AddressWhat is the role
To support the Assistant Buyer/ Buyer to source, develop, but and deliver a specific range of products at the right time
What you will do
- Manage key administrative duties for the Buying team from product concept to finish bought product
- Clearly and effectively communicates with all suppliers and internal departments in line with critical path
- Manages order raising process as and when required with buyers approval
- Manages sample process and organisation for the department in a timely fashion
- Manages sample sealing process working closely with garment tech team to meet critical path requirements
- Manages garment approval process to achieve a commercial, saleable product
- Thoughtfully contributes toward the input of all meeting preparation including Monday Trade & Product Sign Offs
- Fulfil general ad hoc duties as required deputising for buyer in buyers absence
- Management of the critical path demonstrating proactive problem solving that meets deadlines
- Actively contributing to the product life cycle e.g., comp shops, pre-trip planning, range building, product briefings and lessons learnt etc
- Self-Motivated clear understanding of market trends and customer profile and able to contribute knowledgeable to all meetings
- Regular store visits undertaken, findings presented back to relavent parties and actions follow through
What you will bring
You must actively demonstrate
- A passion for fashion particularly in the non standard sizing market
- Good communications skills both verbal and written
- The ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
- Good time management & organisation skills
- A self motivated and proactive approach to completing given tasks
- A willingness to learn & the ability to work under pressure
- A strong attention to detail
- A commercial outlook and a keen business sense
- A proven track record of good attendance & flexibility
- The ability to adapt to frequent change in a high-pressure environment
- Commitment to behaving with integrity and professionalism at all times
- A proven history of taking personal responsibility & Accountability for actions, constantly striving to improve and exceed expectations and ensuring safety and quality are never compromised
Desirable skills & Qualifications
- A relevant qualification at higher education, degree or equivalent level preferred
- Experience of working within a buying team environment, within a multiple brand retailer
- Effective communicator, presenter and team player
- Ability to adopt a flexible approach when required and to think swiftly
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Confident working in a fast paced environment and able to prioritise projects
Operating Environment
- To operate in an open- and even-handed manner with all colleagues across the business. Treat all who we interact with, with courtesy and respect, treating everyone equally and embracing differences. Encourage everyone to achieve maximum potential and deliver a friendly service.
- To proactively contribute to teamwork and cross-function working. To listen to each other and share knowledge enabling us to willingly combine expertise across the business.
- Behaving with integrity and demonstrating professionalism
- To take personal responsibility & accountability for actions, constantly striving to improve and exceed expectations ensuring safety and quality are never compromised.
Yours Clothing is a retailer that provides the best value on the UK high street and internet for curvy customers. Along with our big and tall menswear brand, BadRhino, our Long Tall Sally brand and our most recent addition, PixieGirl Petites, the business is growing at pace to cater for non-standard sizes on the high street and online.
Our continued success comes from our entrepreneurial thinking and listening to our customers to deliver fashion products at the right price. Our environment is fast paced, ever evolving and full of excitement. Yours Clothing continues to expand and become the number one plus size fashion retailer in the UK whilst continuing to develop our brands into new and exciting niche markets both in the UK and further afield.
Find out more about us here.
