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Twenty years later, we've built a global Australian fashion brand loved across more than 25 countries.\nYOUR DREAM OPPORTUNITY\nJoin our dynamic Buying team as a Buyer’s Assistant and take the first exciting step in building your career in fashion buying. Supporting the Assistant Buyer across buying administration, production coordination and sample management, you’ll help keep purchase orders accurate, product information up to date and key department activities running smoothly. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn how a global fashion buying team operates while developing your product knowledge, commercial awareness and technical capability.\nGET EXCITED TO\nSupport the purchase order process, raising, maintaining and updating accurate orders in WFX\nCoordinate order updates and communicate amendments, repeats, cancellations and style changes to relevant teams\nHelp maintain accurate product information, including e-commerce descriptions, pricing details and sample imagery\nManage product samples for meetings, photoshoots, Visual Merchandising and PR activities\nKeep sample rails, filing systems and the range room organised and presentation-ready\nSupport the Assistant Buyer with reports, analysis, line sheets and delivery updates\nWork closely with Buying, Planning, Design, Quality Assurance and Production teams\nComplete competitor shop visits and build your understanding of product, customers and market trends\nDevelop your buying knowledge within a fast-paced global fashion brand where initiative and attention to detail are valued\nTHE PERKS WE OFFER YOU\nAs a valued member of the Forever New family, you'll not only enjoy a wide range of exciting rewards and benefits but also be part of a team that genuinely appreciates your talent and dedication.\nBenefit from a generous 40% employee discount, including periodic discounts for your family and friends.\nCoffee lover? Indulge in daily subsidized coffee and lunch at the café downstairs.\nEnjoy the flexibility of loyalty and birthday leave to celebrate special moments in your life.\nReceive recruitment referral incentives for bringing talented individuals to join our exceptional team.\nTake advantage of our wellbeing and environmental incentives, promoting your overall wellness and contributing to a sustainable future.\nEngage in continuous learning and development programs to enhance your skills and foster personal and professional growth.\nBe recognized for your outstanding contributions through our recognition program and service awards.\nEnjoy the convenience of subsidized car parking, ensuring a stress-free commute.\nThrive in our vibrant head office located in Richmond, an area renowned for its energy and creativity.\nGain exposure to a global business operating across 5 continents, expanding your horizons and providing diverse experiences.\nTHE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU OFFER US\nYou’ll be highly organised, detail-focused and excited to begin or continue developing your career in fashion buying. You’re comfortable managing multiple priorities, enjoy working collaboratively and bring a proactive, can-do approach to every task.\nGraduate-level experience or early career experience in fashion, retail, buying or administration\nA qualification in Fashion, or current studies towards one, is desirable\nStrong organisational and planning skills with excellent attention to detail\nConfidence using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook and Word\nAbility to work accurately under pressure and meet tight deadlines\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\nA collaborative approach, with the ability to also work independently\nFlexibility and willingness to assist with a broad range of administrative and ad hoc tasks\nA proactive attitude, personal initiative and willingness to learn\nThe ability to manage competing priorities and take ownership of assigned responsibilities\nWhether we’re designing our latest fashion collection, learning, laughing, and collaborating as a team or providing expert styling advice to our loyal customers, these are a few of the values engrained in our DNA:\nThink Customer\nRespect for all\nKeep it Simple\nTake Responsibility\nAct with Pace\nIf you’re excited to contribute to a growing global brand and play a meaningful role in our success, we’d love to hear from you. 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