Senior Buyer - Curve

FOREVER US

Step into the world of Forever New, where fashion knows no boundaries. As Australia's trailblazing brand in clothing and accessories, we're taking the globe by storm with over 350+ stores and a thriving online presence. Our community is a vibrant tapestry of style enthusiasts, visionary designers, creative thinkers, and trendsetters who have propelled us from Melbourne to the world stage. With an unwavering passion for fashion, we are dedicated to creating moments that bring a radiant smile to her face.

THE PERKS WE OFFER YOU

As a valued member of the Forever New family, you'll not only enjoy a wide range of exciting rewards and benefits, but also be part of a team that genuinely appreciates your talent and dedication.

Discover the perks of joining us:

• Benefit from a generous 40% employee discount, including periodic discounts for your family and friends.
• Enjoy the flexibility of loyalty and birthday leave to celebrate special moments in your life.
• Indulge in monthly afternoon tea sessions and monthly early finish Fridays, creating a delightful work atmosphere.
• Take advantage of our wellbeing and environmental incentives, promoting your overall wellness and contributing to a sustainable future.
• Engage in continuous learning and development programs to enhance your skills and foster personal and professional growth.
• Be recognized for your outstanding contributions through our recognition program and service awards.
• Enjoy the convenience of subsidized car parking, ensuring a stress-free commute.
• Thrive in our vibrant head office located in Richmond, an area renowned for its energy and creativity.
• Gain exposure to a global business operating across 5 continents, expanding your horizons and providing diverse experiences.
• Receive recruitment referral incentives for bringing talented individuals to join our exceptional team.

YOUR DREAM OPPORTUNITY

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Buyer who is eager to push boundaries and has an innate sense of style and a passion for the fast-paced world of fashion! Elevate your career and join our talented Buying team in redefining the world of Curve.

You will be at the forefront of driving the Curve category to brand new heights and will unleash your creativity and expertise as you develop commercially relevant ranges for Forever New's global markets. Your comprehensive knowledge of local and overseas market trends will be instrumental in constructing a commercially balanced range that adheres to the critical path. 

As part of our incredibly talented Buying team, you will collaborate and thrive alongside like-minded individuals who will fuel your creativity and ignite your inspiration like never before. You will have the empowering opportunity to develop and nurture a team of ambitious junior members, who will seek your mentorship and support for their professional growth. 

Get excited to:

• Construct a commercially balanced range which offers the right mix of print, plain, and colour and end use for the business
• Liaising with the Managing Director and Buying leaders on long-term product planning
• Ensure a clear and sensible price architecture which ensures maximum sales and profitability
• Work with design to ensure range reflects the right level of newness/fashion/trend & that volume lines are maximised and moved on at the right time
• Coordinate all areas of the buying process to ensure that stock is ordered and delivered on time
• Analyse & have a comprehensive understanding of category history applying this to the range build
• Ensure range reflects climate needs of all regions
• Ensure all department financial parameters and targets are achieved
• Respond to sales and market data to make commercial decisions to maximise sales opportunities and minimise potential future risks
• Trade the department, in collaboration with the Planner, by optimising profit, maximising department potential through repeats, and minimising slow performance through promotion or mark-downs
• Comprehensive knowledge of local and overseas market trends through various mediums including magazines and online research
• Analyse relevance of trends for brand and plan reaction accordingly
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and awareness of competitors and external trends, identifying missed opportunities and trends to maximise revenue
• Brief Design to ensure fabrics, prints and style details are consistent with brand vision using relevant option plan provided by Planning
• Work with Design & QA to ensure best fit, consistency of fit and best possible quality of fabric, trim, make and finish
• Make commercial decisions throughout the development process of a product with respect to delivering the most commercial style in the most profitable way, adhering to brand standards
• Be aware of production progress against department critical path ensuring key dates are met by the team.

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU OFFER US

• Specific Curve category experience is required
• At least 5 years’ experience as a Buyer or 2+ years' experience as a Senior Buyer
• Exceptional knowledge of all fabrications, raw materials, product categories and garment construction
• Experience working across international markets
• Strong commercial acumen and business judgement
• Well-developed internal and external stakeholder management skills
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Fashion Design/Buying (or equivalent)
• Experience in team management

At Forever New, our people and customers are the heart and soul of everything we do. As our retail footprint rapidly expands across the globe, we embrace diversity and inclusion in all forms. We believe in hiring based on capability and performance, fostering an environment where everyone has the opportunity to shine. 

Our DNA is shaped by a set of core values that guide our every step:

• Think Customer
• Respect for all
• Keep it Simple
• Take Responsibility
• Act with Pace

Join Forever New and become part of a community that values your uniqueness and offers exciting opportunities for personal and professional growth. Apply now and let your talents shine in an environment that celebrates diversity and fosters success!