Assistant Buyer

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Buyer or Buying Administrator ready for the next step in their career! This opportunity will allow you apply your passion for fashion and retail knowledge to support the development of product ranges.

APG & CO

A leader in the Australian fashion industry, APG & Co designs and manages Sportscraft, SABA and JAG. For over 50 years, APG & Co. has curated, grown and evolved these brands to be at the forefront of Australian fashion. We celebrate our history while allowing our brands to express themselves in contemporary, relevant and authentic ways.

We have an unwavering commitment to design and quality across all aspects of our business. This commitment, when coupled with our creativity and passion allows us to bring great brands to life in engaging and surprising ways.

APG & Co has over 1200 employees across Australia and New Zealand.

The working environment is dynamic, professional and passionate. The mission: Bringing Style to Life. APG & Co values working as a collective, thriving on change, and playing to win. We are built to last.

The Role

PRODUCT

• Responsible for sample management and tracker
• Communicate trade reactions, summarise and update on a weekly basis
• Responsible for comp shopping

RANGE

• Creation of Buying Boards, line sheets and updating range plans
• Communicate updated range information to Sydney and overseas teams
• Liaise with wider business functions on sample management for key meetings in the Buying Calendar and in the progress of the ranges to final store execution
• Responsible for raising POs
• Order and chase PR samples and assist marketing with campaign imagery and concession looks
• Pull samples to be shot online and assist with styling

PRODUCTION

• Attend fittings and manage up to date Production Tracker.
• Lead weekly production meetings with the wider team to manage the progress of the product and ensure on time delivery of the ranges. Escalate any production issues to that would effect on time delivery of ranges to store.
• Price negotiation and delivery confirmation.

ADMINISTRATION and SYSTEMS

• Management of AP21/ Maple/ Range Plan
• Raising EANS, price tickets and communicating with stores on any product or pricing changes

• Assist in the Buying administration and management of processes and procedures to deliver ranges to stores with accurate product information. Communicate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders all relevant information.

You

• Relevant retail exposure is a must with some past experience supporting a buying team
• Analytical ability, numeric accuracy and attention to detail
• Adaptable and comfortable working in upbeat fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management and organisational skills

Where do I sign?

As part of the APG family you'll enjoy plenty of exiting rewards and benefits.

• 50% discount on all brands
• Flexible working - hybrid of work from home and in our beautiful offices
• True work / life balance, including 4pm Friday finish
• Birthday leave
• Culture Club - monthly social events, monthly morning tea and more
• An Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Paid Parental Leave
• Recognition and Service awards
• Employee Referral Program

Style your career in a new direction - apply now and join our talented team.