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Accessories Assistant Buyer | Central London | Menswear | Premium Fashion | Circa £30,000 + Benefits | Hybrid Working This is a renowned UK and international high-street retailer with a rich legacy in menswear, known for our trend-setting collections. They're a tight-knit, dynamic team, who are seeking an Assistant Buyer with a passion for accessories to work closely with the Buyer and drive product development and trading in this exciting area.Benefits:
- Hybrid / flexible working
- 25 days holiday + Bank holidays
- Pension
- Travel Scheme
- Bonus
Assistant Buyer Responsibilities:
- Track daily sales and weekly trade, ensuring all actions for your categories are executed efficiently.
- Present Monday trade notes and key actions to the team, including your Head of and Director.
- Collaborate daily with your Merchandising team to manage rebuys, phasing, cancellations, and newness through OTB.
- Liaise confidently with the supply base, always fostering strong relationships with clear, concise communication.
- Gather and assess initial costs for any style you plan to include in your range.
- Negotiate costs effectively, balancing value and quality.
- Understand and apply pricing structures strategically.
- Support the Buyer and Designer with clear and effective sample briefs.
- Assist the BAA with daily admin tasks to ensure smooth operations.
- Stay on top of market trends, influencers, and fashion movements through active research.
- Monitor the market for new promotions, collaborations, and launches.
- Manage the critical path, ensuring timely communication of any delays to the wider team.
- Propose and implement solutions to critical path issues such as delays, shortages, and cancellations.
- Oversee samples and approval processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Attend all fit sessions and provide input where needed.
- Assist with production samples for studio imagery shoots.
- Support the Buyer in supplier meetings, lessons learned, and range-building discussions.
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