Key roles and responsibilities
Supporting merchandising to negotiate cost prices with supplier base to achieve department targets
Manage the department critical path, which includes chasing suppliers to adhere to deadlines. Participate in the product CP meeting
Attend fit meetings with the buyer and QA and assist in completing buying comments for all samples received, in the Buyers absence chair the meeting.
Create wholesale buy sheets
Prepare for weekly trade meeting
Analyzing weekly trade reports for website and wholesale and identifying actions
Regular comp shops to identify new and missed opportunities in the range
To actively participate in meetings including sign offs, strategies, weekly trade and ensure follow up is made.
Assist the buyer with range building including; style confirmation, colours, and product development for all seasonal ranges
Attend key internal and customer meetings alongside the buyer. Complete all meeting minutes for the buyer.
Management of BA, assist in training and supporting the departmental BAA where applicable.
Skills
Relevant buying experience in the fashion industry to a similar level
Great communication skills - you will be co ordinating teams such as Merchandising, Design, QC, Studio
Commercially aware - how to interpret and adapt market trends to the customer to maximise sales
Keen interest in fashion and trends
Ability to work independently to tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
Strong numeracy and analytical skills
Driven with a strong sense of initiative