ASSISTANT BUYER - LINGERIE AND FASHION ACCESSORIES

ASSISTANT BUYER  - LINGERIE / FASHION ACCESSORIES 

LIVERPOOL - HEAD OFFICE BASED

£30K 

Our client a head office retailer based in Liverpool are looking to recruit an experienced Assistant Buyer for the lingerie and fashion accessories department. The successful candidate will have previous experience within a similar role.  

THE ROLES

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Duties 

Responsible to the Buyer to plan, manage, implement and deliver the product development process

Assist the Buyer in sourcing, planning and developing the product ranges

Build and maintain relationships with existing suppliers as well as source new suppliers making sure all suppliers understand and meet their requirements

Knowledge and understanding of the range with the ability to predict seasonal best sellers, core lines and future trends

Competitor research and detailed trends reports and market analysis

Raise and progress purchase orders

Continually review brand performance and sell through rates, against the Buying Plan and monitoring market activity

Ensure comparative shopping and relevant documentation is up to date, highlighting where there are any issues

Manage and maintain complete sample range and documentation, including colour, fit and labelling approvals

Deal with any enquiries from internal teams as well as external departments including suppliers

In conjunction with Trading Standards maintain up to date departmental legal, quality and RRP requirements

Fully understand and fulfil the requirements of the advertising calendar

Responsible for completion and accuracy of advertising briefs, photography and store point of sales

Demonstrate effective communication to Buyer and Merchandiser on all key issues

Give and receive information on range to service departments e.g. advertising and store ops

May attend trade shows / fairs in the UK and abroad