Buyers Assistant

15 hours ago

Melbourne, Australia White & Co Full time

**We’d love to hear from you**

If you’re Melbourne-based, and fashion is your passion, you’re our kind of person.

You’re the kind of person that dreams of joining a friendly team in a fast-paced, rapidly growing fashion retail business

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Buyers Assistant to join the White & Co team and start their buying career. Supporting the buying team and reporting to the Senior Buyer/Planner this role is an entry level position with potential for the right person to develop and progress up into a buying or related role within our Buying team in the future.

**The Role**

As a Buyers Assistant you be liaising with our international/local supplier network daily.

This role is integral in ensuring our key internal stakeholders; including our store operations, logistics, e-commerce, planning & buying departments are well supported with accurate information.

**Responsibilities**:

- Purchase order raising and amendments for weekly reorders and indent
- Data input for the seasonal product running sheet
- Creating the visual buys for the buying team from external brands seasonal ranges
- General administration, inventory management and preparation of weekly reports for team meetings
- Running reports & keeping on top of post trade visual buys for the buying teams showings
- Liaising with Head Office, retail, and warehouse teams to keep everyone up to date on deliveries from external suppliers daily
- Raising/picking/unpacking transfers between Head Office & the shop
- Liaising with international manufacturers to ensure the critical path dates for the White & Co brand are met
- Buy plan input, administration, and management to a high degree of accuracy
- Range delivery updates to the buying & head office teams including delays, receipted, and shipped goods
- Sample management for in house brand including collating samples for relevant meetings or deadlines

**What are we looking for?**

Experience
- Experience as a Buying Assistant or similar role
- Tertiary qualification in fashion design, planning, buying or merchandising
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy with data
- Proficient in Excel & Microsoft Office
- Clear understanding of the retail landscape and online/instore shopping experience
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Photoshop/Illustrator skills advantageous

Personal Traits
- Friendly, helpful, confident, and engaging personality
- Hands-on approach to problem solving
- Has a passion for retail, buying and product development
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills
- Desire to be involved and work over and above expectations
- Can operate in a fast-paced environment and stay calm under pressure

  • Assistant Buyer

    5 days ago

    Melbourne, Australia Michael Hill Full time

    **Assistant Buyer - Bevilles** With a focus on the future, Michael Hill is looking for an energetic and career focussed Assistant Buyer to join our newly acquired brand, Bevilles. This is truly exciting opportunity to join a well-established and reputable jewellery retailer, with a network of 26 stores and a growing online presence. This is a full-time...

  • Buyers Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Spotlight Retail Group (SRG) Full time

    Join to apply for the Buyers Assistant role at Spotlight Retail Group (SRG)2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Buyers Assistant role at Spotlight Retail Group (SRG)Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.We are an iconic Australian-owned global retail business, encompassing some of Australia's most...

  • Buyers Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Spotlight Retail Group (SRG) Full time

    Join to apply for the Buyers Assistant role at Spotlight Retail Group (SRG)2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Buyers Assistant role at Spotlight Retail Group (SRG)Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.We are an iconic Australian-owned global retail business, encompassing some of Australia's most...

  • Buyer's Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Accent Group Limited Full time

    Join to apply for the Buyer's Assistant - OZSALE role at Accent Group Limited1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Buyer's Assistant - OZSALE role at Accent Group LimitedAbout UsOZSALE is not your average online retailer. We're a fast-paced, digitally native lifestyle, fashion, beauty and accessories brand - here to disrupt the way...

  • Buyer's Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Accent Group Limited Full time

    Join to apply for the Buyer's Assistant - OZSALE role at Accent Group Limited1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Buyer's Assistant - OZSALE role at Accent Group LimitedAbout UsOZSALE is not your average online retailer. We're a fast-paced, digitally native lifestyle, fashion, beauty and accessories brand - here to disrupt the way...

  • Buyer'S Assistant

    2 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Buscojobs Full time

    Join to apply for the Buyer's Assistant - OZSALE role at Accent Group Limited1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Buyer's Assistant - OZSALE role at Accent Group LimitedAbout UsOZSALE is not your average online retailer. We're a fast-paced, digitally native lifestyle, fashion, beauty and accessories brand - here to disrupt the way...

  • Buyers Assistant

    2 days ago

    Melbourne, Australia Munro Footwear Group Full time

    Exciting Opportunity for a Buyers Assistant to take the next step in their career with Australia's most iconic footwear brands! Competitive salary & employee discounts - Hybrid work set up - Career development and upskilling opportunities - Great team environment and collaborative culture With more than 250+ stores and 2000+ Team Members nationally, we are...

  • Assistant Buyer

    4 days ago

    Melbourne, Australia Jivaro Full time

    Enjoy generous staff discounts and early finishes - Join an Australian-owned global brand - Learning and development programs Our client is a highly successful Australian womenswear brand with a growing global footprint, with 300 retail stores found across 10 countries. They are currently expanding their team and are on the hunt for an Assistant Buyer to...

  • Buyer

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Australia Jivaro Full time

    Flexible hours - Great discounts across the brand - Tailored training and progression **JIVARO Recruitment are currently working with one of Australia's global fashion retailers, in the search to find a Buyer to join their expanding team!** **Key Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to**: - Lead and direct design to ensure fabrics, prints...

  • Assistant Buyer

    6 days ago

    Melbourne, Australia Seed Heritage Full time

    Perm; Full Time opportunity to work for an iconic Australian retailer - Supportive team culture and environment - Generous discounts across all Brandbank Brands! We are on the hunt for an Assistant Buyer to manage the critical path and supply base for our kids’ accessories category, with a particular focus on children’s bags. This is a unique...