Assistant Buyer

Lovisa Holdings Limited; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lovisa Holdings Limited is seeking an Assistant Buyer to manage range planning, development samples, spec sheets and supplier relationships. This role sits in a fast-fashion retail environment, coordinating with senior buyers and suppliers to ensure timely sign-offs and accurate merchandising data.

You will build and maintain range planners, organize development samples, check specs, track range performance and support the team in meeting weekly deadlines while adapting to changing priorities in

Qualifications

• Strong communication across all levels.
• Ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines.
• Stamina to manage multiple ranges and samples.

Responsibilities

• Build Range Planner for each range after First Sign Off.
• Maintain Range Planners throughout the range building process.
• Submit completed Range Planner to Senior Buyer by agreed times.
• Update Range Planner after Final Sign Off with prices and quantities.
• Prepare Range Planner handover to Senior Buyer by 10am after Final Sign Off.
• Prepare Spec Sheets as instructed by Senior Buyer.
• Review range performance and provide updates.
• Maintain supplier relationships and respond within 24 hours.
• Keep mock up shop organized and up to date.

Skills

Strong communication

Autonomous working

Deadline-driven

Stamina

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Futura

Job description

Lovisa is fast-fashion Retail

Lovisa is global, and its growth is infectiously energetic

The Assistant Buyer will be responsible for:

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 Senior 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

DEVELOPMENT & APPROVAL SAMPLES

• Receiving parcels and organizing developments samplesWeekly 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 Senior Buyer
• Checking approval samples as they arrive:
  • Suitability for the range – correct colour, detail, etc
  • Identifying potential QC issues
  • Discussion with your Senior Buyer to determine action to take to fix product or issue prior to Final Sign Off
• Preparing approval samples for 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

SPEC SHEETS

• Preparing Spec Sheets, as instructed, as and when requested by your Senior Buyer

RANGE PERFORMANCE

• Review sales of your teams ranges daily and provide your team with an update

SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIPS

• Respond to supplier correspondence within 24 hours

Other duties and special projects within skill and competency level as required, e.g.:

• Keep our mock up shop well organized and tidy
• Update mock up shop with new collections and drops

Skills, knowledge and personal qualities required:

• Enjoy coming to a stylish office every day between Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road
• Strong communication skills at all levels
• 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

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.