Buyer | Footwear & Accessories

As Billini enters an exciting period of growth, we are looking for an experienced and results-driven Buyer with a love for footwear & accessories to join our growing team in Marrickville, Sydney. You will be a critical part of the team and thrive working in a fast-paced, collaborative and supportive environment.

primary job responsibilities & duties

Reporting to the General Manager, this role will be responsible for but not limited to:
- Managing various aspects of buying through the knowledge of key seasonal trends, product sell through and customer feedback from retail stores
- OTB management at a topline and category level
- Lead in building commercial ranges, ensuring the customer is top of mind
- Analysing results and maintaining decision making reports
- Working with the Planning team on identifying stock movements and markdowns
- Working closely with the Product team to ensure product ranges are in line with business and customer requirements
- Adhering to critical path timelines to ensure stock is delivered at the right time
- Monitoring stock deliveries and communicating to wider business on ITSD
- Visiting retail stores and promoting an open and receptive culture between the retail team and buying team
- Partnering with new store openings including initial stock buy
- Analysing seasonal results and strategy according to OTB and sales budgets
- In-season and post season analysisPromoting cross-functional communication with relevant stakeholders

qualifications & experience

- 3+ years’ experience as a Buyer role ideally within the fashion industry
- Advanced Excel skills are a must
- Strong analytical and reporting skills
- Capable of working in a fast-paced environment for a high-volume retailer
- Highly driven to achieve sell through KPI’s and sales budgets
- Excellent communication and computer skills
- Proven ability to work independently as well as within a team
- Apparel 21 (ERP) experience preferred, but not essential

benefits

- Enticing remuneration package
- Hybrid working arrangement: 1 day work from home, 4 days work from the office
- Generous staff discounts on Billini and Banbe products
- Modern office space in Marrickville
- Close to transport links – our office is less than a 10 minute walk from Sydenham train station
- A day off on your birthday
- Enjoy regular team bonding events
- Dog friendly office

ABOUT BILLINI

Billini is one of Australia's leading and fastest growing fashion footwear and accessories retailer with 42 stores in Australia and a powerful eCommerce store at www.billini.com. Our stylish designs, high quality and value for money have set the stage for our continued success and growth.
When you join Billini, you become part of a vibrant team that focuses on passion, collaboration, and progression.
If you would like to join a company that is growing and succeeding, a team who are working together to achieve the company’s overall goals and be rewarded for your contributions, then we would love to hear from you.