Junior Buyer Menswear Job London area,Greater London England UK,Retail

Location: Greater London

White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women’s and men’s clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive.

Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We’re sociable,talented,andlike-mindedand we’re not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels.

Who you are:

AJunior Buyerwith clear track record of delivering positive product and sales performance across e-command retail channels. You’ll be self-motivated individual, capable of driving product performance you’ll have a passion for product and an eye for detail.

Primary objective of the job:

As aMenswear

Junior Buyer,you willstrategicallydevelop and select a product range which maximises sales opportunities and anticipates and exceeds customer needs. Therole includes sourcing product,negotiating cost prices which meet financial targets and market position,allwhilst ensuring products meet the company quality and safety standards.

You willhave the ability to manage multiple product categories varying lead times.

What you’ll be doing :

Range Development

Workwiththe Designteamtoensuretheinspirationalrangebalanceisachievedacrossmultipledepartment and product categories.

Developacommercialrangetakingintoconsiderationthesupplychainprocess

Providecommercialbalancebetweenaestheticsandfinancialtargets, working closely with the Merchandising function.

Understand and evaluate thecapabilitiesofsupplierbasewhilst anticipating future sourcing requirements.

Understandsbuyingcalendarofamulti-channel business.

Research and react to relevant competitors.

Work collaboratively with the menswear senior buyer to ensure development of a cohesive menswear range

Commercial Acumen

Monitorthesalesperformanceweeklytoevaluateandproposeandimplementany actions that need to be taken, maximising growth areas while managingrisk

Clearunderstandingofthecommercialdriversofthebusiness,relatingtheseto the product strategyfromdesignconceptto delivery

Makedecisionsincontextofcorrectcommercialbalancebetweenaestheticsand profit without compromising brand values.

Abilitytoagreeandsetdeliverydatesinlinewiththecriticalpathand be aware of key milestones.

Prepareinitialoutlinesforrangeplan,keepinginmindthecomplex needsof amulti-channel business.

Excellentrangeplanningskills,workingcloselywith

Merchandise and

Design functions.

Working with Production and Garment Techsto deliver product that adheres tobrand quality standards.

Responsiblefortheentirefitsealingprocessensuringitcoincideswiththecriticalpath.

What you’ll need:

Relevantbuyingexperienceinmenswear clothing

An eye for appropriate contemporary fashion with an ability to contribute and drive the product development, working closely with the Design team to identify trends and opportunities.

Highdegreeofbuyingknowledgeandexpertise

Theabilitytoinfluenceandcommunicateeffectivelyatalllevels

Abilitytoworkunderpressureandmeetdeadlines

Highlyflexiblewiththeabilitytomanageseveralactivitiessimultaneously

Commitment,drive,andself-motivation

Showsinitiativeandisproactivewith decision making

Proven ability to manage junior members of the team to deliver high function working

What we will offer you:

As aJunior

Buyerat White Stuffyou will be entitled to an array of great benefits, some of which include:

Hybrid working- 4 days in the office

Annual bonus opportunity

Up to 33 days holiday per annum

2 extra (paid!) days off per year to volunteer in the local community

50% discount

SubsidisedBUPA Dental Insurance

Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance

Interest free season ticket loan

Pension Contribution

We are committed to creating an environment where we can all be proud to work and be ourselves. Part of this commitment is being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race,colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, and age.

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England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland