Ladieswear Assistant BuyerNew

3 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom N Brown Full time

Ladieswear Assistant Buyer

Job details

Salary 25k Discipline Reference019542 Contact NameHayley Heaps (Senior Buyer)

Here at N Brown Group we’re looking for an Assistant Buyer to join our Retail Domain.

In this role you’ll work together with a Buyer/Senior Buyer to deliver the best ranges for our customer. You’ll also collaborate with teams including Sourcing, Product Innovation and Merchandising. The role will have some degree of buying responsibility and is the first step to becoming a Buyer. The aim is to deliver a profitable customer centric range and provide day to day support to a Buyer.

What you’ll be responsible for as an Assistant Buyer: 

Work with the Buyer or Senior Buyer on developing a customer centric range with the right price architecture and quality standards Supplier liaison/relationships and cost price negotiation Responsibility for critical path management Day to day development and motivation of BAA’s under the guidance of the Buyer/Senior * Supporting the delivery of margin targets Fashion range planning and building for their ranges, supporting Buyers/Seniors Reviewing weekly sales, with a focus on the best and worst sellers and trade actions Monitoring the fashion market and customer activity through competitive shops, sales and trend analysis Attend and conduct fit sessions with involvement in product development Attend and contribute to buying meeting Reviewing the previous week's sales, best and worst sellers for the buying department Regular website checks for product set up issues and fixing (where necessary)

What you will need to succeed as an Assistant Buyer: 

Relevant degree in fashion or the ability to demonstrate the required level of skills through work-experience Excellent administrative, communication and organisation skills A keen interest in fashion and customer first Driven & motivated Retail experience essential

What’s in it for you?

Hybrid working 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 10 days Annual bonus scheme Enhanced maternity and adoption leave Access to Apricity, a self-funding IVF benefit at a reduced rate Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services A range of financial wellbeing support Colleague discount across all N Brown brands Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance Paid volunteer time – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice

N Brown – who we are and why work for us?

At N Brown, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by ‘championing inclusion, we’ll become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer’. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture.

We’re a forward-thinking digital retailer with a financial services proposition to be proud of. We’re customer-obsessed, serving them through three core brands: JD Williams, Simply Be, and Jacamo. We’re experienced, with over 160 years of trading under our belt. We’re inclusive, as we believe in fashion without boundaries; and we’re sustainable, striving to make as little impact on the planet as possible.

In May 2024 we were delighted to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. We work hard to create a happy and inclusive culture for everyone and we’re so proud to have made this list - as voted for by our very own colleagues

Ways of Working

We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you’re in.. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we’re perfectly located, plus we’re surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat

Our full-time working hours are 36.17 per week over 5-days. We don’t have strict working hours therefore there is some flexibility around start and finish times as long as you are meeting the needs of the business.

Our promise to you:

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

What happens when you apply to a role at N Brown?

As soon as we receive your application, we’ll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck

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