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About Shoes & Sox:
As Australia’s leading children’s footwear retailer, a lifetime of healthy walking starts here. At Shoes & Sox our mission is to get every baby, toddler and kid (big and little) in Australia into shoes that FIT their feet as well as their adventures, their personality, and their family, perfectly.

Our knowledge, experience, and expertise in fitting shoes means we’re a go-to source for parents who want peace of mind. That foundation of trust defines our brand as a reliable partner in nurturing kid’s development, every step of their journey – from a toddler’s first steps to their final school shoe.

As part of the iconic Brand Collective retail group, Shoes & Sox create career and customer experiences that enrich the lives of children throughout our 80+ stores in Australia and beyond.

About Brand Collective:
Brand Collective is one of Australia's most prominent apparel, footwear & sport groups, operating our omnichannel offer across 300+ stores with over 3,000 team members, a comprehensive online business and an extensive wholesale network. Our portfolio ranges from iconic heritage to timeless contemporary, from street culture to considered craftsmanship, and from private label to international luxury fashion brands. At Brand Collective we bring brands to life! 

What you’ll do:

• Support Buying Manager in providing strategic direction through product and brand architecture
• Participate in the range building and selection process for third party brands
• Interpret and analyse relevant data to identify trends and inform future buys
• Work closely with suppliers, building relationships, negotiations, buy preparation and follow up
• Attend previews to evaluate seasonal ranges according to each business group requirements
• Manage in-season performance objectives through detailed sales analysis of business performance
• Critically evaluate financial and product attribute information
• Prepare buying information and documentation in support of in-season, pre-season, post seasonal and future buy plans and in collaboration with the planning team
• Develop networks to gain insights into customer demand, trends, preferences, and opportunities and work closely with the retail team in support of product knowledge (including regular store visits).
• Provide administrative and strategic support in the buying department

The skills and experience we are looking for:

• You have 3+ years’ experience as a retail buyer
• Experience working with 3rd party suppliers
• Analytical thinker and high-level attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft applications
• Organized and well prepared
• Excel well under pressure
• Resilient and open to feedback
• Excellent communicator and decision maker
• Willing and eager to share ideas
• Data driven and love getting the most out of your numbers

Just some of the perks we offer you

• Generous discounts for you and your family across Brand Collective's stable of brands! That’s 50% off brands such as Reebok, Elka Collective, Yarra Trail, Superdry, Clarks, Review, Hush Puppies and many more 
• RECENTLY LAUNCHED - additional discounts across our parent company, LK Group, including Daniel's Donuts, Hommey, LK Group Hospitality, Snooze, and many more!
• Pet friendly workspace - yes, you can bring your dog to work! 
• Invitations to sample sales 
• Paid parental leave, volunteer leave, purchased leave program  
• Novated Leasing 
• Generous service awards 
• Employee Assistance Program with free access to Mental Health Professionals.

Apply today to bring brands to life

At Brand Collective our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We value diversity and inclusion in all forms, thus hire based on capability and performance. If you feel like your skills align with the role and company culture, apply today with your current resume and optional Cover Letter.

Please note: at this time, Brand Collective are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role, and will not be liable for any unsolicited candidate profiles or associated fees. We encourage applicants to apply directly to this posting if they would like to be considered for this opportunity. The advertising of this role may close earlier than the listed date, and encourage applicants to apply early.