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Junior Buyer
a.k.a. Brands, United States
Experience
1 Year
Salary
Job Type
Job Shift
Job Category
Traveling
No
Career Level
Telecommute
No
Qualification
As mentioned in job details
Total Vacancies
1 Job
Posted on
May 25, 2023
Last Date
Jun 25, 2023
Location(s)
Job Description
Created with a love for fashion, Petal and Pup was founded in 2014 with a focus on curating must-have trends for the Australian customer. With an Instagram account and a digital storefront combined with a passion for selecting the best, fashion forward styles, Petal and Pup quickly grew into a global online shopping destination.
Today, we have over 2 million followers across various social channels, customers in over 80 countries and operations spanning Australia and the USA. We are a brand that is leading the wave of next generation, socially native shopping experiences.
We are a people-centric culture building sincere relationships with our customers and our teams. Our brand has been built on four values:We are all about styleWe are mindfulWe are egalitariansWe love our customers
We have operations in Brisbane, Australia and California, USA. We are looking for e-commerce, fashion and customer enthusiasts to join our growing team. Our digital first approach has shaped us to be innovators in our practices, technologies and partnerships.
If you are a problem solver, self-starter, optimist who loves collaborating and figuring things out, then we would love to connect with you!
Petal and Pup is looking for a Junior Buyer who has a sharp eye for emerging trends and cutting edge of style. As a Junior Buyer for our global company, you will support the in-house Buyers with sourcing styles and stock for your category and have the opportunity to manage sub-categories with a focus on outstanding sell-through while following the brands direction.This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to establish your career as a Junior Buyer within the fashion industry, whilst being a part of a market-leading company reaching for optimal global growth. Essential Functions- Partner with buyers to Source, develop and select assortment to build a range that is commercially strong, regionally specific, and relevant to our customers.
- Ensure completion of required administrative tasks related to buying (writing purchase orders, new item set-up, pricing worksheets, Po tracking and Po writing Etc).
- Set up, analyse, present, and recap sales trends, results, amp; hindsights to leadership and cross-functional partners. Demonstrate on a daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal, quarterly, and yearly basis.
- Continue to build data analytical skills and maintain data integrity across the system (i.e., Shopify, Inventory Planner, NetSuite, and any proprietary tools built in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets).
- Identify and analyse new trends/styles and their relevance to the Petal amp; Pup customer.
- Manage OTB within defined categories with help from a replenishment/ Head of Planning amp; Replenishment
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
- Analyse and report on competitors (online and in-store, domestic and international) for stock, pricing, styling, and overall range.
- Research the competition, all social media platforms, and markets to identify emerging trends, categories, and promotional campaign opportunities
- Assess product range for gaps and opportunities.
- Help with campaign collection lifecycle. Assist in building a collection line list for monthly Marketing stories. Aid buyers in assorting and tracking products until Marketing handoff.
- Price products to optimise demand through evaluation of product cost, sell-through, margin, and other factors.
- Utilise learnings to revise in-season and future-season actions, strategies, and assortments
- Review sales performance to identify potential reorders and recommend styles for markdowns
- Analyse sales in-season and post-season (hindsight) to identify hits and misses
- Monitor deliveries, including late deliveries, incorrect/partial deliveries, and incorrect invoices
- Actively search for new products and brands that align with the Petal amp; Pup aesthetic and business strategy
Requirements for the position- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Statistics, or a related topic preferred. Closely related work experience can be substituted on a year-for-year basis (i.e., 4 year degree = 4 years of closely related work experience).
- Previous experience in fashion/apparel buying is required.
- Must be able to demonstrate high proficiency in MS Excel (i.e., formulas, macros, pivot tables). Power BI is a plus
- Outstanding interpersonal skills which include a demonstrated ability to actively listen and show empathy.
- Positive, optimistic, "can do" attitude towards problem-solving.
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