Assistant Buyer

Vanquish Fitness; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a rapidly growing fitness community! As an Assistant Buyer/Merchandiser, you will play a pivotal role in sourcing and purchasing fabrics while ensuring optimal stock availability. This dynamic position involves collaborating with the Design team and analyzing market trends to drive the brand forward. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for the fitness clothing industry, this role is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and offers a supportive work environment with hybrid working options, generous leave, and a vibrant office culture.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (Plus BH)

Sick pay

Healthcare Cash Plan

Annual apparel allowance

Discounts on everything Vanquish

Attendance to community events

Free drinks in the office

Quarterly Socials

Free Parking

Modern office in beautiful gardens

Qualifications

• 1+ years as an Assistant Buyer or 3+ years as an Admin Assistant Buyer.
• Exceptional attention to detail and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing and purchasing fabrics for optimal stock availability.
• Analyze sales and stock performance data for reporting.
• Collaborate with the Design department to maintain accurate product information.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Excel

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Trend Analysis

Education

Experience as Assistant Buyer

Experience in Admin Role

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Buyer / Assistant Merchandiser

About the Company

Vanquish Fitness was created in 2015 by two school friends, Oliver Maloney and Ruben O’Brien, and is now, not just an apparel brand and online retailer, but one of the fastest growing fitness communities in the world! Our mission is to inspire our colleagues on their pursuit of self-defined greatness. Providing the time and resources that our employees need to strive to become Better Than Yesterday.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Buyer/Merchandiser, or someone with the right experience, skills and attitude, looking to take their career to the next step with us. We are looking for someone that encompasses our values and mission, and is excited about the idea of furthering our business through trend analysis and sourcing. You will have experience working with lots of projects at once. You will report into our Senior Buyer/Merchandiser and work closely with the rest of the Design team, as well as the wider company, to deliver creative and trend forward analysis to further the brand.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing and purchasing fabrics while ensuring optimal stock availability.
• Sourcing the correct quantities and assortments of products, and dealing with the logistics for this.
• Updating stakeholders on sales, stock, intakes, markdowns etc.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers while launching colour lap dips, strike off’s and trim sourcing etc.
• Analyse sales, stock and supplier performance data and report to the Senior Buyer/Merchandiser and stakeholders.
• Manage, track and log all relevant sample orders.
• Support the Senior Buyer/Merchandiser with product range reviews, cost-saving initiatives and sourcing strategies.
• Stay up to date with market trends, supplier developments and competitor activity, identify key opportunities and risks, and share findings and suggestions with stakeholders.
• Work with the rest of the department to create successful range plans.
• Assist with resolving invoice price queries and discrepancies.
• Collaborate across the Design department to maintain accurate product information and resolve product-related issues.
• Oversee day-to-day administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations.

About You

• Incredibly analytical with a great eye for detail
• Previous experience as an Assistant Buyer or Merchandiser for 1+ year or 3+ years as an Admin Assistant Buyer or Merchandiser
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Exceptional attention to detail and highly organized with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Experience working in a fast paced environment

It would be great if you had…

• Previous experience within a similar brand/the fitness clothing industry

Benefits

25 days annual leave (Plus BH)

Sick pay

Healthcare Cash Plan

Annual apparel allowance

Discounts on everything Vanquish

Attendance to our community events

Free drinks in the office

Quarterly Socials

Hybrid working (2 days from home)

35 hour working week

Free Parking

Modern office in the grounds of a beautiful House gardens, perfect for lunch time walks to get your steps in