- Trend identification
- Sales analysis
- Competitive analysis
- Liaising with Merchandising, Retail and Marketing
- Liaising with brands
- Range building
- Representing the Buying function on relevant category (tbc)
- Attending all appointments, with involvement in selection and editing of product
- Attending all product launches throughout the year as specified
- Attending all relevant trade shows
- Analysis and review of previous weeks sales with the merchandising department to propose and drive actions for the week ahead
- Negotiation with selected brands re trading terms and conditions.
- Being constantly aware of new brands and opportunities to diversify and drive department/category sales
- Budget negotiation and planning within internal teams and external brands
- Negotiation with brands re distribution agreements
- Working independently in a creative and trend led environment
- Managing budgets and OTB on in seasons and forward budgets
- Present ranges for sign off with Senior Buyers, Buying Director and Merchandising Director.
- Preparation and presentation of performance in trade meetings
- Proposals to assist driving sales in your relevant department
- Extensive knowledge of our store base and website
- Confidence within own decisions and product selection. Comfortable in driving decisions on file and being accountable for all actions
- Ability to act independently
- Extensive knowledge of product area and market
- Ability to look forward and predict trends both current and future
- Highly numerate and skilled within budget forecasting and planning
- Experience of buying Fashion is advantageous
- Experience of buying branded goods is essential
- Be able to exercise a high degree of analytical and numerical skills
- Fully literate in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Word, Excel
- Organisational skills are essential
- Be able to work under own initiative
- A creative and trend led individual
- Spend 1 week working in a JD store within Malaysia
- Adhere to the Buying Calendar as required
- Focus on Training and developing your team 'On-The-Job' and through a range of development tools and courses
- Achieve company Sales, Margins, and stock plans.
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5 days ago
Description
Reporting to : Head of Buying
Key Objective: To lead the buying team building a range plan and liasing with brands. The successful candidate will have a passion for our product with a great knowledge of current sportwear and high street fashion trends.
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
Core Competencies:
Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed:
Key Deliverables – Year 1