* Free Parking; Close to transport links
* Hybrid Working
About Our Client
A great opportunity for an Assistant Buyer - Casualwear to join a leading multi-channel retailer in the Leeds area who offer hybrid working to work within their friendly and welcoming merchandising team. They are an established business that has been trading for a number of years and is known for their internal progression.
Job Description
* Manage the development process to an agreed critical path.
* Achieve the best garment fit/product by working closely with QA and design where applicable.
* Negotiate with suppliers and maintain good working relationships.
* Full understanding of customer needs to maximize profits and provide a commercially viable range.
* Increase turnover and profit by remaining competitive and innovative in line with competitors.
* Assist in sourcing/developing new suppliers to service the brand portfolio, in line with brand strategy.
* Liaise with suppliers and chair supplier meetings.
* Manage the critical path to ensure all dates are adhered to and delivered in full with no delays.
* Work with the merchandisers to manage in-season sales with required intake/OTB.
* Analyze performance and consumer buying patterns to predict future trends, forward plan, and innovate - always ensuring you are fully aware of competitors' activities and products.
* Oversee all web photography, styling, and descriptions for your ranges, ensuring product is photographed on time to launch on the web when stock arrives in the warehouse.
* Ensure that we achieve the best possible in-store presentation through relevant packaging development and contribution to the visual merchandising brief where applicable.
* Range building, colors, direction, and product development of seasonal ranges with the supervision of the Buyer.
The Successful Applicant
* Currently a Buying Admin Assistant, Senior Buying Admin Assistant, Buyers Assistant, Assistant Buyer, or similar.
* Organizational skills - the ability to manage the critical path from product development to delivery/in-store sales.
* Team player - ability to manage working relationships at all levels.
* Numerate - working with margin calculations and budgets.
* Negotiation skills - ability to work with suppliers to agree on the best price for a product while maintaining quality requirements.
* Understanding of the clothing industry & trading environments. Broad knowledge of either retail or wholesale environments.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary + Mix of Office & Home Working - (3 Office Days / 2 Work from Home Days) + 37.5 Hour work week + Flexible working hours + Progression Opportunities + Free Parking + Close to transport links + Early Finish on a Friday + Discount on Product
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