Junior Buyer - Braunton, United Kingdom - Saltrock Head Office
2 weeks ago
Description
Like the idea of joining the Saltrock Team? We are looking for a Buyer or Junior Buyer (dependent on experience) to come aboard and join the next part of our adventureThis is a really exciting opportunity for someone who has a passion for product.
The Atlantic Ocean, North Devon Coast and salty air, for over 30 years, Saltrock; a British, coastal, lifestyle brand, has had holiday, family, spirt and fun at its heart.
Designed in the South West since 1988 we have grown into a loved Devon brand known for its iconic print designs.
You will be responsible for planning, developing and selecting a balanced product range which maximises sales opportunities and exceeds customers needs.
Main Duties/Responsibilities
- Develop & propose seasonal department strategy together with the Buying, Design & Merchandising teams which satisfy the overall company strategy.
- Works closely with relevant teams to plan and balance ranges, providing insight on sales and the current market, trends and competitors, and ensures merchandise launches are phased appropriately.
- Keep up to date through comparative shopping, research and customer feedback to build our product strategy and plan.
- Be the key driver behind taking the initiative to innovate our product strategy and deliver consistent product newness.
- Effectively trade in season by identifying gaps in ranges and potentialising opportunities that will have the biggest impact on performance and gain market share, whilst effectively managing risk.
- Establish key financial parameters for department working alongside Buying and Merchandising and agree with Management Team.
- Contribute to sourcing strategy which sets out mid
- Negotiate and agree best payment terms and product costs, ensuring payment lead times are monitored and do not impact launch dates.
- Oversee the placement of orders ensuring all KPI's and delivery targets are met.
- Ensure all key buying documents are kept up to date accurately, including Range plans and Critical path.
- Own the critical path process through regular supplier liaison ensuring all product remains on time and that launch availability is met.
- Plan, prepare and deliver all documentation through the GTM process as scoped for buying team.
- Collaborate on approval process on all product (lab dips, prints, fabrics, trims etc) with design team during product development, up to final sign off.
- Through weekly trading reviews and proposals, ensure that in season activity maximises profitability including management of blanks programs if applicable.
- Knows best and worst sellers to ensure we are buying to maximise sales potential in store (both during buying season as well as through analysis)
- Recognises Potential problems and highlights risks to Head of Buying & Merchandising, offering resolution before escalation.
Role Competencies
- Accessories and Hard Goods knowledge an advantage
- Thorough understanding of all buying & merchandising principles.
- Broad and current knowledge of commercial, economic, trading and market activities affecting the clothing and accessory industry.
- Understanding of the supply chain and product life cycle
- Excellent brand and market awareness.
- Passionate about products
General Skills
- A team player who thrives in a fast paced, busy and challenging environment and builds a rapport with members of your immediate and wider teams.
- Highly organised, you'll be able to proactively manage a wide range of responsibilities throughout the development process and balance multiple priorities.
- Strong negotiation skills to achieve targets.
- Highly numerical able to interpret data to determine decision making, work to budgets and financial plans.
- Strong communication and influencing skills at all levels.
- Strong presentation skills to all levels.
Key Contacts & Relationships
External:
Suppliers
Internal:
Design, Buying and Merchandising team. Stores, Finance, Warehouse, Ops, Ecom & Marketing
Accountable for Resources
- Brand Integrity product in line with Brand identity
- Company integrity relationship with externals
- Financial ensure profitability of category within Stores and Direct channels, through product strategy, working to timelines and budget.
- Product costs.
Reporting to:
Head of Buying & Merchandising
INDHEADOFFICE
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