Category Buyer - Own Brand

Hatch; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Learning days and LinkedIn Learning

Parental leave

Birthday leave

Staff discount

Sample sales

Wellbeing programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

THE ICONIC in Sydney, NSW, is seeking a Category Buyer/Junior Buyer for its Own Brand team. Based in Sydney with a hybrid working model, you will shape the Own Brand range, analyze trade data, and collaborate with design, marketing and supplier teams to deliver customer-focused assortments.

The role suits an experienced Assistant Buyer ready to advance, with a passion for fashion, data-driven decision making, and strong negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience at Assistant Buyer or Junior Buyer level.
• Strong business acumen and trend-driven fashion sense.
• Data-driven with ability to translate insights into actions.
• Proactive, autonomous problem solver with multitasking ability.
• Proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly trade analysis focusing on sales, trends, and competitor activities.
• Plan ranges across Core & Newness and work with design on trends.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate terms.
• Align marketing and product assortment with brand messaging.

Skills

Creative mindset

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Entrepreneurial spirit

Tools

Excel

Job description

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

== THE ICONIC ==

Role Seniority - junior, mid level

Since 2011, THE ICONIC has redefined the future of retail in Australia and New Zealand. As the #1 fashion e-commerce & lifestyle destination in the region, our e-commerce platforms provide an inspiring and seamless end-to-end customer experience through our own technology innovations.

THE ICONIC Commercial team sits at the heart of fashion, product and customer insight - blending data, trends and commercial smarts to shape what our customers see, love and shop next.

Our Category Buying team partners closely with Planning to curate exciting, customer-first ranges that drive sales, maximise profit and keep THE ICONIC ahead of the curve. From spotting what’s trending to building forward-thinking assortments, the team plays a key role in delivering a platform of choice for our customers.

Working hand-in-hand with Finance, Operations and teams across GFG, Commercial helps bring our strategy to life - ensuring we make smart decisions, forecast accurately and deliver the future of fashion, every day.

We are currently looking for an Category Buyer/Junior Buyer for our Own Brand team

In this exciting role, you’ll play a pivotal part in shaping the Own Brand category at THE ICONIC, curating a selection that reflects the latest trends and meets the evolving needs of our customers. If you’re driven by data & thrive on creativity this is your chance to make a lasting impact in one of the most innovative e-commerce environments. Join us in shaping our Own Brand category for millions of shoppers to Bring on the future of shopping.

This role is perfect for an experienced Assistant Buyer or Junior buyer ready to advance their career.

About The Role

Trade Analysis and Strategy Development:

• Conduct comprehensive weekly trade analysis with a focus on actions encompassing sales performance, market trends, and competitor activities.
• Develop strategic insights and actionable plans to optimise departmental performance, including NMV, profitability, and stock cover.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align trade strategies with seasonal and long-term objectives, ensuring agile responses to market dynamics whilst achieving budgeted sales plans
• Provides quarterly SWOT analysis with actions and recommendations

Range Planning And Product Development

• Plans a balanced range including assortment selection and option planning across Core & Newness
• Works closely with design team to align on market trends and customer preferences.
• Forecast demand accurately working alongside planning to develop replenishment strategies that optimise inventory levels and meet sales targets.

Supplier Management And Negotiation

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors, fostering collaboration and driving mutual success.
• Negotiate terms and costs with vendors to ensure competitive pricing, product quality, and adherence to sustainability goals.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities for improvement or optimisation across the supply chain.

Marketing And Creative Alignment

• Work closely with marketing and creative teams to align brand and product assortment with brand messaging and promotional strategies.
• Provide input on marketing campaigns and creative executions to maximise product visibility and sales impact.
• Maintain brand and customer persona information

Team Leadership And Development

• Provide effective leadership to direct reports, setting clear expectations, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support the professional development of team members through coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and communication to ensure alignment with organisational goals and objectives.

What It Takes

• Minimum 2 years + experience at Assistant Buyer/Junior Buyer level
• Proven track record of exceeding expectations and ability to understand and drive process improvements that benefit wider team
• Creative mindset, a passion for fashion and market trends paired with excellent analytical skills and a strong business acumen.
• Proactive, autonomous problem solver, with an entrepreneurial spirit and an ability to multitask .
• Ability to influence, strong negotiator and communicator in both verbal and written communication - can get the best out of people and suppliers
• Proficient in Excel

Life at THE ICONIC

From our ways of working to our growth mindset and sustainable approach, we each add unique value and have an incredible amount of fun doing it! Our ICONITE experience is designed to empower you to do your best work.

Here’s what to expect when you join THE ICONIC:

• Flexible working. We offer a hybrid working model so you can do your best work in a way that works for you
• The learning collective. Get your knowledge fix with our learning days, hackathons and access to Linkedin learning.
• Parents at THE ICONIC. Access to our parental leave program and an extra day off for your kids' first day of school every year
• Birthday leave. Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday and an ICONIC voucher to treat yourself
• Curate your style. No matter what your style is, we have got you covered with our Amazing staff discount and our famous sample sales
• Wellbeing. Access to Fitness Passport and our wellbeing programs
• People first. Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of THE ICONIC's Candidate Privacy Policy.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting trade analysis
• Planning product ranges
• Managing supplier relationships

Key Strengths

• Trade analysis
• Supplier negotiation
• Creative mindset
• Excel proficiency
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills

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.