Buying & Merchandising Assistant

A key part of the buying and merchandising team – you will assist with range planning, price and supplier strategy, stock control and help deliver sales and profit.

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for smaller suppliers & departments where relevant

• Maximise supplier/ category profit & sales

• Range Plan management

• Work with suppliers to ensure all relevant information is complete

• Product and Purchase Order Management

• Manage samples, CADs & images

• Invoice queries

• Manage size guides

• Product queries

• Product presentation collation

• Work with suppliers & buyers to collate all information

• Launch Planners & Calendars

• Deliver range presentations

• Support launches

• Site checks

•Supports department by producing accurate and timely historical data and analysis

•Responsible for maintaining system and reporting accuracy through regular housekeeping

•Produces weekly trade reports, providing performance insight, makes trade recommendations to drive sales and profit

•Track’s intake and ensures all critical paths are accurate, keeping team informed of any intake or delivery issues

•Manage all aspects of department allocation and replenishment

•Manage markdown and promotional pricing activity

•Work with suppliers to maintain critical path/delivery schedule

Knowledge & Experience: 

• Some Buying and Merchandising or retail experience beneficial but not essential 

• Buying and Merchandising qualifications preferred but not essential

• Knowledge of sports product/ industry is preferable 

• Strong communication skills, the ability to build relationships and influence 

• Analytical & numerical skills essential

• Ability to problem solve, suggest better ways of working & contribute to projects

• Excellent planning and organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail

• Passion, drive & determination

• Microsoft package knowledge – including strong Excel experience 

• Attention to detail

•Commerciality – constantly identifies opportunities to maximise business gains

•Problem solving - ability to gather key information and identify root cause quickly, use creativity to propose solutions

•Interpersonal skills – positively interacts with others and can understand and relate to others

•Self-Management – can manage own time, resources, and prioritise to achieve goals