Who are we?
Boux Avenue is the cool, young, London-based lingerie, nightwear and swimwear brand, with 27 stores across the UK and a thriving ecommerce business at www.bouxavenue.com.
Founded in April 2011, the brand describes its core aesthetic as a blend of the sweet and the sexy, with its bi-annual collections designed by their in-house team. Pitched at what the brand calls an 'accessible luxury' price tag, Boux Avenue's reputation is founded not only on the femininity of its products, but also on their quality, comfort and fit, backed up with the offer of a free and expert bra fit service in all of its stores.
No matter what your age, size or style, Boux Avenue is an inclusive brand for everybody. Available in sizes 28-40, A-G cups and sizes 6-18. With an unrivalled eye for detail and passion for customer service, Boux Avenue is your ultimate destination whether you're looking for everyday essentials or something a little sexier.
As a Buyers Admin Assistant you will
1. Raise accurate orders on the Department. Amending PO’s where necessary with any date/price changes etc.
2. Complete all label data accurately. Ensure all packaging requirements are met.
3. Ensure excellent communication with suppliers in weekly CP meetings, and work alongside the team to manage the critical path; an instrumental tool of the department. Highlight any delivery concerns to the team.
4. Manage gold seal approval and updating relevant team members.
5. Chase in buy and photo samples for photo shoots and meetings. Preparing samples for department meetings when necessary.
6. Responsible for full sample management - keeping the sample rail in good order and up to date. Show new samples that have arrived in the office to relevant team members. Organising chuck out and office sample sales accordingly.
7. Office duties; filing, post, organising parcels.
8. Assist Senior Buyer in pulling together weekly trade report for Monday trade.
9. Organise samples for a weekly fit meeting, in conjunction with the garment technical.
10. Prepare and maintain all department documentation e.g photoshoot document and fit list. Complete quarterly lookbooks and monthly store guidelines.
11. Ensure all ecom imagery is correct and highlight any concerns to the ecom team.
12. Manage and complete lab dip approvals with the help of the team.
13. Liaise with other buying teams and departments to ensure full co-operation and clear communication is maintained.
14. Carry out regular comp shops.
15. Ad hoc duties are also an essential daily part of the Buyers Admin Assistant job role as you are providing full administrative support to the buying team
What we would like to see in you
16. Excellent knowledge of Excel and Microsoft
17. A genuine flair and passion for product
18. Strong accuracy and attention to detail
19. Excellent time management skills
20. Strong organisational skills
21. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
22. Team player, ready to jump up and help.
23. Quick thinker with lots of common sense
24. A passion for the customer and all elements of the customer experience
Are there any benefits?
In return you will be offered a competitive salary, good holiday entitlement, fun working environment with regular social events and some great benefits including generous discounts across the brands within Theo Paphitis Retail Group.