Buyer - The Trybe

3 weeks ago

Cremorne, Australia The Trybe Full time

**About Us**:
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 700+ stores, 33 brands and over 35 online platforms. Our brands include; Glue, Platypus, Skechers, Hype DC, Vans, Dr. Martens, Subtype, The Athletes Foot, CAT, Merrell, The Trybe, Pivot, Timberland, Stylerunner, Palladium, Stance, Saucony, EXIE & 4Workers
In September 2018 Accent Group launched The Trybe online into the Australian marketplace. The Trybe is the destination for the best assortment of kids branded footwear housing global and premium brands such as Nike, Vans, adidas, Converse, Dr. Martens, Polo Ralph Lauren and more. Our mission is to provide an opportunity for kids to define their style, own their choices and be themselves.

**The Role**:
We have an exciting role available to lead our Buying team for The Trybe. As our Trybe Buyer, you will be responsible for the selection, purchasing and deliver range strategy for assigned brands within Accent Group. To ensure maximum profitability in line with company vision, divisional purpose and brand positioning in consultation with Head of buying.
This is the ideal role for an experienced Buyer within the retail industry in kids footwear or apparel. You will be required to build strong relationships with both internal teams and suppliers to achieve the outcomes of the role.

**Your key responsibilities include but not limited to**:

- Deliver against financial targets for assigned brands
- Maximise sales and profitability through item planning, class planning and markdown management in conjunction with planning
- OTB management in conjunction with Planner
- Lead the assortment process ensuring brand/s import/vertical ranges are built in line with range architecture
- Analysis of category performance, macro market (domestic and international), direct competitor, customer and store feedback and trends to build deep understanding of the customer and the business
- Negotiate best financial cost for all product
- Drive operational efficiency through effective seasonal range planning and review process, ensuring adherence to divisional timelines and direction
- Analyse market trends and sales potential to manage inventory control
- Participate in planning and advertising in support of existing products to determine sales tactics to achieve budget objectives in line with Marketing Strategy set by Head of Buying and Head of Planning
- Ensure all business activities comply with relevant Acts, legal demands and ethical standards
- Build, lead and develop high performance team capable of delivering current and future organizational strategies
- Provide leadership and direction to team, ensuring the desired behaviours, attitudes and work practices are understood and consistent with Accent Group values and standards

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

- Demonstrated previous experience in a similar retail buying role ideally with retail apparel or footwear
- A passion for driving sales and achieving profit margins
- The ability to manage and maintain multiple supplier relationships
- Proficient in Excel - analysing data 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.

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