Assistant Buyer

Here is a breakdown of what you’ll be doing:

• Support the Buying team to achieve Sales and OTB targets.

• Drive Trade performance: Identify and analyse best sellers and underperforming lines. Present findings to Buy Team at weekly trading meeting to minimise risks and maximise opportunities. Feedback actions to internal teams where appropriate.

• Maintenance & management of OTB planning documents, work in conjunction with Buying Assistant and Buyer to pro-actively forecast and manage intake flow into business to hit intake plans, drive sales and minimise risks.

• Support and deputise buyer in writing buys: selection, product gradingand pricing to drive FPRP strategy.

• Market prep; Update vendor packs for buying trips, confirm appointments, liaise with Merchandising to collate required information for each vendor meeting.

• Constant site monitoring to ensure products are presented to meet the business needs & brand standards.

• Order Administration; analysing stock packages, writing, reviewing, checking confirmations and revising accordingly. Order Uploading.

• Manage the vendor terms directory and new supplier set up in conjunction with back office team.

• Proactive product sourcing in conjunction with Buy Team & relevant recommendations on Target Acquisition.

• Communicate Buy Strategy to wider business- support in the creation of Buy Alert documents to best showcase aesthetic and outline financials.

• General admin, correcting pricing inaccuracies, pulling ad hoc sales information, support back office and merchandising team with any invoice & delivery queries.

• Regular competitor analysis and feedback to team.

The type of person we are looking for:

• Significant commercial experienced gained in a fashion retail merchandising environment (ideally luxury, multi-brand).

• Off-price experience not necessary but must demonstrate an enthusiasm and interest in off-price.

• Passion for product and trends.

• Keen eye for new opportunities. 

• Numerate with strong analytical mind and computer literacy.

• Advanced Excel knowledge is essential.

• Commercial Awareness – working to develop full understanding of the nature of our business, products and competitive market in order to drive the best performance.

• Team player – build relationships with other internal and external teams and functions for personal and business development.

• Strong eye for detail and organisational skills and strives for a high level of accuracy.

• Proactive and able to work with stringent deadlines.

• Excellent work ethic and ability to multi-task.

• Professional with excellent communication skills.

​From the moment you join the LUXEXPERIENCE GROUP we are committed to making your journey with us inspirational and evolutionary. If you are passionate, committed and thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, then please apply with a CV.