Assistant Buyer - Girlswear

Tesco UK; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational retailer is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join their Girlswear Clothing team. You will support the smooth operation of the buying function, prepare analytical reports, visit stores to assess competitive ranges, and assist in product development from concept to launch. Candidates should have prior clothing retail experience, strong presentation and data analysis skills, and a proactive approach to range building. This role is located in Welwyn Garden City, offering a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme up to 10% of base salary

25 days holiday plus a personal day

Free 24/7 virtual GP service

Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family

Qualifications

• Previous experience in clothing retail is essential.
• Proven skills in product development and sourcing.
• Ability to build product ranges effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the function to ensure smooth operations.
• Prepare product and numerical analysis for meetings.
• Conduct store visits to analyze competition and product ranges.
• Identify new product opportunities from concept to production.
• Assist in the range building process with management.
• Manage product components, sourcing, and supply chain issues.
• Communicate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Oversee the day-to-day actions of Product Administrators.
• Support the departmental sourcing strategy.
• Adhere to the Business Code of Conduct.

Skills

Clothing retail experience

Product development and sourcing experience

Range building skills

Presentation skills

Data analysis and numeracy skills

MS Office

Job description

Tesco UK

• Shire Park, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
• Apply by 13-May-2025 About the role

We are delighted to share that we are recruiting for an ambitious and hard-working Assistant Buyer to join our dynamic Girlswear Clothing team (F&F) here at Tesco. Tesco is a leading multinational retailer and as an Assistant Buyer at Tesco, you will play a huge role within the team. Working alongside a Buying Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring we plan and deliver the most commercial and profitable ranges to meet our Customer’s needs.

This role would suit someone who is already an established Trainee buyer looking a step up in their career.

What is in it for you

We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. to find out more!

• Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 year’s service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Free 24 / 7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing

You will be responsible for

• Providing support to keep the function running smoothly.
• Preparing information, product and numerical analysis to help with Monday Trade and Sign off meetings.
• Conducting regular store / website visits to understand our competition ranges and prices and to help shape our future product and range requirements.
• Identifying new product opportunities and understanding how to work through the different stages of product development from concept to production in order to bring new products to the ranges.
• Active involvement in range building process to support my manager to deliver great products and great ranges hitting all the key meeting milestones.
• Understanding product components, technical requirements, sourcing and supply chain issues and commercial margin parameters.
• Liaising with HUBs and suppliers to monitor critical path taking actions to ensure on time delivery.
• Day-to-Day management of Product Administrators within the team.
• Understanding and supporting the departmental sourcing strategy.
• Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence.

You will need

• Clothing retail experience.
• Product development and sourcing experience.
• Range building skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Data analysis and numeracy skills.li>
• MS Office.

About us

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At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

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