At Dreams, we know your bed is the best place in the whole world. But for the hours between precious sleep, we’d like to make work a special place to be too. We’re the UK’s most loved bed retailer, so it’s important our people feel the love as well. There’s over 250 of us at our affectionately named 'Bedquarters' in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, where every dreamer makes a difference.
We’re super passionate about our people-first culture, which means we like to keep things simple and celebrate every success, big or small! From a payday treats trolley to charity fundraisers and all-staff lunches, we know we do it best when we do it together.
And together we’ve been making bedtimes better since 1985, with no signs of hitting the snooze button. We’re owned by the world’s largest bedding provider, Tempur Sealy, and have our very own Bed Factory right here in the UK. You’ll even get a guided tour when you join and that’s part of our mission to get you fully bed-ucated during your induction.
With 208 stores nationwide, 6 central warehouses and 12 delivery centres, we sell 14,000 mattresses, bases and headboards every single week. Now that’s a lot of Zzzs.
So if you’re bonkers about bed, silly for siestas and keen on your kip, we think Dreams could be the perfect place for you.
Dreams. Love your job.
Job Description
We’re looking for a new Assistant Buyer to join our growing Feather & Black brand based in Loudwater, Buckinghamshire. In this role, you will be supporting the commercial team by analysing competitor and design trends, building on Brand, product ranges, at exceptional quality that meet the financial KPIs and launch on time, whilst protecting our planet.
Responsibilities
1. Input into product strategy
2. Support the Buyer to create high quality and inspirational product ranges in line with strategic sign off.
3. Accountable for the product set-up process to ensure accuracy in all Systems and protect launch dates
4. Work closely with the merchandising team on a rolling range review calendar and trade plan.
5. Work closely with the Quality function to always support delivery of high quality ethically sourced product.
6. Ensure our swatch library is always up to date and available for customers to order.
7. Own supplier set up and act as a point of contact with suppliers on a day-to-day basis.
8. Provide analysis and preparatory support to buyer for all meetings.
9. Organise product for display purposes in the mock shop and at roadshows/conferences.
10. Manage product and packaging innovation, ensure compliance with channel requirements.
11. Work closely with Web and Marketing teams to support the development of the Feather & Black brand.
12. Ensure activities meet and comply with organisational and legal requirements for Health and Safety and general care.
13. Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and internal policies.
14. Support store colleagues with customer related queries
15. Loading Commercial Income and ensuring our suppliers are invoiced correctly.
16. Maintenance of formal Terms Document outlining key trading terms with each supplier
17. Brief and sign off Marketing materials for retail and web.
18. Maintenance and tracking of returns data to support management of returns levels.
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