Junior Buyer- Jersey Tops
Forever New Clothing
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Job summary
Forever New Clothing is seeking a Junior Buyer to drive one of our largest apparel categories. You will partner with Buying, Design, Planning and Production to deliver commercially successful collections that resonate with our customers.
Working alongside an experienced Buying Manager, you’ll shape seasonal ranges across jersey tops, balancing trend, customer insights and trade performance to build compelling assortments that deliver results.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Junior Buyer or a high-performing Assistant Buyer.
- Strong understanding of the apparel buying cycle and critical path management.
- Commercial mindset with ability to interpret sales data.
- Exceptional organisational skills with multitasking and deadlines.
- Confident communicator who can build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving capability in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.
- Passion for fashion, customer trends and delivering commercially successful product ranges.
Responsibilities
- Build commercially successful product ranges with Design, Planning and Production teams.
- Analyse sales performance, customer trends and market insights to identify opportunities and influence buying decisions.
- Support category strategy and contribute to key commercial trading decisions that drive sales, profit and growth.
- Manage supplier relationships, cost negotiations and margin outcomes to maximise commercial performance.
- Oversee the product lifecycle from concept through to delivery, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery.
- Participate in fit sessions and collaborate closely with Design to create customer-focused collections.
- Work cross-functionally across multiple departments, building strong stakeholder relationships and influencing outcomes.
- Take ownership in a fast-paced environment where initiative and commercial thinking are valued.
- Contribute to a high-growth area of the business and shape future product categories.
- Work with elevated product, premium fabrications and unique design concepts to deliver commercially successful collections.
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Job description
Step into the world of Forever New, where fashion knows no boundaries. As Australia's trailblazing brand in clothing and accessories, we're taking the globe by storm with 400+ stores and a thriving online presence. Our community is a vibrant tapestry of style enthusiasts, visionary buyers, creative thinkers, and trendsetters who have propelled us from Melbourne to the world stage.
Step into the world of Forever New, where fashion knows no boundaries. As Australia's trailblazing brand in clothing and accessories, we're taking the globe by storm with 400+ stores and a thriving online presence. Our community is a vibrant tapestry of style enthusiasts, visionary buyers, creative thinkers, and trendsetters who have propelled us from Melbourne to the world stage. Over the last 20 years, we have established ourselves as a powerhouse in the fashion industry and are looking for passionate professionals to make their mark in this next exciting chapter.
- Enjoy a generous 40% employee discount, including periodic family & friends offers.
- Coffee lover? Indulge in daily subsidised coffee and lunch at the café downstairs.
- Celebrate loyalty and life moments with birthday and loyalty leave.
- Gain recruitment referral incentives for bringing exceptional talent into the team.
- Take part in wellbeing and sustainability initiatives, supporting both you and the planet.
- Grow with continuous learning and development programs.
- Be recognised for your contributions through awards and recognition programs.
- Enjoy subsidised car parking and a vibrant Richmond head office location.
- Gain exposure to a global business operating across 5 continents.
As our Junior Buyer, you'll play a key role in driving one of our largest and most dynamic apparel categories, partnering closely with Buying, Design, Planning and Production to deliver commercially successful collections that resonate with our customer. Working alongside an experienced Buying Manager, you'll help shape seasonal ranges across jersey tops, balancing trend, customer insights and trade performance to build compelling product assortments that deliver results. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded buyer to deepen their expertise within a high-volume, fast-paced category, gaining exposure to product development, fabric innovation, pricing strategy and range planning. You'll have the opportunity to influence the product lifecycle from concept through to launch, take ownership of key areas of the range, and play a meaningful role in driving both category growth and customer engagement.
- Build and develop commercially successful product ranges in collaboration with Design, Planning and Production teams.
- Analyse sales performance, customer trends and market insights to identify opportunities and influence buying decisions.
- Support category strategy and contribute to key commercial trading decisions that drive sales, profit and growth.
- Manage supplier relationships, cost negotiations and margin outcomes to maximise commercial performance.
- Oversee the product lifecycle from concept through to delivery, ensuring products are delivered on time and to the highest standard.
- Participate in fit sessions and collaborate closely with Design to create customer-focused collections.
- Work cross-functionally across multiple departments, building strong stakeholder relationships and influencing outcomes.
- Take ownership in a fast-paced environment where initiative, agility and commercial thinking are highly valued.
- Contribute to a high-growth area of the business, helping to shape future product categories and customer experiences.
- Work with elevated product, premium fabrications and unique design concepts to deliver commercially successful collection
- Previous experience as a Junior Buyer, or a high-performing Assistant Buyer ready for the next step.
- Strong understanding of the apparel buying cycle and critical path management.
- Commercially minded with the ability to interpret sales data and identify actionable insights.
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Confident communicator who can build effective relationships with suppliers and stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong problem-solving capability and ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.
- Passion for fashion, customer trends and delivering commercially successful product ranges.
Whether We're Developing Products, Analysing Trade Performance, Partnering With Suppliers Or Making Key Commercial Decisions, These Values Are At The Heart Of Everything We Do
Join Forever New and become part of a global fashion community that values your expertise, supports your growth, and celebrates your contribution.
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