About Shoes & Sox:As Australia’s leading children’s footwear retailer, a lifetime of healthy walking starts here. At Shoes & Sox our mission is to get every baby, toddler and kid (big and little) in Australia into shoes that FIT their feet as well as their adventures, their personality, and their family, perfectly.
Our knowledge, experience, and expertise in fitting shoes means we’re a go-to source for parents who want peace of mind. That foundation of trust defines our brand as a reliable partner in nurturing kid’s development, every step of their journey – from a toddler’s first steps to their final school shoe.
As part of the iconic Brand Collective retail group, Shoes & Sox create career and customer experiences that enrich the lives of children throughout our 80+ stores in Australia and beyond.
About Brand Collective:Brand Collective is one of Australia's most prominent apparel, footwear & sport groups, operating our omnichannel offer across 300+ stores with over 3,000 team members, a comprehensive online business and an extensive wholesale network. Our portfolio ranges from iconic heritage to timeless contemporary, from street culture to considered craftsmanship, and from private label to international luxury fashion brands. At Brand Collective we bring brands to life!
What you’ll do:
Support Buying Manager in providing strategic direction through product and brand architecture
Participate in the range building and selection process for third party brands
Interpret and analyse relevant data to identify trends and inform future buys
Work closely with suppliers, building relationships, negotiations, buy preparation and follow up
Attend previews to evaluate seasonal ranges according to each business group requirements
Manage in-season performance objectives through detailed sales analysis of business performance
Critically evaluate financial and product attribute information
Prepare buying information and documentation in support of in-season, pre-season, post seasonal and future buy plans and in collaboration with the planning team
Develop networks to gain insights into customer demand, trends, preferences, and opportunities and work closely with the retail team in support of product knowledge (including regular store visits).
Provide administrative and strategic support in the buying department
The skills and experience we are looking for:
You have 3+ years’ experience as a retail buyer
Experience working with 3rd party suppliers
Analytical thinker and high-level attention to detail
Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft applications
Organized and well prepared
Excel well under pressure
Resilient and open to feedback
Excellent communicator and decision maker
Willing and eager to share ideas
Data driven and love getting the most out of your numbers
Just some of the perks we offer you
Generous discounts for you and your family across Brand Collective's stable of brands! That’s 50% off brands such as Reebok, Elka Collective, Yarra Trail, Superdry, Clarks, Review, Hush Puppies and many more
RECENTLY LAUNCHED - additional discounts across our parent company, LK Group, including Daniel's Donuts, Hommey, LK Group Hospitality, Snooze, and many more!
Pet friendly workspace - yes, you can bring your dog to work!
Invitations to sample sales
Paid parental leave, volunteer leave, purchased leave program
Novated Leasing
Generous service awards
Employee Assistance Program with free access to Mental Health Professionals.
Apply today to bring brands to life
At Brand Collective our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We value diversity and inclusion in all forms, thus hire based on capability and performance. If you feel like your skills align with the role and company culture, apply today with your current resume and optional Cover Letter.
Please note: at this time, Brand Collective are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role, and will not be liable for any unsolicited candidate profiles or associated fees. We encourage applicants to apply directly to this posting if they would like to be considered for this opportunity. The advertising of this role may close earlier than the listed date, and encourage applicants to apply early.
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