As an Assistant Buyer you will play a vital role within our Buying teams. You will provide essential support to your department, and provide management support to the BAA if applicable.
Client Details
A great opportunity for a Assistant Buyer - Wholesale to join a leading multi channel retailer in the Leeds area who offer hybrid working. They are an established business that have been trading for a number of years.. They are also known for their internal progression.
Description
- Complete and issue costing tech packs as requested by the buyer and follow up with suppliers.
- Assist the buyer with range building including; style confirmation, colours, and product development for all seasonal ranges.
- 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. Post meeting liaising with suppliers to ensure actions are to be completed.
- Review lab dips, bulk fabric and trim approval submissions and present to buyer for final review and approval.
- Assist in training and supporting the departmental BAA where applicable.
- Manage the department critical path which includes chasing suppliers to adhere to deadlines. Participate in the product CP meeting.
- Support web team with product information for the department, under the support and guidance of the AB/Buyer to enable copywriter to create web descriptions for all products.
- Liaise with the studio on sample requirements for photoshoots in line with the MPL.
- With buyer's guidance work cross functionally with marketing/VM/ecommerce on communicating product specific information to stores/online to maximise sales.
- Assist the buyer in selecting outfit options for the web photography (where applicable).
- To assist in the Seasonal Launch conference where applicable by preparing, organising and arranging samples as required. Assist the buyer in presenting at launch conference.
- Complete trend research & competitor analysis seasonally with a comprehensive summary for the wider business.
- Assist the Buyer to set up system specs, design sheets/CAD's, branding packs and labelling charts seasonally, chasing designers on design sheet amendments where applicable.
- Liaise with suppliers to arrange fabric and product developments.
- Attend key internal and supplier meetings alongside the buyer. Complete all meeting minutes for the buyer.
- Input information into the margin document under the buyer's guidance, where relevant.
- Review, assess and present best sellers in line with weekly trading meetings.
- Present where required in key meetings to gain exposure within the company.
- To adhere to the sampling procedure - raising orders for all samples entering the department, ticketing and transferring out when required.
- Ensure all products are set up on the relevant departmental product system such as Oasys.
- Complete the EBIS invoice checking on the accounts system where applicable.
- Sample management - ensure the sample areas are in season order, correctly labelled and tidy under the support and guidance of the Senior JB / Buyer
- Complete range boards/ best seller boards for all product areas as required seasonally.
- Set up any seasonal range books and CADS (where relevant) for wholesale / retail conferences.
- General office / departmental duties.
Profile
- Relevant skills working within a buying office - buying cycle, critical paths and sample management
- Creative flair
- Knowledge of garment construction and fabrics
- Strong housekeeping and organisational skills
- Ability to produce & edit CAD documents
- Effective communicator
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Team player
- Good visual presentation skills
- Time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Self-motivated
Job Offer
Competitive salary + Mix of Office & Home Working - (3 Office Days / 2 Work from Home Days) + 37.5 Hour work week + Flexible working hours + Progression Opportunities + Free Parking + Close to transport links + Early Finish on a Friday + Discount on Product
Assistant Buyer - Wholesale
Assistant Buyer - Wholesale