Buying and Merchandising Assistant

• Develop and manage the critical path for all product launches for the range as well as own label, ensuring timelines are met from concept to delivery.
• Track product progress across supply chain stages, maintaining smooth communication between suppliers and customers.

Client Details

An excellent opportunity for an Buying and Merchandising Assistant to work for a leading business in home décor. They have been trading for over 40 years and sell everything from Beds, Chairs, cushions/ throws etc. Due to growth they are seeking a Buying and Merchandising Assistant.

Description

• Develop and manage the critical path for all product launches for the range aswell as own label, ensuring timelines are met from concept to delivery.
• Track product progress across supply chain stages, maintaining smooth communication between suppliers and customers.
• This will included progress of gold seal tracking, packing approval, customer range review samples etc.

• Identify and resolve delays proactively with the team to keep projects on schedule.
• Creation and completion of spec files for all products ready to pass on to QC team and ensure they are updated into the critical path.
• Management of photography samples and tracking inline with the studio time line.
• Support with costing sheets for customers creating quote sheets with photographs ready for the sales team.
• Support the buyer with supplier communication to gathering pricing, lead times, and MOQs while maintaining quality and margin goals.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers through daily communication.
• Range analysis based on sales data and create meaningful reports based on sell thru, profitability, product category % mix and sku counts to identify buying opportunities and avoid overstock or understock situations across the range as well as Own label.

• Work with the merchandising team to deliver accurate forecasting and replenishment plans.
• Management of the clearance and Discontinued lines on a regular basis with costings and photos prepared for the sales team.

• Prepare detailed Power point presentations based on market trends, in season promotional lines, trend photographs from trade Fairs etc
• Trade Fair preparations of samples and ticketing/ pricing at Spring Fair and also in House Events.
• Preparation of samples for customer meetings in house and externally as well as preparation of powerpoint presentations.
• Collation of comp shops and market trends.

Profile

• Demonstrable experience in merchandising and buying
• Strong knowledge of critical path management tools and methodologies.
• Analytical mindset with a passion for market research and trend analysis.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a track record of successful supplier management.
• Proficiency in relevant software, such as Excel, PLM systems, and project management tools.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organisational skills.
• Passion for product and keen to work in fast paced, hands on role within buying and Merchandising.

Job Offer

Close to transport links

Free Parking

Progression Opportunities

Early Finish on a Friday

Buying and Merchandising Assistant

Buying and Merchandising Assistant