BRANDED BUYER

Key roles and responsibilities
Supporting merchandising to negotiate cost prices with supplier base to achieve department targets
Manage the department critical path, which includes chasing suppliers to adhere to deadlines. Participate in the product CP meeting
Attend and chair fit meetings with QA
Create wholesale buy sheets
Prepare for weekly trade meeting
Analyzing weekly trade reports for website and wholesale and identifying actions
Regular comp shops to identify new and missed opportunities in the range
To actively participate in meetings including sign offs, strategies, weekly trade and ensure follow up is made.
range building including; style confirmation, colours, and product development for all seasonal ranges
Attend key internal and customer meetings.
Management of BA/AB.

Skills

Relevant buying experience in the fashion industry
Great communication skills - you will be co ordinating teams such as Merchandising, Design, QC, Studio
Commercially aware - how to interpret and adapt market trends to the customer to maximise sales
Keen interest in fashion and trends
Ability to work independently to tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
Strong numeracy and analytical skills
Driven with a strong sense of initiative