Our Vacancies
Buyer's Assistant
- 508611
- Richmond, VIC - Head Office, VIC
- FTP - Full-time Permanent
FOREVER US
This year, we celebrate 20 years of Forever New.
Our story started with a simple premise; to create moments worth remembering through the pieces in her wardrobe. Twenty years later, we've built a global Australian fashion brand loved across more than 25 countries.
YOUR DREAM OPPORTUNITY
• Coordinate order updates and communicate amendments, repeats, cancellations and style changes to relevant teams
• Help maintain accurate product information, including e-commerce descriptions, pricing details and sample imagery
• Manage product samples for meetings, photoshoots, Visual Merchandising and PR activities
• Keep sample rails, filing systems and the range room organised and presentation-ready
• Support the Assistant Buyer with reports, analysis, line sheets and delivery updates
• Work closely with Buying, Planning, Design, Quality Assurance and Production teams
• Complete competitor shop visits and build your understanding of product, customers and market trends
• Develop your buying knowledge within a fast-paced global fashion brand where initiative and attention to detail are valued
THE PERKS WE OFFER YOU
As 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.
• Benefit from a generous 40% employee discount, including periodic discounts for your family and friends.
• Coffee lover? Indulge in daily subsidized coffee and lunch at the café downstairs.
• Enjoy the flexibility of loyalty and birthday leave to celebrate special moments in your life.
• Receive recruitment referral incentives for bringing talented individuals to join our exceptional team.
• Take advantage of our wellbeing and environmental incentives, promoting your overall wellness and contributing to a sustainable future.
• Engage in continuous learning and development programs to enhance your skills and foster personal and professional growth.
• Be recognized for your outstanding contributions through our recognition program and service awards.
• Enjoy the convenience of subsidized car parking, ensuring a stress-free commute.
• Thrive in our vibrant head office located in Richmond, an area renowned for its energy and creativity.
• Gain exposure to a global business operating across 5 continents, expanding your horizons and providing diverse experiences.
THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU OFFER US
You’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.
• Graduate-level experience or early career experience in fashion, retail, buying or administration
• A qualification in Fashion, or current studies towards one, is desirable
• Strong organisational and planning skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook and Word
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to also work independently
• Flexibility and willingness to assist with a broad range of administrative and ad hoc tasks
• A proactive attitude, personal initiative and willingness to learn
• The ability to manage competing priorities and take ownership of assigned responsibilities
Whether 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:
• Think Customer
• Respect for all
• Keep it Simple
• Take Responsibility
• Act with Pace
If 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. Join us as we continue to build on our 20‑year legacy and shape the future of Forever New.
LOCATION: Melbourne, Victoria