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Assistant Buyer

Ralph Lauren

London

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 45,000

Full time

26 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to join their Buying Team. This role focuses on supporting operations to create optimal commercial assortments while maximizing financial plans. The ideal candidate will have a passion for diversity and inclusion, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative spirit. You'll be involved in pricing, forecasting, and tracking business performance, contributing to brand elevation and participating in exciting business development projects. If you're eager to make an impact in a vibrant team environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

1 year work experience or internship, preferably in a related field.
Strong Excel skills for data management and analysis.

Support Buying Team in optimizing commercial assortments.
Order and track samples, maintaining line in IT systems.

Excel

Data Analysis

Team Collaboration

Diversity & Inclusion Advocacy

Bachelor's Degree

Internship Experience

IT Systems

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Support the Buying Team with operations to establish the optimum commercial cross channel assortment for related brands/regions, whilst maximizing the financial plan and respecting the category/brand objectives and direction.

Individual accountabilities

Assort, price and forecast the line
Maintain the line in the IT system
Order & track samples orders
Track business performance weekly (SI, SO, GM,…)
Benchmark decisions against competition & broader market landscape
Support the Team in reporting
Set up the showroom & present the assortment at line opening

Shared accountabilities

Define seasonal assortment needs upfront & share with Global Merchandising teams
Contribute to brand elevation both on qualitative and quantitative point of view
Participate/initiate business development projects

Experience, Skills & Knowledge