developing and introducing product ranges that suit their stores and customer base.
You are accountable for the strategic development, performance and maintenance of the buying process and activities within the organisation to obtain the best possible combination of price, quality, and service.
You will direct the development of plans for buying process activities to include management to achieve targets.
The ideal candidate will take a systematic proactive detailed approach to the role, ensuring forward planning, with associated deadlines, prioritising goals, tasks and deliverables.
Key Responsibilities: Source and develop new and exciting brands, incubate ranges, create brand experiences and leverage great relationships with both our branded suppliers and vertical designers.Accountable for sourcing, analysing and delivering a new brand strategy and brand management.Ability to forecast trends and develop products accordingly with a strong understanding of fabrication, trims and finishings.Identify and action opportunities.Source season fabrics taking into consideration trend, fabric capabilities for each product category.Skills & Experience: Minimum five years' + experience at a Buyer or Senior Buyer level ready to take the next step.
Succession for the right individual to Head of Trend.Must have recent Menswear Buying experience to be considered.Must have design, product development or trend forecasting experience.Advanced trend analysis and ability to implement according to strategy.Strong understanding of current and upcoming menswear trends in the Australian market.Degree, Tertiary or Fashion qualification is highly desirable.Have strong analytical skills and a depth of experience in consumer insights and research.Aware of competitive landscape, having an acute eye for current and future trends.Benefits and perks: Above market salary package including, car or car allowance, bonus.Staff discounts up to 40% off.Working for a market leading, fashion forward & sustainable driven business.Incredible scope for growth and development.Working with a hugely successful, dynamic and collaborative team.Yearly international buy trips.Generous staff discounts and sample sales!Relocation package included.Generous salary package & benefits.If you are seeking to take the next step in your Buying career or would like to discuss the role confidentially please reach out to Toni Prentice at ******. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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