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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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