Buyers Administrator - London, United Kingdom - Lovisa

Lovisa

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Lovisa is fast-fashion Retail

Lovisa is global, and its growth is infectiously energetic

The Buyers Administrator will be responsible for:

APPROVAL & PP SAMPLES

Weekly tracking of approval samples by range to ensure they will arrive on time for Final Sign Off
Provide weekly update of approval sample status by range to your Assistant Buyer/ Buyer
Checking approval samples as they arrive:
Unpacking DHL deliveries and sorting samples
Suitability for the range correct colour, detail, etc
Identifying potential QC issues
Discussion with your Assistant Buyer / Buyer to determine action to take to fix product or issue prior to Final Sign Off
Preparing approval samples for Second Look & Final Sign Off:
Correct Carding
White sticker with supplier, cost, margin
Merchandise range on the correct fixture for Final Sign Off by EOD on the Monday prior to the Final Sign Off
Sending DHL packages on the approved days
Supplier Communication
Approval of approval & PP samples
Communication to Production
Of final approval to ensure they are clear on what to approve for packing scans

RANGE PLANNERS

Build a Range Planner for each range after First Sign Off
Maintain Range Planners throughout the range building process to ensure all information is accurate for Final Sign Off
Completed Range Planner to your Buyer by 8.30am on the Tuesday prior Final Sign Off
Update Range Planner post Final Sign Off with agreed retail prices, changes and quantities
Handing over 100% complete & accurate Range Planner to your Senior Buyer by 10am on the day following Final Sign Off

SAMPLE PREP/ BOARDS FOR MEETINGS

Maintenance of range boards to include the latest image/spec sheet or sample, supplier, cost (updated as the Buyer negotiates) ensure shared range boards are managed collaboratively in groups within each range
TO BE UP TO DATE AT ALL TIMES
Put images of all recolours, reworks, match backs onto the relevant range boards by EOD Tuesday each week

ANALYSIS

Run 16 week report

NEGOTIATION

Chase first cost from suppliers for all samples
Record cost price negotiation in the Range Planner

TREND

Put images of all new trend items, muse & influencer items onto the relevant range boards by EOD Tuesday each week

Other duties and special projects within skill and competency level as required.

Skills, knowledge and personal qualities required:

Strong communication skills at all levels
Positive, results driven attitude
Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel & Outlook and to develop skills on Futura
Stamina
Openness/willingness to change
Desire to understand strategic direction of the business
The ability to anticipate what may be required
Ability to work autonomously and exercise discretion
Ability to work to deadlines
Maintains Lovisa company values

If this is you, we would love to hear from you

We believe in supporting diverse cultures and harnessing the unique knowledge and experience of our team. We celebrate our global presence, by supporting our culturally diverse team around the world._