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Fashion Graduate - Assistant Buyer

Employer
A2Z Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Location
Warwickshire
Salary
23000.00 - 26000.00 GBP Annual
Closing date
24 Dec 2021

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Specialist Area
Buyer
Sector
Retail
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Key Activities / Accountabilities

  • Support sample management with Head of Buying as appropriate in line with the team strategy.
  • To create category SKUs and maintain data accuracy
  • To ensure all purchase orders are raised in a timely manner
  • Maintaining footwear range plan picture boards
  • Contacting stores for feedback on product
  • Liaise with suppliers to chase samples and key information
  • Create the product manual and review with Head of Buying in time for new season product arriving in store
  • Photograph new season product
  • Edit photographs on Adobe Photoshop
  • Preparing information for the team to take to trade shows as instructed
  • Conduct competitor shop reports with support from the Buyer initially and feedback to the team.
  • Check that product has been delivered to stores/support office and communicate with the relevant teams at support office.
  • Resolve store queries relating to product
  • Help with organizing training to stores
  • To adhere to buying schedule/plan within the 'critical path'
  • ensure that promotional and pricing administration is completed efficiently and effectively on behalf of the trading team.
  • Filing and maintenance of all required records in line with company procedures and legal guidelines maintaining confidentiality
  • Maximises learning opportunities to broaden knowledge of the Buying team's responsibilities in order to support with queries from the wider team.

Health & Safety

  • To comply with the Company Health & Safety rules and requirements at all times and take reasonable care for the Health & Safety of themselves and others.

Other Working Conditions

  • Required to travel to other sites within UK, attending trade shows and meetings with suppliers as and when required within business needs.

Essential Educational and/or Training Qualifications and Certificates

  • Fashion Degree or simmilar
  • A Levels
  • GCSEs

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • A keen interest in fashion/retail
  • Great knowledge of trends
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Time management skills
  • Great attention to detail
  • Proficient in the use of MS Office applications, email and the Internet

Key Competencies

  • Team Player
  • Confident with a bubbly personality
  • Flexible approach to meet the needs of the business
  • Has a 'can do' attitude and is proactive through self-motivation and commitment
  • Scope to develop into the role.

Performance Measures

  • Achievement of yearly personal targets and objectives.

Regretfully due to the volume of responses generated A2Z Recruitment Solutions are only in a position to contact those candidates who have been successful.

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