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Join our Sportscraft Menswear team and drive the success of the business in line with the wider business’s strategic goals. Identify business opportunities and propose solutions to maximise profitability. APG & CoA 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 RoleAccountability for developing and actioning seasonal buying strategies. Including, but not limited to:Monitoring Weekly and Monthly Sales Analysis and SWOTsBuilding FM% Growth StrategyEstablishing a commercial but profitable Pricing ArchitectureCategory mix and growth StrategyUltimately Growing market shareTrade and optimise the department in collaboration with the Planning team, proactively identifying and reacting in a timely way to both risks and opportunitiesWork closely with Design and the internal product development team to maximise product opportunities across the business, ensuring each category delivers innovationManage Senior Product Developer with effective leadership qualitiesBuilding strong relationships with the other Buying and Sourcing Teams, sharing intel to improve companywide processes and leverage cost savingsNegotiate FOB Costings to ensure FM growthQuantify and Place Purchase OrdersEnsure that the product is in the right place at the right timeOwn FOB supplier communication during the Production stage and oversea PLM production meetings held by the BAAWork closely with QA to ensure the best fit, and quality is maintained with consistencyBuilding strong relationships with internal stakeholders including Planning, Marketing, and retail to drive category stock turns, product placement and product knowledgeOversee maintenance of AP21 Management YouPrevious experience working in Menswear as a Buyer is highly desirableTrack record of delivering and exceeding sales and margin targets is essentialTrack record of identifying and delivering on new product opportunitiesExperience in establishing QA standards for a Premium BrandExperience in dealing with offshore offices / Supply ChainProven track record for delivery of KPI’sStrong work ethicTeam PlayerForward thinking and innovativeHigh attention to detail Where do I sign?This role is based in our stunning head offices in Alexandria. We offer a flexible working environment, 50% discount on products, sample sales, paid parental leave, a fun, fast-paced working environment, and excellent opportunities for growth and development. Style your career in a new direction and apply now.
AUD
Australia - NSW
Sydney
CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs
Alexandria
2015
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