Buyer

Want to work with NZ's most popular brands, in a team that appreciates you? Are you a trend chaser who's as comfortable in a spreadsheet as you are scrolling fashion feeds and ready to see your ideas become reality at an iconic kiwi company?

Well, here’s your chance.

We’re looking for a Buyer to join our Head Office team in Rosedale, Auckland in a full-time role working 42.5hrs per week Monday to Friday 7:30am-4:30pm.

We are North Beach; a 100% kiwi owned and operated clothing chain with 12 locations around Aotearoa.  Stocking a wide range of street, surf, skate, outdoors and lifestyle clothing and footwear, we are NZ’s house of brands; a one-stop shop for the latest trends.

About the job:

The Buyer role is responsible for developing, purchasing and growing assigned product category or categories, playing a crucial part in ensuring on-trend and diverse ranges with the assigned category meet the demands of the North Beach Customer. If you like being organised, and a consistent achiever – this role is for you.

You will also be supporting the wider buying team.

What you’ll be doing:

~        Buying on-trend and diverse ranges within the assigned category that meet the demands of the North Beach customer

~        Achieving and adhering to seasonal plans set by the Head of Merchandise

~        Seeking new and maintaining existing brand and business relationships

~        Consistently achieving and exceeding KPI targets and business performance targets (set periodically through the year)

~        Negotiating optimal trading terms and securing the best available indent/settlement discounts

~        Maintaining consistent product flow and range profile through multiple seasons

~        Reviewing and acting on performance figures to drive sales and profit, and minimising potential margin losses through effective markdown identification and management

~        Weekly sales and trend analysis of performance vs. plan, adjusting forward orders as necessary to reduce aged stock

~        Maintaining and enhancing the category's replenishment model

~        Maintaining the weekly flow of in-season product into stores based on sales trends

~        Identifying and sourcing appropriate promotions, clearance buys and product/brand activations in line with trade strategy

~        Sourcing exclusive lines and brands to support North Beach's unique proposition in the market

~        Conducting regular market and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities and threats

~        Visiting North Beach stores to support and train the sales team, and gathering feedback on range directions, missed opportunities and areas of improvement

~        Supporting the Head of Merchandise and wider Buying team

~        Consistently adding, refining and improving procedure notes for relevant responsibilities

What performance will look like….

~        Category buys delivered on-time and within set OTB

~        Achievement of GP, aged stock, turnover and sell-through targets within set KPIs

~        Planning and strategy initiatives implemented and actioned efficiently

~        Enhancing North Beach’s reputation and competitive advantage as a leading retailer in our channel through constant process enhancement, trend recognition and technology implementation

~        Quality supplier relationships that act to drive profit and sales

~        Being an integral part of a cohesive, effective Buying team with excellent chain of communication both internally and externally

You’ll succeed if you….

~        Have extensive category buying experience and a high level of range planning ability

~        Are proficient in data interpretation

~        Have computer literacy – Excel, AI, Workflow software, POS reporting systems

~        Can spot problems before they become problems – and suggest solutions

~        Have worldwide and local brand and trend recognition, with commercial acumen

~        Are goal and results driven, with an unwavering drive to achieve excellence

~        Can juggle priorities, multi-task and hit deadlines without breaking a sweat

~        Have excellent communication and negotiation skills, with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers

~        Are confident in sharing ideas and professionally raising concerns to support constructive outcomes

~        Can take ownership and accountability while being accepting and positive towards feedback

~        Are self-motivated but team minded

~        Have a tertiary qualification in a related field - desirable but not essential