Assistant Buyer - Fashion

What is the role

To support the Buyer to source, develop, buy and deliver a specific range of products at the right time.

What you will do

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• Manages key administrative duties for the Buying team from product concept to finished bought product.
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• Clearly and effectively communicates with all suppliers and internal departments in line with critical path
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• Manages order raising process as and when required with buyer's approval.
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• Manages sample process and organisation for the department in a timely fashion.
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• Manages sample sealing process working closely with garment tech team to meet critical path requirements.
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• Manages garment approval process to achieve a commercial, saleable product.
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• Thoughtfully contributes towards the input of all meeting preparation including Monday Trade & Product Sign Offs
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• Fulfil general ad hoc duties as required
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• Deputising for buyer in buyer's absence
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• Management of the critical path demonstrating proactive problem solving that meets deadlines.
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• Actively contributing to the product life cycle e.g., comp shops, pre-trip planning, range building, product briefings and lessons learnt etc.
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• Self-motivated clear understanding of market trends and customer profile and able to contribute knowledgeably to all meetings.
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• Regular store visits undertaken, findings presented back to relevant parties and actions follow through.
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What you will bring

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• A passion for plus size fashion
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• Good communication skills – verbal and written
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• Clear understanding of the Yours Clothing customer needs, wants and who they are
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• The ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
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• Good time management & organisational skills
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• A self-motivated and proactive approach to completing given tasks
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• A willingness to learn & the ability to work under pressure
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• Good attention to detail
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• A commercial outlook and a keen business sense
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• A proven record of good attendance & flexibility
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• The ability to adapt to frequent change in a high-pressure environment
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• Commitment to always behaving with integrity and professionalism
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• A proven history of taking personal responsibility & accountability for actions, constantly striving to improve and exceed expectations and ensuring safety and quality are never compromised.
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