Assistant Buyer - Woven Tops

FOREVER US

Step into the world of Forever New, where fashion meets confidence and every moment is designed to make it her moment. From our Melbourne beginnings 20 years ago to more than 450 stores globally, Forever New continues to evolve - creating beautiful, feminine fashion underpinned by strong commercial thinking and global sourcing expertise.

As a valued member of the Forever New family, you’ll not only enjoy exciting rewards and benefits, but also be part of a team that genuinely appreciates your talent and contribution.

Discover the perks of joining us:

• Enjoy a generous 40% employee discount, including periodic family & friends offers
• Coffee lover? Indulge in daily subsidised coffee and lunch at the café downstairs
• Celebrate loyalty and life moments with birthday and loyalty leave
• Gain recruitment referral incentives for bringing exceptional talent into the team
• Take part in wellbeing and sustainability initiatives, supporting both you and the planet
• Grow with continuous learning and development programs
• Be recognised for your contributions through awards and recognition programs
• Enjoy subsidised car parking and a vibrant Richmond head office location
• Gain exposure to a global business operating across 5 continents

As our Assistant Buyer, you’ll support the Buyer in all aspects of the business, from monitoring the critical path and managing deliveries to quality control and competitor analysis. You’ll lead and develop the Buyers Administrator, ensure smooth operations across internal teams, and help make strategic trade decisions that drive sales and profitability.

• Monitor the production process, managing timelines from order placement to delivery
• Maintain supplier relationships and confidently challenge where needed to achieve trade performance
• Support critical path management, sample approvals, and QA processes
• Analyse competitors, markets, and customer trends to inform buying decisions
• Assist with line lists, planograms, and all meeting preparations
• Manage and mentor the Buyers Administrator to deliver on department objectives
• Escalate and problem‑solve issues proactively, ensuring product arrives on time and on budget

• 1+ years as an Assistant Buyer and at least 18 months as a Buyers Administrator
• High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to problem‑solving
• Strong communicator capable of liaising with senior management and cross‑functional teams
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to reprioritise workload based on business needs
• Confident decision‑maker with a “can‑do” attitude

• Think Customer
• Respect for All
• Keep it Simple
• Take Responsibility
• Act with Pace

Advertised: 17 Jul 2026