- 5+ years’ experience in fashion buying.
- Robust understanding of the Australian women’s fashion market.
- Proven ability to build commercially successful collections.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical skills with experience using sales and inventory data.
- Experience working with overseas manufacturers.
- High attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills.
- A collaborative leader who inspires others.Collaboration
- Work closely with Design on product development.
- Partner with Marketing on collection launches.
- Collaborate with E-commerce on product assortment and pricing.
- Support Warehouse with intake planning and stock management.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Financial
- Achieve planned sales budget.
- Deliver target gross margin.
- Increase average order value.
- Improve full-price sell-through.
- Reduce markdown percentage.
Inventory
- Maintain healthy stock turn.
- Minimise aged inventory.
- Keep stock availability above target on core styles.
- Reduce stock-outs on best sellers.
Product Performance
- Increase percentage of best-selling styles.
- Achieve target sell-through within the first 8–12 weeks.
- Improve repeat purchase rate by consistently delivering products customers love.