Assistant Buyer - Cotton On Womenswear Global Support Centre

Do you speak fashion? We're hiring, let’s chat!
 

Born in Australia, loved around the world. 
 
At Cotton On, we know good style goes well beyond what's in your wardrobe. We’re here to inspire, spark joy and bolster self-expression and creativity. We want our community to feel seen, heard and celebrated, and as a brand, we want to use our voice to make a positive difference in people's lives.
 
We’re playfully rebellious and always optimistic. Join our world and let's do good things together.
 

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Cotton On Womenswear team as an Assistant Buyer focusing on in our Footwear & Bags category. You will work alongside your category buyer to deliver big ideas and key lifestyle products that align with our brand and DNA. You will partner with your category buyer to ensure sales and trend opportunities are identified and deliver on production decision making solutions that offer growth to the category. We are looking someone who has excellent communications skills that will enable you represent your Buyers message and strategy; to help deliver on amazing products. If you are looking to gain relevant skill and knowledge through ‘on the job’ training while on your way to becoming a Buyer, then this could be next step for you.

• Degree/qualification in relevant field i.e. Buying
• Previous experience in a similar Assistant Buyer role is ideal
• Hands on product development experience, with the ability to manage OTB with a Planner  
• Proficient capabilities in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Illustrator.  
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate to internal and external stakeholders with confidence
• Strong organisation, planning and time management skills

BENEFITS
 

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working options & people-first leave initiatives
• Access to our world-class Support Centre, with an in-house restaurant & state-of-the-art wellness centre featuring free gym & holistic health services
• Subsidised onsite childcare centre
• 50% off our Brands | Cotton On, Cotton On Body, Cotton On Kids, Rubi Shoes, Typo, Factorie & Supre
• 24/7 Wellness support – mental health, relationships, family + more
• Local & Global career growth
• Discounts for you & your family – medical, travel, financial + more
• Performance & Peak incentives to reward + recognise our team
• Returnity - Paid program for new parents heading back to work
• Bring your dog to work
• Recognition, team connection moments & more!
 
 
Cotton On’s purpose is to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Born in Australia, Cotton On is a global fashion and lifestyle retailer with eight brands across 22 countries and 1,500 stores. Powered by 20,000 team members, who together with our customers, are making a positive impact through one life-changing Foundation. Taking their Aussie lifestyle to the world and delivering Good along the way, Cotton On brands offer youthful fashion and lifestyle products across women's, men’s, kids, body, accessories and stationery. 
 
We are proud of our diverse global workforce of 20,000 team members from countless nationalities, and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us.
 
We are focused on bringing more voices, experiences and backgrounds to our workforce as we drive diverse and inclusive outcomes for our team and our customers.
 
If you have any individual needs in order to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at recruitment@cottonon.com.au so we may support you in completing the job application process.