Assistant 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 750+ 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

Why work at Accent Group?
- Generous Team Member Discounts off Accent Group brands
- Discounted Gym Membership & Healthcare
- Access our to Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave and many more

**The Role**:
We have an exciting opportunitity for an Assistant Buyer to join our Stylerunner team Providing operational support to Retail Buyer; both administrative and analytical, the Assistant Buyer will work across all facets of the buying process & inventory management which supports the overall company sales objectives, gross margin, and turnover results.

**Key responsibilities will include**:

- Trade reporting; Weekly sales report, Store sales report & trade dashboards
- Retail store reporting
- Key and raise all Buying department purchase orders
- Manage EDI responses to bulk orders raised
- Assist the buyer in creating, ranging, and quantifying a merchandise strategy for brands and/or categories in assigned portfolio in line with merchandise objectives.
- Analyse brand and line performance weekly to identify best sellers and slow movers to maximise sales profit and identify risk and opportunity.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with brand partners.
- Represent Accent Group’s core values in all brand relationships

**To be successful you will need to have**:

- Computer skills - Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and AP21
- Retail experience
- Previous buying office experience
- Strong Communication skills with direct team members and other teams within the business.
- 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.