Merchandise Buyer Assistant assists merchandise buyers in selecting merchandise, placing orders, and distributing inventory. May be responsible for some inventory replenishment but without open-to-buy responsibilities. Being a Merchandise Buyer Assistant may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor. To be a Merchandise Buyer Assistant typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Assistant Buyer
Melbourne - Inner
We are recruiting for an Assistant Buyer to join the amazing Baby & Kids Bonds Retail team! We would love to talk to you if you are a Junior or Assistant Buyer seeking that elusive next step to bring you closer to a Buyer role!
This role is initially an 11 month contract.
A day in the life of
As Assistant Buyer you will work very closely with and support the Buyer in the administration of the total portfolio, with a particular focus on the Kids business.
Expect to be involved in the following :
You will be assisting in decision making, analysing product ranges, building the assortment plans from the bottom up and seeing them through the season.
There is a lot of involvement with adjacent teams : Brand & Category, Design, Retail, VM, Marketing and Online, so you must be confident, have bags of initiative and super resourceful.
Forming alliances and influencing at all levels is one of your strengths, and you're able to deliver a concise yet punchy message that resonates with your audience.
Hanes Brands Australasia is home to some of Australia's most iconic brands, and we are proud to be part the US powerhouse Hanes Brands Inc, one of the world's largest manufacturer and marketer of basic apparel brands.
We have 18 brands in our HBA portfolio, including Bonds, Champion, Berlei, Jockey, Sheridan and Bras N Things, and a number of offices across Australia and New Zealand.
Our Head Office is in Kew, Melbourne; we have multiple sites in Sydney, offices in Auckland and factories in China. We're a household name delivering beautiful comfy products that Aussies just love.
And with six hugely successful e-commerce sites, an extensive and rapidly growing store network, amazing and well-established wholesale partnerships and a growing international presence, the future is looking bright!
Cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace
At Hanes Australasia we value an inclusive and diverse environment in line with our purpose of creating the fabric of a better life for our People and Planet.
Our recruitment decisions are based on the key essential needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique experience, strengths, and characteristics.
We encourage you to talk to us about how we can accommodate and provide support for employees with disability, illness, or injury, including : flexible working hours, allocating minor duties to another person, assistive technologies and additional training and support.
For more information, please email us at [email protected] . For any non-related accessibility enquiries please direct these to [email protected]
Creating the fabric of a better life for people and the planet :
Outside of government advice to work from home during lockdowns, we are also proud to promote ongoing flexible working, where even after the pandemic ceases, there will be the opportunity to work 2 days from home ongoingly.
Express your interest by selecting APPLY NOW and upload your CV. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
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