The Role
The Opporutnity
We are looking for a Buyer's Assistant to support the buying team in product selection, supplier management, and inventory coordination. This role assists in administrative tasks, trend research, and communication with vendors to ensure smooth buying operations and an optimised product assortment.
Who we are
Culture Kings represents the relationship between music, sport, and fashion. These are the three foundation pillars upon which Culture Kings stands. Within each of these components, streetwear has underlined and evolved to become an essential part of culture. Culture Kings prides itself on exclusivity and superiority offering a premium retail experience across all genres, cultures, styles, and ages combined with an extensive and curated range from 100+ leading street, sport, and fashion brands from all around the globe. Each Culture Kings store displays an electrifying atmosphere unparalleled in retail presenting some of Australia’s leading DJs performing daily in-store. Frequently visited by some of the world’s best athletes, artists and tastemakers, Culture Kings is ahead of its game offering an elite perspective of the ever-changing global streetwear landscape.
Key Responsibilities
- Supplier Management
- Assist in researching and identifying trends to support product selection
- Maintain and update vendor and product information
- Communicate with suppliers regarding order updates, sample requests, and general inquiries
- Ensure product details align with brand guidelines and quality standards.
- Inventory & Sales Management
- Assist in monitoring inventory levels and replenishment needs
- Support the team in tracking deliveries and ensuring stock availability
- Help coordinate markdown lists and product allocations
- Work with logistics teams to facilitate order processing and timely deliveries.
- Market & Trend Analysis
- Conduct research on industry trends, competitor assortments, and emerging styles
- Assist in gathering insights on customer preferences and market demand
- Support the team in preparing reports on product performance and trends
- Financial & Performance Metrics
- Assist in tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sales and stock levels
- Help maintain OTB (Open-to-Buy) documentation and budget tracking
- Provide administrative support for seasonal planning and forecasting processes.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Buying Team: Provide administrative support and assist in daily tasks
- Supplier Communication: Liaise with suppliers for product samples, order updates, and data management
- Marketing Team: Assist in gathering product details for marketing campaigns and promotions
- Visual Mechandising Support the team in ensuring accurate product descriptions and merchandising alignment
- E-Commerc Team: Help maintain online product data, including descriptions and imagery.
Skills & Experience
- Raising purchase orders (POs) – creating and tracking POs, ensuring product data is accurate.
- Vendor communication – confirming order details, delivery windows, and resolving delays.
- Managing critical path/timelines – supporting buyers to ensure deadlines are met across buying and product development.
- Sample coordination – requesting, receiving, and organizing samples for fittings or marketing use.
- Stock intake & system maintenance – ensuring system data is correct pre-arrival (SKUs, barcodes, pricing).
- Working cross-functionally – supporting the buyer in communication with planning, warehouse, and ecommerce.
- Strong attention to detail – essential for data entry, purchase orders, and stock accuracy.
- Time management & organisation – handling multiple tasks and deadlines across product cycles.
- Excel proficiency – VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and basic formulas for range plans, order tracking, and sales analysis.
- Communication skills – liaising with suppliers, warehouses, internal teams (planning, warehouse, marketing).
- Numerical literacy – working with margins, costs, pricing, and quantities.
APPLY NOW
There has never been a more exciting time to join Culture Kings as we expand, innovate, and continue to be the most sought-after streetwear retailer on the market! If this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, we want to hear from you. Please apply now with your CV outlining your experience and why you believe you are the right fit for the role.
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Culture Kings Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We're committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all walks of life. Come join us, different makes us better.
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The Company
What We Do
Culture Kings is a premium streetwear brand with exclusivity and superiority across a wide range of genres, styles and cultures. Curated with an extensive selection of over 100 leading brands from around the world, as well as World Exclusive pieces you won’t find anywhere else, the Culture Kings collection stands as one the most sought-after streetwear retailers on the market today. Frequently visited by some of the world’s best athletes, artists and tastemakers, Culture Kings remains ahead of its game in offering an elite perspective of the ever-changing global streetwear landscape.
