Buyers Assistant

Launch or build your career in buying with David Jones!

As a Buyers Assistant, you’ll play an important role in bringing together the products, brands and experiences that inspire our customers. Working alongside an experienced Buyer, you’ll support the delivery of the category strategy while gaining hands-on exposure to range planning, product performance, supplier management and the end-to-end product lifecycle.

This is an opportunity to develop your commercial capability, build relationships across the retail industry and make a meaningful contribution within Australia’s leading premium department store.

About the Opportunity

In this permanent role, you’ll provide planning, analytical and administrative support to the Buyer, helping ensure our ranges are relevant, commercially successful and delivered to stores and online at the right time.

You’ll work closely with suppliers and collaborate across Merchandise Planning, Marketing, Supply Chain, Visual Merchandising, eCommerce and our store network. You’ll also use customer, sales and market insights to help identify emerging trends, improve product performance and support future buying decisions.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Buyer with category strategy, range development and seasonal planning
• Use sales performance, customer insights and market trends to inform product and ranging decisions
• Assist with the development and maintenance of brand maps and product assortments
• Build effective relationships with suppliers and coordinate day-to-day vendor communications
• Validate and manage purchase orders, helping ensure stock is delivered on time and in full
• Monitor product performance, stock levels, promotional activity and competitor offerings
• Support weekly stock ordering, allocations, replenishment and inventory management
• Coordinate samples, ticketing and product requirements for marketing, eCommerce and in-store campaigns
• Partner with Marketing, Merchandise Planning, Supply Chain, Visual Merchandising and store teams to deliver successful product and brand launches
• Prepare product, vendor and performance reports to support commercial decision-making
• Contribute to post-season reviews and recommend opportunities to improve future ranges and brand performance

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine passion for retail, product, brands and emerging customer trends
• Previous experience within retail, buying, merchandise planning, allocation is beneficial
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Confidence using Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite as well as AI tools such as Copilot
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships
• A proactive, curious and solutions-focused approach
• The ability to work collaboratively across teams while taking ownership of individual responsibilities
• A qualification in business, fashion, merchandising or a related discipline will be highly regarded

Why Work for Us?

• Join a highly engaged team contributing to the transformation of an iconic Australian brand
• Build your buying career within Australia’s leading premium department store
• Gain exposure to respected local and international brands, experienced retail leaders and the full product lifecycle
• Competitive remuneration package
• Hybrid working arrangements that support work-life balance
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer and three weeks of paid leave for the supporting partner
• Generous employee discounts across David Jones and access to a range of partner benefits
• An additional day of leave for your birthday, plus time to support charitable work
• Opportunities to contribute to our Corporate Social Responsibility program and community partnerships
• Be part of an organisation committed to sustainability and shaping the future of modern retail
• Ongoing learning and development to support your growth and career ambitions

About Us

Since 1838, David Jones’ limitless quest for innovation and progress has established the brand as Australia’s original influencer in fashion and lifestyle. Having revolutionised the way Australians shop, David Jones created a social centre that has inspired and created lasting memories for generations.

Today, our purpose to inspire Like No Other drives us to continue this legacy by creating experiences, products and services like no other.

Our Thriving cultural pillars guide how we work:

• Customer Obsessed: Curious, connected and dedicated to delighting our customers
• Empowered: Trusted, accountable and always learning
• Inclusive: Embracing diversity, belonging and sustainability
• Innovative: Challenging, evolving and finding smarter ways to inspire

If you’re commercially curious, passionate about product and ready to build an inspired career in buying, we’d love to hear from you.

David Jones is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that values diversity. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.