Buying Administration Assistant - 12-month FTC

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fashion industry is seeking a Buying Administration Assistant for a 12-month contract in London. The role involves supporting buying strategies for women's leathergoods and accessories, requiring strong analytical and communication skills. The company offers a hybrid work model, generous holiday, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid work model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)

Early finish on Fridays

Paid volunteering day

Multi-brand discount up to 50%

Private healthcare with Bupa

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in buying or merchandising in retail.
• Experience in outlet retail and knowledge of discount pricing is desirable.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Outlet Buying team with trade reviews and seasonal buy reviews.
• Assist with weekly price changes and promotions.
• Analyze product performance and customer feedback.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Tools

SAP

MicroStrategy

Job description

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Buying Administration Assistant - 12-month FTC, London

Client: Tapestry

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last—for you to be yourself in.

Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to innovation and inclusivity. Visit our website to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Primary Purpose:

The Buying Administration Assistant will join the Coach Outlet Buying team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support women’s leathergoods and accessories categories with in-season performance and pre-season buy strategies across Outlet Stores, Ecommerce & Wholesale channels.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Outlet Buying team with trade reviews, seasonal buy reviews, and managing the seasonal milestone calendar.
• Assisting with weekly price changes and promotions, preparing communications, and supporting pricing strategies.
• Supporting the execution of product investment strategies to drive in-season performance against sales and margin targets.
• Contributing to outlet buying strategies through product selections and door assortments.
• Analyzing product performance, customer feedback, trends, and market knowledge to inform decisions.
• Loading buys at SKU level and maintaining accurate SKU plans.
• Partnering with Inventory Management to review inventory and propose actions.
• Contributing to go-to-market assets and line lists for outlet doors.

Candidate requirements:

• 1-2 years’ experience in buying or merchandising in retail.
• Experience in outlet retail and knowledge of discount pricing and stock strategies is desirable.
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and retail math.
• Ability to learn new systems like SAP, RPAS, MicroStrategy, or CORA.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with a collaborative approach.
• Logical thinking and problem-solving abilities with analytical recommendations.

What Coach offers:

• Hybrid work model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote).
• Early finish on Fridays (Flex Fridays).
• Paid volunteering day and global volunteering opportunities.
• Internal mobility and career progression.
• Social events and inclusion initiatives.

Additional benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Multi-brand discount up to 50%.
• Private healthcare with Bupa.
• Bupa rewards for wellbeing.
• Support for family building, fertility, and menopause with Maven.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Our core competencies:

• Courage: Providing direct feedback and facing issues head-on.
• Creativity: Generating innovative ideas and making unique connections.
• Customer Focus: Meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
• Dealing with Ambiguity: Adapting to change and handling uncertainty.
• Drive for Results: Consistently exceeding goals and performance metrics.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Building effective relationships with diverse individuals.
• Learning on the Fly: Quickly adapting and learning from new challenges.

Coach is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and merit, without regard to legally protected characteristics.