Junior Buyer (temp)

Huxley; Amsterdam; In loco; EUR 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Huxley is seeking a Junior Buyer to join its European Buying team in Amsterdam. The assignment runs from 1 December to 31 March with a possibility of extension, offering exposure to cross-functional teams in a fast-paced international fashion retail environment.

You will support seasonal buying activities, product analysis, assortment planning and in-season trading decisions, leveraging strong Excel skills and a keen eye for fashion trends.

Competenze

• 1-2 years of experience in Buying, Merchandising, Planning or a similar retail-focused role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales and product data.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets.
• Strong interest in fashion, retail and consumer trends.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, hands-on and confident working independently.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English.

Mansioni

• Support the end-to-end seasonal buying process, including assortment planning and order placement.
• Analyse sales, stock and product performance data to support commercial decision-making.
• Work closely with Planning teams to identify opportunities and optimise product performance.
• Prepare reports, presentations and seasonal buying materials; support product range reviews and assortment recommendations.
• Gather market, competitor and store feedback to support buying decisions.
• Coordinate samples and support day-to-day buying operations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Buying, Planning, Merchandising and Retail.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

English fluent

Descrizione del lavoro

An international fashion retailer is seeking a Junior Buyer to join its European Buying team, the assignment is running from 1 December through 31 March, with the possibility of extension.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with early experience in Buying, Merchandising or Planning who is looking to further develop their career within a fast-paced international retail environment. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will support seasonal buying activities, product analysis, assortment planning and in-season trading decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end seasonal buying process, including assortment planning and order placement
• Analyse sales, stock and product performance data to support commercial decision-making
• Work closely with Planning teams to identify opportunities and optimise product performance
• Prepare reports, presentations and seasonal buying materialsSupport product range reviews and assortment recommendations
• Gather market, competitor and store feedback to support buying decisions
• Coordinate samples and support day-to-day buying operations
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Buying, Planning, Merchandising and Retail

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in Buying, Merchandising, Planning or a similar retail-focused role
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales and product data
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets
• Strong interest in fashion, retail and consumer trends
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, hands-on and confident working independently
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English

Details

• Start Date: 1 December
• End Date: 31 March
• Possibility of extension
• Location: Amsterdam area
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Level: Junior