Buyer, TNF(ANZ)

The North Face
Australia
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 3-5 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Presentation","Influencing","Problem-solving","Teamwork"]

Own the ANZ DTC buying plan end-to-end for 800–1000 SKUs per season, balancing demand with inventory, collaborating with Merchandising, TA Planning, and regional teams to align with assortment strategy and financial targets. Lead pre-season forecasting, OTB planning, and in-season sell-through optimization, while ensuring premium brand execution and timely system updates. You’ll influence assortment, pricing, and markdown decisions, and partner across ANZ markets to deliver profitable, on-brand product experiences.

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The North Face
The North Face
3 months ago

Buyer, TNF(ANZ)

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Job Summary

Own the ANZ DTC buying plan end-to-end for 800–1000 SKUs per season, balancing demand with inventory, collaborating with Merchandising, TA Planning, and regional teams to align with assortment strategy and financial targets. Lead pre-season forecasting, OTB planning, and in-season sell-through optimization, while ensuring premium brand execution and timely system updates. You’ll influence assortment, pricing, and markdown decisions, and partner across ANZ markets to deliver profitable, on-brand product experiences.
Location: Australia
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and own the pre-season buying plan for the ANZ DTC channel, including demand forecasting by style and color across GTM milestones
  • •Align OTB planning with the TA Planning team, incorporating sales projections and inventory assumptions
  • •Partner with Merchandising to ensure buy reflects assortment strategy and growth/SCO efficiency goals
  • •Take full ownership of DTC buy planning for 800–1000 SKUs per season, including early and main buys and participation in consensus meetings
  • •In-season: monitor sell-through, support Tableau daily sales tracking, and collaborate on markdown, promotion, and exit decisions to maintain profitability and premium execution

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum Degree Held: Bachelor
  • •Minimum 3-5 years or above in retail industry
  • •Demonstrated experience with demand forecasting and end-to-end forecast management
  • •Strong understanding of consumer needs and ability to identify retail apparel trends
  • •Excellent presentation, communication and influencing skills
Experience:3-5 yearsRetailANZDTCOutdoorFashion
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationPresentationInfluencingProblem-solvingTeamwork
Tech Stack:TableauExcel

Company Brief

The North Face
Designs, manufactures, and sells outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment for activities like mountaineering, hiking, and skiing. Known for technical performance gear and iconic outerwear, the brand serves consumers worldwide through retail and e-commerce channels.
Industry: Fashion & Apparel
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Alameda, United States
Founded: 1966
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