Womenswear Buyer

Job description

**Company description**

Incu is the leading contemporary retailer in Australia and has become the destination of choice for local and international customers who love our service and brands. Our customer obsessed team curate a dynamic, un-expected and considered assortment of brands which over the years has made Incu a go-to destination for designer fashion, in a relaxed and approachable environment. We rely on a team of highly engaged individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment. Autonomy, accountability and wining as a team is the foundation of our culture, and we support each other every step of the way to solve the unsolvable and deliver exceptional results.

**Job description**

**Who are we looking for?**

**The key accountabilities and experience required for the role**:

- Minimum 5 years’ experience at a senior buyer level or higher in a contemporary fashion multi-door, omni-channel retailer of a medium to large size
- A proven track record of successfully managing, developing and mentoring a direct report or team
- You have extensive experience in managing your OTB and order-books and have a fastidious eye for detail - you cross your t’s and dot your i’s and ensure your buy is accurately aligned with the OTB plan.
- Experience in managing and identifying core product lines
- Display a high level of commercial acumen with the trading of your business on a weekly basis - you interpret results to identify problems and opportunities and set measurable actions around these
- You clearly articulate your results across the business, what they mean for your business and set a course of action based on this
- You have a proven track record of building and maintaining strong supplier relationships. You are a strong negotiator and focused on achieving mutually beneficial outcomes.
- You have a strong presence with our store teams and regularly visit stores to observe customer shopping habits and receive real-time feedback from the front line. Whilst being globally aware, you are in tune with what is happening in our backyard.
- Well versed in collaborating with department heads on forecast and OTB reviews, and your strong knowledge of your category sees you contribute significantly to mapping out a strategy to deliver results
- Drive weekly trade meeting agenda for your category and display a deep and clear understanding of your results - you identify the opportunities in your department, and implement the necessary actions to pursue them
- The ability to implement a graded buying strategy across the Incu store network for our diverse customer-base
- You are a well-rounded team player that can adjust to the task at hand and are no afraid to roll up your sleeves and do whatever it takes to get the job done and deliver results.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

**Experience**:

- Retail Buying: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in ROSEBERY, NSW 2018