Own Brand Category Buyer: Trend-Driven & Data-Smart

Hatch; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Learning days

Parental leave

Birthday leave

Staff discount

Sample sales

Wellbeing programs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

THE ICONIC is seeking a Category Buyer/Junior Buyer for its Own Brand team, joining a data-driven buying environment in Australia. The role focuses on shaping an Own Brand range, leveraging trends and customer needs to drive sales and profitability.

Collaborate with planning, design, marketing, and finance to deliver assortments that meet targets while sustaining stock health. Hybrid work, growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture are on offer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years + experience at Assistant Buyer/Junior Buyer level.
• Proven track record of exceeding expectations and ability to drive process improvements that benefit wider team.
• Proactive, autonomous problem solver, with an entrepreneurial spirit and an ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Trade Analysis and Strategy Development: Conduct comprehensive weekly trade analysis focused on sales performance, market trends and competitor activity.
• Range Planning And Product Development: Plan a balanced range across Core & Newness and forecast demand to optimize inventory and meet sales targets.
• Supplier Management And Negotiation: Build strong vendor relationships, negotiate terms and costs, monitor performance and drive improvements.
• Marketing And Creative Alignment: Align brand and product assortment with campaigns and promotional strategies.
• Team Leadership And Development: Lead and develop direct reports, foster accountability and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Job description

THE ICONIC is seeking a Category Buyer/Junior Buyer for its Own Brand team, joining a data-driven buying environment in Australia. The role focuses on shaping an Own Brand range, leveraging trends and customer needs to drive sales and profitability.

Collaborate with planning, design, marketing, and finance to deliver assortments that meet targets while sustaining stock health. Hybrid work, growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture are on offer.