Junior Buyer - Kidswear
Full-Time
Location: Kingston-Upon-Thames
Crew Clothing Company was founded in Salcombe in 1993. Today, Crew is a great British brand, and our success lies in our authentic passion for producing great-looking, well-made clothes. We now have more than 70 stores and a thriving website, and the business continues to grow.
Our people are at the heart of our company. With a passion for exceptional service and a love for our product, our team is dedicated to offering the best customer experience – nothing is too much trouble.
Purpose of the role:
Supports the childrenswear buying team in the commercialisation of the Crew product range to drive profitable sales growth. Manages the process to ensure collections are appropriately priced and effectively produced to meet quality expectations and sourcing routes. Maintains awareness of market trends and sales performance to develop a balanced and relevant range.
Responsibilities:
1. Product development: Deliver product range from prototype to store, identify new product opportunities, ensure range meets targets, manage admin processes, and liaise with design and technical teams to ensure on-time delivery.
2. Supplier relationships: Develop strong relationships with supply partners, negotiate prices, manage production from confirmation to delivery, and oversee the OTB process for in-season trading opportunities.
3. Team working: Collaborate effectively within the team, participate in meetings, and analyze market and store data to inform decisions.
4. Online and Channels: Manage sample processes, ensure timely delivery of samples, coordinate with marketing and PR, and support product launches online and in-store.
Key Skills & Experience:
Essential: Excellent communication and organizational skills, proficiency in Excel/Outlook/Word, ability to prioritize, build relationships, and work independently with pace and energy. Understanding of buying processes is essential.
Desirable: Interest in garment construction, passion for product, positive attitude, and motivation to progress within Crew.
Compensation: Competitive salary
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