Entry Buyer - Sports

The role

You will support department strategy, vision, and budget planning. You will drive product conception and development for the sports category to achieve sales growth.

What you will do

• Understand and drive company wide strategies and OKRs
• Conduct market research to make recommendations on product and brand selection
• Monitor inventory levels to maintain adequate stock
• Evaluate vendor performance and assist in selection or deactivation processes
• Negotiate favourable terms and conditions for commission based and OTB based vendors
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry regulations
• Identify emerging trends and source new products
• Maintain accurate records of vendor details
• Identify opportunities for improvements for the customer onsite experience
• Analyse data and interpret trends to propose informed decisions

Required qualifications

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Skilled in Excel reporting including pivot tables and v-look ups
• Strong communication skills
• Great eye for detail
• Excellent time management skills
• A strong team player
• A love for all things Sports, Fitness & Activewear

Nice to have

• Previous experience as a Junior Buyer or experienced Assistant Buyer working in high volume business

About the company

THE ICONIC is a fashion e-commerce and lifestyle destination in Australia and New Zealand. The Commercial team is data, product and trend orientated.