Junior Buyer

Accent Group Limited is the leading digitally integrated retail and distribution business in the Apparel and Footwear performance and lifestyle market in Australia and New Zealand. With over 900+ stores, 34 brands and over 30+ online platforms. Our brands include; Glue, Platypus, Skechers, Hype DC, Vans, Dr. Martens, Subtype, The Athletes Foot, CAT, Merrell, The Trybe, Timberland, Stylerunner, Hoka, UGG, Saucony, & Nude Lucy

**The Role**:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team and support the buying functions for VF Brands as a Junior Buyer. Reporting to the Buyer you will collaborate and work closely to provide essential support in executing product strategies for the brand portfolio, under the Buyer's guidance. With the opportunity to take ownership of your own portfolio, attention to detail and a keen eye for buying is essential for this role, demonstrating the ability to complete administrative duties related to the buying process, ensuring accuracy and organization in all tasks.

**Your Key Responsibilities will include but limited to**:

- Assist the Buyer in coordinating merchandise selections, including marketing, budgeting, price architecture, and exploring opportunities with new suppliers.
- Attend all Brand showings with the Buyer
- Take ownership of select brands and the administrative duties related to the buying process, ensuring accuracy and organization in all tasks.
- Support the Buyer in sourcing new products and suppliers, actively seeking out options that align with the portfolio's objectives.
- Work closely with the Marketing team to contribute to the development of promotional plans that align with key brand stories and campaigns.
- Maintain open lines of communication with the retail team to keep them informed about relevant department issues.
- Assist in managing and organizing crucial documentation related to your portfolio.
- Generate reports as needed to provide insights and updates on the progress of your responsibilities.
- Costing files - responsible for the product masters which also support wholesale.

**To succeed in this role, you will need to have**:

- Demonstrated previous experience in a similar retail buying position - Buyers Assistant or similar trainee role.
- Proficient in Excel - analysing data, data entry and managing reports.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to communicate with various stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to create, plan, monitor and execute multiple reports.
- Excellent time management and organisation skills to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to problem solve and take initiative.
- Affiliation with Accent Group Core values and “Make It Happen” attitude.

At Accent Group Limited we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We believe in the diversity of our people across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, physical and mental ability. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves. The Accent Group acknowledges, and pays respect, to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Maori people.