Buyer

**Buyer**

San Francisco, CA / Petal & Pup US Merchandising / Full Time Created with a love for fashion, Petal and Pup was founded in 2014 with a focus on curating must-have trends for the Australian customer. With an Instagram account and a digital storefront combined with a passion for selecting the best, fashion forward styles, Petal and Pup quickly grew into a global online shopping destination.

Today, we have over 2 million followers across various social channels, customers in over 80 countries and operations spanning Australia and the USA. We are a brand that is leading the wave of next generation, socially native shopping experiences.

We are a people-centric culture building sincere relationships with our customers and our teams. Our brand has been built on four values: We are all about style We are mindful We are egalitarians We love our customers

We have operations in Brisbane, Australia and California, USA. We are looking for e-commerce, fashion and customer enthusiasts to join our growing team. Our digital first approach has shaped us to be innovators in our practices, technologies and partnerships.

If you are a problem solver, self-starter, optimist who loves collaborating and figuring things out, then we would love to connect with you!

As a Buyer, you will create and develop business strategies and seasonal assortment plans to deliver sales and profits for the assigned department in line with strategies set by the Merchandise Manager & Vice President of Merchandising. You will identify category opportunities and recommend new products or concepts for your department. You will also coordinate information across functions working closely with Product Development, Replenishment & Planning, Marketing, Vendor Compliance, Site Merchandising, Warehouse Ops, and Finance. + Identify and purchase new & replenishment styles across multiple categories under the direction of the VP of Merchandising.

+ Source, develop, and select assortment to build a range that is commercially strong, regionally specific, and relevant to our customer.

+ Ensure completion of required administrative tasks related to buying (writing purchase orders, new item set-up, pricing worksheets, etc.).

+ Analyse weekly & monthly sales, stock, and on-order with the goal of optimising sales and minimising markdowns.

+ Analyse, present, and recap sales trends, results, & hindsights to leadership and cross-functional partners. Demonstrate on a daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal, quarterly, and yearly basis.

+ Identify and analyse new trends/styles and their relevance to the Petal & Pup customer.

+ Manage OTB within defined categories with help from a replenishment/ Head of Planning & Replenishment

+ Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.

+ Analyse and report on competitors (online and in-store, domestic and international) for stock, pricing, styling, and overall range.

+ Research the competition, all social media platforms, and markets to identify emerging trends, categories, and promotional campaign opportunities

+ Assess product range for gaps and opportunities.

+ Price products to optimise demand through evaluation of product cost, sell through, margin, and other factors.

+ Curate events or Capsules by selecting product assortment and determining best presentation. Utilise data regarding past product and event performance to inform decisions regarding assortment.

+ 14. Negotiate buying terms with vendors (price, quantity, delivery)

+ Utilise learnings to revise in-season and future season actions, strategies, and assortments

+ Review sales performance to identify potential reorders and recommend styles for markdowns

+ Analyse sales in-season and post-season (hindsight) to identify hits and misses

+ Oversee monitoring and management of deliveries, including late deliveries, incorrect/partial deliveries, and incorrect invoices

+ Actively search for new products and brands that align with the Petal & Pup aesthetic and business strategy

**Education and Experience:**

+ Have 2 + years' experience as a Buyer - fast fashion highly desirable

+ A creative eye

+ Great data analysis skills

+ Great communication and relationship building skills

+ Ability to work autonomously

+ Know and love our brand & product, connecting with our customer

+ Have a great eye for our product and what sets us apart

+ Be fashion-forward & trend-focused

**Knowledge and Skills:**

+ Result-oriented and self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency

+ Able to prioritise projects frequently

+ Excellent verbal communication skills to communicate clearly, effectively, and timely with colleagues all levels

+ Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.

+ Strong financial acumen

+ Keen attention to detail with strong multi-tasking skills

+ Ability to thrive in ambiguous and fast paced environments

+ Data-driven decision-making mentality, sound business judgment, and the ability to back your recommendations up with meaningful analytical thinking

+ Ability to organise, prioritise, and reorder workload in a dynamic environment

We care about our employees and have curated a benefit package that enriches our team's experience. At Petal and Pup we certainly love our work perks!

Amazing Employee Discount Program (50%) Company Sponsored Medical (HMO & PPO Options), Dental, & Vision Plans Company Paid Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, & Employee Assistance Plans 401(k) Program (100% Match Up to 5% of Pay) Individual & Team Based Leadership Development Programs Positive Company Culture that Celebrates both Personal & Company Milestones 15 Vacation Days + 10 Sick Days + 10 Holidays

Petal & Pup offers you the chance to make a daily impact on a global business. We look forward to meeting you!

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Petal & Pup USA, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We're committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all walks of life. Come join us, different makes us better.

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