Buying Assistant - Homeware

The Buying Assistant role in the retail industry involves supporting purchasing activities to ensure optimal stock levels and supplier relations. Based in Chesterfield, this permanent position requires a proactive individual with excellent organisational skills

Client Details

This opportunity is with a medium-sized company operating in the retail sector. The organisation is committed to offering high-quality products and values efficiency in its procurement processes.

Description

You the Buying Assistant will develop and manage the critical path for all product launches for the range aswell as own label, ensuring timelines are met from concept to delivery.
Track product progress across supply chain stages, maintaining smooth communication between suppliers and customers.
This will included progress of gold seal tracking, packing approval, customer range review samples etc.
Identify and resolve delays proactively with the team to keep projects on schedule.
Creation and completion of spec files for all products ready to pass on to QC team and ensure they are updated into the critical path.
Management of photography samples and tracking inline with the studio time line.
Support with costing sheets for customers creating quote sheets with photographs ready for the sales team.
Support the buyer with supplier communication to gathering pricing, lead times, and MOQs while maintaining quality and margin goals.
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers through daily communication.
Range analysis based on sales data and create meaningful reports based on sell thru, profitability, product category % mix and sku counts to identify buying opportunities and avoid overstock or understock situations across the range as well as Own label.
Work with the merchandising team to deliver accurate forecasting and replenishment plans.
Management of the clearance and Discontinued lines on a regular basis with costings and photos prepared for the sales team.

Prepare detailed Power point presentations based on market trends, in season promotional lines, trend photographs from trade Fairs etc
Trade Fair preparations of samples and ticketing/ pricing at Spring Fair and also in House Events.
Preparation of samples for customer meetings in house and externally as well as preparation of power point presentations.
Collation of comp shops and market trends.

Profile

Excellent communication skills for working with suppliers and internal teams.
A keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy in procurement processes.
Proficiency with relevant software tools, such as spreadsheets or inventory management systems.
An ability to work independently and prioritise tasks efficiently
Ideally a HND / degree in textiles or similar
Work experience in an admin role Job Offer

A competitive salary ranging from £28,000 to £32,000 per annum.
Free parking facilities for employees.
Generous discounts on company products.
A permanent role within a supportive and professional working environment.

Buying Assistant - Homeware

Buying Assistant - Homeware

Buying Assistant - Homeware