A key accessories focused role within the Boardriders retail business! Analytical focused role within a collaborative team environment. Working closely with the production team you will provide analytics and forecasting to drive retail sales for the business.
THE ROLE
In this role your responsibilities will include:
- Analysis of consumer buying patterns/sell through reports and predicting future buying trends
- Building the product and assortment plans in collaboration with the design teams
- Monitoring the performance of styles in the market, influencing the buy quantities for the upcoming season
- Managing OTB allocations in line with sell through performance
- Working closely with the greater Billabong brand teams to ensure a collaborative approach to brand articulation and range planning
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for someone with experience in merchandise planning and buying. You will also have:
- A strong understanding of retail market trends, preferably within the youth and surf/lifestyle market
- Experience of sales reporting methods and analysis
- Knowledge and experience in merchandise planning, OTB management and ROI principals
- Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen combined with negotiation and customer service skills
- Intermediate level MS Excel skills, experience with databases and email systems
THE REWARD
This is a business like no other. We live and breathe the lifestyle that our brands represent, we wear the product to the office and work with like-minded people who are passionate about what they do. We work hard but also take time out as a team at our regular staff events, including the infamous annual staff surf day! As a department the hard work we put in is truly valued.
ABOUT US
Boardriders, Inc., is the world’s leading action sports and lifestyle company that designs, produces and distributes branded apparel, footwear and accessories for Boardriders around the world. The Company’s apparel and footwear brands represent a casual lifestyle for young‐minded people who are inspired by a passion for outdoor action sports. The Company’s Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, DC Shoes, RVCA, Element, VonZipper, Xcel, Kustom and Palmers brands have authentic roots and heritage in surf, snow and skate.
INTERESTED?
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Boardriders thank everyone in advance for their application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted within a 3 week period.
