Job Description
What you’ll be doing…
* Develop a cohesive range for the department, ensuring that product reflects the Brand strategy, the range is without gaps or duplication, and that the season is logically and commercially thought through
* Working with Design to shape the product direction for the department, ensuring that it is aligned to the brand and divisional strategy
* Delivering department KPIs to drive margin and profit, identifying and addressing any risks, in partnership with Merchandising
* Anticipating the needs of the 20-something customer, using sales and trend data to deliver commercial product ranges that account for global factors
* Trading effectively by identifying gaps in ranges and potentialising opportunities that will have the biggest impact on dept performance, whilst effectively managing risk
* Maintaining in-depth knowledge of planning and trading documents, using them to shape category analysis and evolution of the buy
* Driving cost saving initiatives or ideas to become more cost efficient
* Effectively range building, taking into account Options, ALB strategy and global requirements, with the flexibility to pivot in season to potentialize or de-risk
* Working closely with Merchandising to build cohesive lessons learnt and ensuring buying is within OTB, influencing trend and performance
* Building and leveraging relationships with a network of appropriate internal teams and external suppliers
* Keeping up to date with global trends and competitor activity, reviewing product strategy considering competitor activity and initiatives
* Maintaining a clear understanding of brand purpose and Fashion with Integrity and ensuring these principles are fully embedded within the team. Looking for opportunities to use sustainable materials wherever possible
* Working closely with Marketing to identify promotional and marketing opportunities for brand and ensure clear and consistent brand messaging
* Setting up a trialling calendar, engaging with key stakeholders to build program frameworks
* Working closely with Sourcing to develop a sound supply base, striving for consistent best practice partnerships and highlighting any pinch points or saturation
* Actively contributing to cross-functional initiatives and projects, welcoming and championing change
* Leading and building a strong team of ABs and BAs, with a focus on growing future talent
* Providing clear direction and development to the team, identifying individual training needs and encouraging collaborative ways of working
* Motivating and engaging the team through recognition and regular feedback
Qualifications
We’d love to meet someone who…
* If you are interested in permanent & fixed term
* Has significant experience operating as a Junior Buyer/Buyer within a fast-paced and rapidly changing global Retailer
* Has proven ability to drive the success of a department through creative and commercial thinking
* Has a creative eye with a strong awareness of current trends, Retail market conditions and competitor activity
* Has highly developed negotiation and influencing skills
* Can gain buy in from the team and management to potentialize opportunities
* Demonstrates a commercial mindset, using data and insights to leverage opportunities that successfully contribute to the department and wider Retail strategy
* Has in-depth knowledge of planning and trading documents, with the ability to challenge figures and plans, where necessary
* Uses relevant market insights to aid decision making and achieve the best outcome for the business
* Shows strong awareness of current trends, Retail market conditions and opportunities within a Global context, including global competitors’ product offer, pricing strategy and trading activity.
* Builds great relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
* Demonstrates an effective and inclusive leadership style, role modelling positive behaviours and providing the team with clear direction and development
* Has strong prioritisation and systems skills, including relevant Trading systems and MS Office
Additional Information
BeneFITS’
* Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
* ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business)
* Employee sample sales
* Access to a huge range of LinkedIn learning materials
* 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* Private medical care scheme
* Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits
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