Assistant Category Buyer - Womens - 12 Month Max Term Contract

Since 2011, THE ICONIC has redefined the future of retail in Australia and New Zealand. As the #1 fashion e-commerce & lifestyle destination in the region, our e-commerce platforms provide an inspiring and seamless end-to-end customer experience through our own technology innovations.  THE ICONIC Commercial team is data, product and trend orientated. Our Commercial team is customer obsessed and delivers the future of fashion through curating a customer centric platform of choice. The Category Buying team work together with the Planning team to drive sales, maximise profit, manage intake and ensure that of the moment and forward-thinking ranges engage THE ICONIC customer. As the Assistant Category Buyer you will report to the Category Buyer. You will support the department strategy, vision and budget planning. You will support the Category Buyer to achieve the sales growth within your category in alignment with THE ICONIC’s commercial strategy. We are currently looking for an Assistant Category Buyer on a 12 month Max Term contract to join our Womenswear Footwear Team. Key Responsibilities.. You understand and drive company wide strategies and OKR’s. You will assist in the procurement of your category. Working with your Category Buyer and Senior Category Buyer you will monitor the inventory levels to maintain adequate stock levels. Support Category Admin to resolve issues or discrepancies with orders, invoices, or deliveries. Manage conversation with vendor about order, invoice, or delivery issues Analyse data, interpret trends, and propose informed decisions. Collaborate with vendors to achieve mutual goals and foster partnerships. Working with your Category Buyer and Senior Category Buyer you will monitor the inventory levels to maintain adequate stock levels. You evaluate vendor performance and assist in the selection and deactivation and/or exit process. You are able to negotiate favourable terms and conditions for contracts for both commission based (Platform) and OTB based (Wholesale) vendors. Identifying vendor supply chain challenges through regular quality assurance reviews. Collaborating across departments to ensure timely deliveries. You will resolve any issues or discrepancies with orders, invoices or deliveries. You will ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and industry regulations. Managing the vendor admin to ensure accuracy. Using clear customer focus you identify opportunities for improvements for the customer onsite experience. You are able to analyse data, interpret trends and propose informed decisions based on data. You have analytical skills enabling you to identify cost savings opportunities. Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, you are able to work collaboratively with vendors to achieve mutual goals and foster partnerships. You develop relationships with internal key stakeholders such as Marketing, Vendor Management, Operations and Finance. A clear and effective commun...