Assistant Buyer - Animal Apparel

Mountain Warehouse; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in outdoor apparel is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Buyer for Animal Apparel in London. This role requires relevant experience in buying, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage relationships with suppliers. You will develop seasonal plans, manage stock levels, and contribute to maximizing profits while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

50% staff discount & 25% for family and friends

Qualifications

• Relevant experience at Assistant Buyer level within a retailer.
• Experience managing the critical path for their department.
• Ability to suggest product types and quantities.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in seasonal range plan development and analysing customer buying patterns.
• Reviewing stock, sales, and orders to ensure targets are achieved.
• Maintaining relationships with suppliers and liaising with other departments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Market awareness

Proficiency in IT

Tools

Excel

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Assistant Buyer - Animal Apparel, London

Client: Mountain Warehouse

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ef93dffefa5a

Job Views: 5

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, resourceful, hardworking Apparel Assistant Buyer to grow with the company and add value to our team. Experience at an Assistant Buyer level is necessary, as is an exceptional eye for detail, the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships across all areas of the business.

What you'll be doing

• Assisting in seasonal range plan development - analysing customer buying patterns, forecasting sales, and predicting future trends, presenting findings in reports and presentations in a clear and logical format, including ratio calculations for size and colour;
• Buying for three key territories: UK, EU, and North America.
• Working with your Head of Buying to maximize profits and provide a commercially viable range of merchandise at competitive prices.
• Reviewing stock, sales, and orders regularly and reacting with urgency to ensure sales, stock, and profit targets are achieved;
• Maintaining relationships with suppliers.
• Liaising with other departments to ensure project completion;
• Participating in promotional activities, identifying slow-moving stock, suggesting markdowns or promotions, and coordinating promotional events in-store;
• Creating style books, updating trim labels, fabrications, and packaging, and liaising with graphic designers to ensure brand consistency;
• Managing the critical path from product development to delivery, ensuring smooth processes and deadlines;
• Managing sample processes to ensure designs and fabrics meet brand standards;
• Handling lab dip and trim approvals, providing feedback to suppliers;
• Training and mentoring team members;
• Approving PTS for shipments;
• Attending fit meetings with QC, suggesting improvements, and signing off samples.

We would love to meet someone with

• Relevant experience at Assistant Buyer level within a retailer with an own buy department;
• Experience managing the critical path for their department;
• Awareness of competitors and ability to help keep MW the best value on the high street;
• Confidence to suggest product types and quantities based on the budgeted OTB;
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and manage relationships with colleagues and suppliers;
• Proficiency in IT, especially Excel or equivalent;
• Market awareness and understanding of demand and trends;
• Ability to understand customer needs regarding price, quality, and availability;
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and benefits package;
• 50% staff discount & 25% for family and friends.

Mountain Warehouse aims to make outdoor activities accessible to everyone by offering value-for-money products and excellent customer service. Since our launch, we've grown while maintaining our family business values and focus on quality. As we expand internationally, we employ a diverse team dedicated to providing the best customer experience.