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Be an integral part of a international fashion brand. The Assistant Buyer will be responsible for: RANGE PLANNERS; DEVELOPMENT & APPROVAL SAMPLES; SPEC SHEETS; RANGE PERFORMANCE; SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIPS; Other duties and special projects within skill and competency level as required.
Job Responsibility:
Build a Range Planner for each range after First Sign Off
Maintain Range Planners throughout the range building process to ensure all information is accurate for Final Sign Off
Completed Range Planner to your Senior Buyer by 8.30am on the Tuesday prior Final Sign Off
Update Range Planner post Final Sign Off with agreed retail prices, changes and quantities
Handing over 100% complete & accurate Range Planner to your Senior Buyer by 10am on the day following Final Sign Off
Receiving parcels and organizing developments samples
Weekly tracking of approval samples by range to ensure they will arrive on time for Final Sign Off
Provide weekly update of approval sample status by range to your Senior Buyer
Checking approval samples as they arrive: Suitability for the range – correct colour, detail, etc
Identifying potential QC issues
Discussion with your Senior Buyer to determine action to take to fix product or issue prior to Final Sign Off
Preparing approval samples for Final Sign Off: Correct Carding
White sticker with supplier, cost, margin
Merchandise range on the correct fixture for Final Sign Off by EOD on the Monday prior to the Final Sign Off
Preparing Spec Sheets, as instructed, as and when requested by your Senior Buyer
Review sales of your teams ranges daily and provide your team with an update
Respond to supplier correspondence within 24 hours
Keep our mock up shop well organized and tidy
Update mock up shop with new collections and drops
Requirements:
Strong communication skills at all levels
Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel & Outlook and to develop skills on Futura
Stamina
Openness/willingness to change
Desire to understand strategic direction of the business
The ability to anticipate what may be required
Ability to work autonomously and exercise discretion