Buying
The Sportsgirl brand and our iconic bold stripes are a part of contemporary Australian culture. More than that, we’re a community of creative, passionate, dynamic, and innovative team members dedicated to translating the latest trends into must-have collections for our colourful, fun and fashion forward customers. We celebrate diversity and advocate inclusion, we’re committed to continuous learning and developing you in your career, team wellbeing and community engagement are genuinely and actively supported. As part of The Sussan Group – including Sussan and Suzanne Grae - we aim to make a positive difference in the lives of our customers, our people, and the planet. Our Opportunity Based in our Head Office in Cremorne, this Buying Assistant (6 Month Parental Leave Contract) position proactively supports the product development cycle and is an integral role within the team and business. You will be working closely and building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and will display initiative in supporting and partnering with the Buyer to improve the financial results of the business and achieve overall business objectives. Along with your sound knowledge and experience in creating CADS, your keen fashion sense and strong administrative capabilities, you will hit the ground running across the various facets and functions of the role and team while always learning and developing in this space.You will be assisting with the product development process, maintaining and developing effective supplier relationships and working closely with other teams and departments across the Sportsgirl brand. What your day-today will look like
1. Create CADS for trend collections
2. Administration associated order raising and order management and range sheets
3. Management and preparation of weekly sales reports, products, merchandise rack, product analysis etc
4. Effective management of all samples
5. Liaising with Planning team on any order changes and delivery updates
6. Communicate creative input and innovation for product development
7. Attend fit sessions to review garment on body and prepare fit samples
8. Daily communication with vendor base
9. Maintain effective communication with all other departments
Our ideal candidate will have
10. Relevant education; Design/Buying/Merchandise Diploma or Business/Commercial degree
11. Previous experience as a Buying Assistant in a fashion retail environment preferred
12. A LOVE for product, and a passion to grow in this field
13. Demonstrated experience and knowledge in creating CADS and using Illustrator, Indesign & Photoshop
14. Sound knowledge and proficiency in MS Suite
15. Experience in managing administration tasks
16. A proactive, collaborative and adaptable nature
Why work for Sportsgirl? We are committed to rewarding our team for the great work they do every day and are able to offer some amazing benefits including:
17. Free Onsite parking
18. Team Member product discount of 50%
19. Discounted private health insurance
20. Career Development opportunities
21. Great team referral bonus
22. Flexible Working
Want to learn a bit more about working with us? You will be joining a collaborative, fun and supportive team with plenty of development opportunities, all while contributing towards a strong team culture. The Sussan Group is committed to supporting an inclusive recruitment process ensuring a fair recruitment experience. We celebrate diversity and advocate inclusion and are committed to building and fostering a diverse and accessible workplace and culture.Please advise us if you need any necessary access requirements or adjustments throughout the recruitment process.