Buying Assistant

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Sussan Full time

As a much-loved fashion, sleepwear, and accessories brand, Sussan is committed to uplifting women across Australia through fashion that is a force for good – for customers, our people, and the planet. We're passionate about creating beautiful and thoughtful collections that fit every woman's lifestyle to make you feel good on the inside as well as out.

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.

Our Opportunity

We are looking for a Buying Assistant (Apparel) to join our team in this fast paced and varied role, which is a great opportunity to start your fashion buying career.

Based in our Head Office in Cremorne, this 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.

What your day-today will look like

  • Create CADS for monthly trend collection
  • Administration associated with the effective management of critical path
  • Management and preparation of weekly sales reports, products, merchandise rack, product analysis etc
  • Demonstrate an understanding of fashion trends aligned to the Sussan customer
  • Communicate creative input and innovation for product development
  • Develop an understanding of the competitive marketplace for both physical and online stores
  • Attend fit sessions to review garment on body and prepare fit samples
  • Maintain and develop effective supplier relationships
  • Maintain effective communication with all other departments

Our ideal candidate will have

  • Relevant education; Design/Buying/Merchandise Diploma or Business/Commercial degree
  • Previous experience or exposure as a Buying Assistant in a fashion retail environment preferred
  • A LOVE for product, and a passion to grow in this field
  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge in creating CADS and using Illustrator, Indesign & Photoshop
  • Sound knowledge and proficiency in MS Suite
  • Experience with managing administration tasks
  • A proactive, collaborative and adaptable nature

Why work for Sussan?

We are committed to rewarding our team for the great work they do every day and are able to offer some amazing benefits including:

  • Free Onsite parking
  • Team Member product discount of 50%
  • Discounted private health insurance
  • Career Development opportunities
  • Great team referral bonus
  • Flexible Working

Want to learn a bit more about working with us?

Joining The Sussan Group – which includes Sportsgirl and Suzanne Grae – is more than a job, it's your dream career

Please advise us if you need any necessary access requirements or adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

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.


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