Assistant Buyer Job at The Dune Group (London)

Assistant Buyer

The Dune Group

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Purchasing

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

We're looking for a proactive and commercially minded individual to support the Buyer in sourcing and developing a well-balanced product range. You'll play a key role in meeting planning deadlines through effective supply chain coordination and strategic supplier management.

Job Responsibility:

Source and develop product
Contribute to development of department with Buyer ensuring all systems are maintained and updated
Understand and collate all available market data to identify trends and assesses competition to ensure delivery of optimum product offer
Assist in sourcing and development product for overseas market and understanding nature of product selling
Developing and controlling the department's critical path for each season's buying activity ensuring all deadlines are met
Assist Buyer in preparation and, where appropriate, presentation of range reviews and selection meetings
Manage the compilation and update of in-house order database and visual catalogues
Manage sample process in line with critical dates
Liaising with suppliers to meet their deadlines & critical dates
Understand current business performance in team meetings and make recommendations for action to recover any short fall, maximize opportunities and limit risk
Overseeing shipping process to ensure maximum efficiency of deliveries within season
Control and manage forecasted intake of stock within season
Ensure relevant and appropriate shipping methods are applied in accordance with agreed costing plan
Supervise Buyer's Assistant to ensure at correct time, specs and orders are generated to meet agreed dates
Working with suppliers to ensure delays are minimized and action taken accordingly
Working with suppliers to monitor performance to meet agreed measures
Build professional business relationships with suppliers at appropriate contact level
Collating weekly sales packs in time to agreed deadlines
Preparation of end of season sales analysis to include SWOT and best-sellers reports
Support effective communication at all levels both internally and externally
Participate and lead regular team meetings to agree team priorities and any changes to plans
Respond promptly and efficiently to product queries from other head office departments
Liaise with UK merchandising team to ensure agreed delivery dates are met and orders completed
Working with franchise partners to ensure communication is well maintained
Support buyer to build an effective and motivational team environment
Supervise buyer's assistant workload to ensure deadlines are met
Deputise for buyer as required
Support induction and training of new team members as required
Participate in training and development

Requirements:

Currently at Assistant Buyer level
Exceptional communication skills
Budget control
Report writing
Passion for Dune London
Ability to work individually and as part of a team

What we offer:

60% employee discount on Dune products
25 days holiday (plus the bank holidays)
Cycle2work and season ticket loans
Company pension scheme
Life assurance for all team members
3.00 p.m. finish every pay day Friday
Team socials and drinks
Access to our employee assistance programme, retailTRUST
Our own Wellbeing Allies
Blended working – spreading your time across our office and remote working
New sustainable office in bustling West London (near Westfield)
Friendly and open culture with flat structures allowing plenty of opportunity for development
Company growth and opportunity
Open-minded company, welcoming thoughts and ideas to be shared
Working with charitable organisations to help raise funds and give something back