Buying Assistant - Homeware

The Buying Assistant role in the retail industry involves supporting purchasing activities to ensure optimal stock levels and supplier relations. Based in Chesterfield, this permanent position requires a proactive individual with excellent organisational skills

Client Details

This opportunity is with a medium-sized company operating in the retail sector. The organisation is committed to offering high-quality products and values efficiency in its procurement processes.

Description

1. • You the Buying Assistant will develop and manage the critical path for all product launches for the range aswell as own label, ensuring timelines are met from concept to delivery.
   • Track product progress across supply chain stages, maintaining smooth communication between suppliers and customers.
   • This will included progress of gold seal tracking, packing approval, customer range review samples etc.

1. • Identify and resolve delays proactively with the team to keep projects on schedule.
   • Creation and completion of spec files for all products ready to pass on to QC team and ensure they are updated into the critical path.
   • Management of photography samples and tracking inline with the studio time line.
   • Support with costing sheets for customers creating quote sheets with photographs ready for the sales team.
   • Support the buyer with supplier communication to gathering pricing, lead times, and MOQs while maintaining quality and margin goals.

1. • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers through daily communication.
   • Range analysis based on sales data and create meaningful reports based on sell thru, profitability, product category % mix and sku counts to identify buying opportunities and avoid overstock or understock situations across the range as well as Own label.

1. • Work with the merchandising team to deliver accurate forecasting and replenishment plans.
   • Management of the clearance and Discontinued lines on a regular basis with costings and photos prepared for the sales team.

1. • Prepare detailed Power point presentations based on market trends, in season promotional lines, trend photographs from trade Fairs etc
   • Trade Fair preparations of samples and ticketing/ pricing at Spring Fair and also in House Events.
   • Preparation of samples for customer meetings in house and externally as well as preparation of powerpoint presentations.
   • Collation of comp shops and market trends.

Profile

• Excellent communication skills for working with suppliers and internal teams.
• A keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy in procurement processes.
• Proficiency with relevant software tools, such as spreadsheets or inventory management systems.
• An ability to work independently and prioritise tasks efficiently
• Ideally a HND / degree in textiles or similar
• Work experience in an admin role

Job Offer

• A competitive salary ranging from 28,000 to 32,000 per annum.
• Free parking facilities for employees.
• Generous discounts on company products.
• A permanent role within a supportive and professional working environment.

Buying Assistant - Homeware

Buying Assistant - Homeware

Buying Assistant - Homeware