Buyers Administrative Assistant

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Crew Clothing Company Full time
Critical Path and Sample Management Role

This position is responsible for assisting the Buyers in all aspects of the Critical Path, Sample and Administration Management for the department to ensure on-time delivery of product to specification, from prototype handover to product launch.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Management of the critical path and department processes to ensure all information is up-to-date and readily accessible by other teams.
  • Ensuring all style details are inputted to the range plan on time and accurately.
  • Ensuring phasing and deliveries are correct on the Critical Path with weekly meetings with Merchandising.
  • Amending orders where required.
  • Entering all data to Futura to allow order raising.
  • Answering ad-hoc queries as required.

Sample Management:

  • Managing and coordinating sample requirements for the buying department, including Press, Wholesale, and Photo samples.
  • Chasing in all samples to meet deadlines.
  • Preparation of product reviews, ensuring that all samples are set up when required.
  • Managing product storage for the department.

Catalogue Information:

  • Compiling styling and trims details for the catalogue, proof-reading the catalogue with the buyer before going to press.
  • Collating catalogue information between Garment Tech, Merchandising, Marketing, and Buying, ensuring that the document is completed for the deadline.

Other Buying Responsibilities:

  • Assisting in fit sessions, providing administrative support.
  • Competitive shopping trips to develop and understand the current marketplace, Crew's position in the market, and compare retail prices.
  • Taking comprehensive notes in meetings when required.
  • Updating and filing all product data requirements.
  • Maintaining style information and cost prices on the Range plan and Futura.
  • Managing sample invoice processes.
  • Undertaking development or project work set by the buyer.
  • Assisting in general team administration, managing phone calls, post, courier, and parcel collections, and other ad-hoc admin duties.

People/Communication:

  • Working with the Design, Merchandising, and Garment Technology teams to answer queries and ensure a smooth transition of the product life cycle of the garment from prototype to bulk.
  • Attending weekly updates and scheduled meetings.
  • Maintaining excellent communication across the company.
  • Assessing and escalating any queries or issues with product life cycle, which may incur delays or cost implications.

Key Skills and Experience:

Essential:
  • General administration.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent communication and organisation.
  • Experience in Excel and Word.
  • Ability to prioritise and manage a work schedule while working to tight deadlines.
  • Ability to initiate and build strong relationships with suppliers and other department members.
  • Team work.
  • Understanding of the buying function and critical Path processes.
  • Previous buying administration experience.
  • Able to work with pace and energy.

Desirable:

  • Understanding of garment construction and production processes.
  • Possession for product and keen to learn.
  • Positive and solutions-orientated.

What we can offer you:

  • Staff discount.
  • Uniform allowance.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Refer a Friend scheme.
  • Training and career development.
  • Supportive and rewarding culture.

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