Buying Assistant

Our client is a leading global fashion retail brand with quintessentially British roots is looking to recruit a Buying Assistant to join their successful London based team

This is a full time permanent role paying up to £26,000 per year plus benefits

Cored duties of the Buying Assistant:

– Manage the departmental Critical Path and product file, ensuring all relevant data is available for Merchandising and Marketing/Web, including chasing critical paths, trim cards, size charts, etc.
– Manage and co-ordinate sample requirements for the department including chasing all pre-production and Gold Seal samples, assisting with organising the sample sales and managing the sample requirements for different areas of the business i.e. QC, PR and fit sessions.
– Set up and maintain the Product files throughout the season with size charts, trim cards, bulk fabric, care labels etc.
– Manage product storage
– Co-ordinate wearer trials chase feedback and maintain up to date records.
– Carry out competitive shops to develop and maintain knowledge of the current market place and feedback to team.
– Approve bulk fabric and lab dips.
– Raise Purchase Orders for confirmed orders.
– Attend fit sessions when required
– Send all suppliers clear instruction sheets outlining which labels, hangers and polybags
– Assist the team in preparing for meetings.
– Provide general administrative duties including making travel arrangements for the team, managing the post, updating files and other ad hoc duties

Skills/experience required of the Buying Assistant:

– Previous customer service or sales experience
– IT Literate
– Experience of team working
– Interested in fashion

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Red Personnel is a Equal Opportunities Employer