Buyer’s Assistant - Platypus

Job description

Since 1998 here at Platypus Shoes we have made it our business to deck out every single person who walks through our doors with the freshest footwear from all the biggest brands. But we reckon life goes beyond shoes. We believe it’s what you do in them that truly counts. So stay out late. Wake up early. Walk there, run back. Stand tall and be a champion in a crowd of Naysayers. We’re for the ones that dance harder, sing louder and don’t care what anyone else thinks. This is your story. Play Life Loud. Platypus Shoes is a part of the Accent Group which is Australia and New Zealand's largest footwear group with over 900+ stores, 34 brands and 30+ online platforms including;, Platypus, Skechers, Hype DC, Vans, Dr. Martens, Subtype, The Athletes Foot,, Merrell, Timberland, Stylerunner, Hoka, UGG, Saucony, Sports Direct & Nude Lucy! We're looking for a highly organised and analytical Buyer’s Assistant to join the Platypus Shoes Buying team. Supporting the Retail Buyers, you'll play a key role in bringing seasonal ranges to life while helping drive sales, margin and inventory performance across your portfolio. Working closely with internal teams, stores and leading global brand partners, you'll support merchandise planning, trade reporting, inventory management, order processing and product analysis. What You'll Be Doing • Support the Retail Buyer in developing and executing merchandise strategies across assigned brands and categories. • Analyse weekly sales and product performance to identify trends, risks and opportunities. • Assist with seasonal range planning, buying plans and order quantification. • Prepare weekly trade reports, store sales reporting, inventory reporting and post-season analysis. • Manage purchase orders, contracts and product data, ensuring accuracy across all systems. • Coordinate deliveries and work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure stock arrives on time. • Maintain accurate buying plans, product hierarchies and inventory records. • Build strong relationships with brand partners and suppliers to support successful trading outcomes. • Communicate product updates and key information to stores. • Visit stores to gain market insights, understand customer trends and gather feedback from retail teams. • Contribute to ad hoc reporting and cross-functional projects that support the wider Buying team. What You'll Bring • Previous experience in a buying office, merchandise or retail support role. • Strong interest in sneakers, fashion, streetwear and product. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with strong analytical capability. • Excellent organisation and attention to detail. • The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Strong communication and relationship-building skills. • Experience using AP21 or a similar retail system is highly regarded. Why Join Us? At Platypus Shoes, we're all about sneakers, streetwear and culture. We bring together the biggest global brands, the latest product and a community that lives and breathes footwear. At Accent Group Limited we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We believe in the diversity of our people across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, physical and mental ability. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves. The Accent Group acknowledges, and pays respect, to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Maori people.