Assistant Buyer

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom New Look Full time
Assistant Buyer - Level - PermanentJob Purpose


To put the customer requirements at the centre of the product offer, to support the development and delivery of a commercial and profitable range that maximises sales opportunity.

Responsible for ensuring the Critical Path is achieved and that order management and sampling processes run to schedule. Deputise in the absence of the Buyer / Junior Buyer.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Planning

  • Sound understanding of the Business Strategy and how that impacts your Department
  • Solid understanding of the Department's current Customer insights, Market Share and opportunities
  • Working in conjunction with Marketing and Ecommerce, supporting with Windows and Photo Shoots
  • Assisting in Department Strategy Planning preparationBuying
  • Assist the Product Development process from Design brief to launch, liaising with Design, Marketing and other relevant departments
  • Negotiating the best cost price to achieve departmental margin targets
  • Understanding product trends and interpreting them where relevant into product areas
  • Ensuring input to the Assortment Planning tool and other data / system management, in a timely manner
  • Understanding the appropriate sourcing route and Supplier for Product
  • Monitoring Critical Path on Commitment to insure intake and distribution targets are met
  • Attending Fit sessions in the Buyers absence give styling CommentsSuppliers
  • Managing Supplier relationships and KPI's, including monitoring sampling requirements in line with projected levels of business
  • Negotiating and liaising with SuppliersTrading
  • Understanding of reports and actions that may need to be taken on Trade
  • Managing the critical path, making adaptations (where required) to react to market changes and challenges
  • Sharing of information where possible on Product, Suppliers, Best /Worst Sellers within the business areaProduct Awareness
  • Monitor, maintain and action competitor analysis (comparative shopping)Team
  • Supporting with the development of fellow colleagues, delivering relevant training and support where required
  • Collaboratively working with Merchandising, Design and Technical colleagues
  • Acting as a positive role model for the Team and peersTechnical Skills


 PC literate
  • Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook
  • A good understanding of fashion trends and knowledge of the high street
  • Sound knowledge of the elements that make up the cost of a product
  • Understanding of supply chain issues / cost (e.g. product lead times/ flexibility/ supplier capability)
  • Ability to develop and build a small product rangeOther Essential Skills
  • Customer knowledge and a strong fashion eye
  • Good interpersonal / communication skills
  • Ability to support, train and develop the Buying Admin Assistant
  • Ability to initiate, build and maintain relationships with Design, Merchandising, QA and Suppliers
  • The capability to perform under pressure and work in a fast paced environment
  • Solid presentation skills
  • Risk assessment and SWOT analysis skills
  • Numerical and analytical skills
  • Communicate effectively with all internal and external teamsKnowledge & Experience
  • Previous experience as a Buying Admin Assistant / Assistant Buyer within a major retailer / department within New Look
  • Minimum level of education or qualifications
  • Fashion Qualification / Other degree desirableMeasures / Key Performance Indicators
  • Contribution to a balanced, commercial departmental range bought in line with the Critical Path
  • Input into the delivery of Gross Profit Margin Buying target
  • Accuracy of order details and up to date housekeeping/sample management
  • Live and breathe our New Look ValuesKey Relationships
Internally

BAA / Junior Buyer / Buyer / Senior Buyer
Heads Of
Merchandising Team
Design & Fabric Team
3PE & Franchise
International Partnerships
Garment Technologists
Marketing Team
Ecommerce team
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Team

Externally

Suppliers
Partners

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