Assistant Buyer - Fashion

What is the role

To support the Buyer to source, develop, buy and deliver a specific range of products at the right time.

What you will do

• Manages key administrative duties for the Buying team from product concept to finished bought product.
• Clearly and effectively communicates with all suppliers and internal departments in line with critical path
• Manages order raising process as and when required with buyer's approval.
• Manages sample process and organisation for the department in a timely fashion.
• Manages sample sealing process working closely with garment tech team to meet critical path requirements.
• Manages garment approval process to achieve a commercial, saleable product.
• Thoughtfully contributes towards the input of all meeting preparation including Monday Trade & Product Sign Offs
• Fulfil general ad hoc duties as required
• Deputising for buyer in buyer's absence
• Management of the critical path demonstrating proactive problem solving that meets deadlines.
• Actively contributing to the product life cycle e.g., comp shops, pre-trip planning, range building, product briefings and lessons learnt etc.
• Self-motivated clear understanding of market trends and customer profile and able to contribute knowledgeably to all meetings.
• Regular store visits undertaken, findings presented ba...