The role
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Buyer. Commercially astute, thorough product knowledge, creativity and strong supplier relationships - you will ensure the continued evolution of our market-leading ranges. We're looking for someone who has a keen eye for style and trends to support our buying process. This role would be a great opportunity for someone in a Senior Assistant buyer position that is looking for the next step up in their career.
What will I be doing?
1. Supporting individual product categories throughout complete product lifecycle, with guidance from manager, building seasonal range plans, assisting in buy selections and product pricing, and analyzing sell-in and sell-out
2. Partner with the Merchandising team to construct and manage your buying portfolio to seasonal financial targets
3. Critically analyse data findings on a weekly basis to support commercial decisions and improve sales performance within your portfolio and also communicate commercial needs and opportunities to Design team
4. Conducting competitive shopping analysis including pricing analysis
5. Preparing relevant information for trade meetings and seasonal buy meetings, with support from Buying Administrative Assistant, to ensure relevant sales history is considered whilst making decisions for future seasons
6. Daily communication with Production team to track deliveries and ensure accuracy of all data entry related to purchase orders
7. Negotiating supplier cost prices, with support from manager, ensuring commercial, quality and financial targets are achieved
8. Managing product data entry in assortment plans, including costs, retails, seasonal themes, and purchase order data
9. Managing and maintaining systems with extremely high level of accuracy
10. Working closely with licensed partners to deliver a customer focused range
11. Working closely with and supporting our Wholesale team
12. High level of communication with cross functional teams within AllSaints
What skills do I need for the role?
13. Experience working in the Buying department for a commercial vertical fashion retailer, with a proven background in managing categories independently and delivering to critical path deadlines
14. Clear understanding of trade reports, with ability to independently analyze sales and make relevant product recommendations to maximize sales opportunities
15. Understanding of complete product life cycle, from system set up to delist/markdown strategy
16. A meticulous approach to organisation and effective time-keeping
17. Strong sense of initiative, with the ability to independently prioritize individual tasks and deadlines
18. Attention to detail is key as this is a fast paced role, so a sharp eye is essential
19. Able to understand and appreciate the design aesthetic of AllSaints
20. An intense passion for commerce/product, with a natural commercial instinct
21. Team player who collaborates and communicates effectively at all levels
22. Strives to achieve and drive the best results possible for the brand
23. Proactive, solution based thinker
24. A strong aptitude in retail maths
25. Proficient in Excel
About the location
Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty.. Approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.
What we stand for
The Customer is the Boss We work as one proud team to get the best for our customers
One Team We are joined up and encourage others to share their ideas
We Do What We Say We Will We know our goals, and we work with clear outcomes in mind
We Are Responsible We are self aware, understand the impact we have on others and are positive about the future
Benefits
26. A generous wardrobe allowance so that you can wear our beautiful clothes to work each day
27. We are a disability committed certified employer
28. Employee discount for you to spend with family and friends
29. 25 days holiday increasing to 28 days after 2 years continuous service
30. Bank holidays, birthdays and volunteering days off
31. Access to dental cash plan & free virtual GP appointments through Aviva
32. UNUM employee assistance helpline
33. Life assurance cover
34. Access to discounted gym membership and corporate discounts
35. Hybrid working in our historic East London studios, working hours are 9-5.30pm
36. Free, confidential, wellbeing and lifestyle support with Retail Trust
37. Enhanced family leave benefits (neonatal, fertility, maternity, paternity, adoption, menopause)
38. Health days for you to use either for physical or mental wellness
39. Dedicated mental health support from our mental health first aiders
40. Eye care vouchers, season ticket loans and much more!
#WeAreAllSaints
Our aim is to develop truly diverse teams and create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to give of their best whilst contributing to the success of our brand.
We recognise the importance and strength of diversity and commit to providing equal opportunities to everyone in our employment and recruitment processes. We safeguard against any form of discrimination irrespective of gender, gender reassignment, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status or age.
Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still very much like to hear from you. We want you to know that finding people who have a passion for our brand and are open to learning is incredibly important to us.
If you need any support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch with us and we are happy to help.
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