Description : Assistant Buyer. Company : City Beach Australia. Location : Brisbane QLD

At City Beach, our people are at the core of what we do, both our customers and our team. All are welcome under the City Beach roof, where value is placed on individual style, teamwork, authenticity, adaptability, and a desire to exceed expectations. We stock some of the world's biggest brands across surf, skate, streetwear, and fashion. Our stores are a hub that connect our customers to events, influencers, and trends, allowing them to live life on their terms.


The role: We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Buyer to join our Women’s Buying team and deliver products in line with latest trends to City Beach customers. In this role, you will spend your days analysing trends, creating new products, and ensuring that when a customer needs our product, it is in the right place for them. You will work closely with the brands that you love, to keep City Beach at the forefront of men’s fashion by shopping new season looks and using your knowledge of consumer behaviour and forecasts to deliver these products to our stores.

What you’ll be doing:

• Work closely with your Buyer to monitor the sales of your products
• Allocate your product stock based on performance and demand from our stores
• Coordinate appointments for buyers including range showings and supplier appointments
• Create forecasts for new products and ranges
• Build and manage relationships with suppliers throughout the product development process
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure KPI’s are met
• Write, review, and organise purchase orders for suppliers
• Monitor cancellations and changes to delivery date throughout the production process
• General administration duties for your department
• Potential travel to attend buying trips
  
  

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience in Buying
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Suite including Excel
• Well-developed communication and organisational skills
• The ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Strong analytical capabilities
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• A keen interest in fashion trends and an ability to know what’s next
• Brand analysis and identification skills
  
  

Why join us? City Beach staff enjoy a fun, energetic and supportive working environment, career development opportunities within the Fashion industry and some great perks including a 35% team member discount!

Company Culture City Beach appreciates the value in a diverse workforce, and we are passionate about actively seeking to accommodate the unique needs of all people. We are committed to building an environment that respects, celebrates, and empowers individual differences. Above all, City Beach aims to ensure everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Want to apply? This role will give you the opportunity to utilise your skills, experience, and enthusiasm to help continue City Beach’s growth and be a key part of our Buying team. If you think you have the skills and the passion to succeed in this role, apply today! Please note, City Beach Australia reserves the right to close the applicant portal at any time.