Retail Buyer

2 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Zimmermann Full time

ZIMMERMANN has an exciting career opportunity for an experiencedRetail Buyerto join our dynamic Buying team and oversee ourReady-To-Wearseasonal collections.

Reporting to the Retail Buying Director, this is a full-time position based at our Head Office in Rosebery, NSW.

About the Role:

The objective of this role is to work strategically on building range plans and quantify buys of Seasonal Collections for our global retail and digital network. The strategy is built from sound analytics combined with innovative ideas to create growth plans in line with business goals.

Areas of responsibility will include:

  • Range building of seasonal collections in consultation with Design across all product categories
  • OTB management for Ready-To-Wear collections across the international retail profile
  • Driving the success of each collection through developing buying strategies in line with business objectives and financial targets
  • Collaboration with the Retail Planning team on OTB and stock management, store allocations, and replenishment
  • Sales and stock optimisation across all retail locations
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships across the international retail network
  • Partner with cross-functioning teams; including Wholesale, PR, Visual Merchandising, Production, Logistics, CRM & Digital
  • Presenting Read-To-Wear collections to key stakeholders in the seasonal sign-off process
  • Providing timely and key product knowledge to the wider business
  • Extensive pricing analysis and research to help structure internal pricing architecture
  • International and Domestic store visits to build relationships and maintain regular communication
  • Seasonal collection analyses to understand performance and help structure forward buying strategies
  • Perform end-of-season collection analysis to assist forward-range building

What you will bring to the role:

  • Minimum of 4-5 years of Retail Buying, range building and product development experience
  • Experience within a large retail organisation, ideally luxury and international with a profile of 50+ stores
  • Strong luxury market, product, and trend knowledge
  • Experience working directly with an in-house design team
  • Ability to confidently present to and direct design teams accordingly
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Ability to work efficiently and autonomously

Why work with us?

  • Work with high-end fashion alongside a passionate team
  • Bespoke development plans and access to strong mentors and industry leaders
  • Ongoing Training & Development opportunities to grow your career within Zimmermann
  • Generous Employee Discount
  • Opportunity to progress your career within an Australian global luxury brand, including international opportunities

If you are looking for the next challenge in your career, please share your application with our hiring team.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Zimmermann is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications ensuring a strong corporate commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.


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