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Assistant Buyer, European Retail Department: Franchise Location: Madrid, London, Milan Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion. If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you! "I feel really lucky to be surrounded by such a great team. I'm not only grateful that they've helped me achieve my goals, but also that I can give them a place where they can achieve theirs." - Michael Kors - Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally minded individuals who enjoy working in a creative environment, then #korscareers would love to hear from you! We have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer - Franchise in our Madrid, London or Milan office. Michael Kors is looking for Assistant Buyer to assist the buying team in all facets of managing a growing Franchise business. Strong analytical skills, creative problem solving skills and ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment are a must. Job Responsibilities: Generate weekly selling reports and business analysis to track selling, identify key trends, maximize opportunities and minimize liabilities to achieve continued growth and profitability of the franchise business. Responsible for maintaining assortment sheets, pricing updates, and reconciling on order. Recommend reorders on best sellers. Share insight based on reviewing analysis in order to grow and impact business. Responsible for execution and maintenance of merchandising guidelines, top 10 investments, and product knowledge information to the partners. Support buying team in the Kick off presentations. Partner with team to run analysis and prepare selling hindsights in order to help identify opportunities in the assortment "in" and "off" market. Create boards when necessary. Organize seasonal markets with the partners virtually or in MK Showroom in Milan and confidently support/sell all collections to Franchise partners. Supporting buyers to insert orders in the system, and follow up with all relevant parties (Licensee Partners, CS and merchandising teams) Track merch memo for order cancellations, support buyers with suggestions to replace and update OTB files Assist and support with buying, planning, Ops and VM teams to execute merchandising strategy on by-partner basis. Support buying team with the marketing campaigns on board Supports line manager with partner visits. Proactively building brand, division and market knowledge. Track and support Ops team timely shipment of FGPO and partners shipping orders. Work with CS to ensure orders are shipped on a timely basis. Requirements: Minimum Bachelor's Degree Computer Literate - Strong Excel Skills Strong communicator and capable to work with different cultures Proven ability to thrive in entrepreneurial environment with financial acumen. Proven ability to work to tight deadlines. Proven ability to effectively communicate with key accounts in a multicultural environment. Dynamic & resilient and happy to do business at fast pace Fashion sense and know-how.

Description We are hiring an Assistant Buyer to work within the Footwear team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ranges directly impacting sales across our stores and websites, ultimately contributing to the growth of the business. Responsibilities Support in Creation of the seasonal Footasylum Buying Strategy for your Product Division through required research and analytics.Support in seasonal buying meetings with 3rd Party brands and Own Brands, aligning with key stakeholders (e.g. Merchandising, Other Divisions, GPM, Marketing).Support in SMU creation with relevant brands for relevant Product Division.Accountable for the seasonal Product File for defined brands including taking a lead in seasonal sign offs (inc Pricing, Distribution etc)Ensure continuous contact out of buying seasons with 3rd Party Brands to ensure Footasylum product needs are met, and positive relationships are maintained.Support the development of direct reports and junior members of the team through continuous coaching and implementation of HR tools (PDPs, Check Ins etc)Lead the continuous research into consumer and brands trends in the relevant Product Division, sharing with all relevant stakeholders.Ongoing monitoring of business performance and implement relevant action plans. About you We love people with passion for product and we want to utilise that passion to develop your career. We encourage people to "Defy Ordinary". You will be driven, ambitious and motivated. You will work closely with the Buyers to support the buying strategy and delivery of business goals in your product division. Working closely with defined 3rd Party and Own Brands you will support in ensuring best in class brands and products relevant to target consumer are present in Footasylum Stores and on the Ecommerce site for your product division.. You will have experience within a Buying role and possess excellent Excel and Power BI skills. Why Footasylum? We are one of the leading omni-channel retailers across the UK, but more than that we are a brilliant place to work. We value you and your development. We pride ourselves on giving our team members the opportunity and the training to enable them to develop their personal and professional skills. Our aim is to create a fun and creative environment, where your success is paramount to ours and you are given the right tools, support and platform to achieve your goals. Diversity We recognise and value the importance of diversity in helping us to ensure that we have a variety of different perspectives when we are providing service to our colleagues and customers. We know that this will help us to deliver a great service, which our customers will love. This is great news for our business. Importantly, for us diversity is also about building happy teams, filled with colleagues who want to learn and want to be inspired by each other and our different experiences. Recruitment Process We review applications on an individual basis. If we feel you would be a good fit we'll invite you to join us on a call or Teams chat for an informal discussion about the role, and to see if we are a good fit for you. We value open and honest conversations, giving you the chance to learn more about the role in a friendly and informal environment. We want to learn more about you and why you feel that this next step is the right opportunity for your career development. Please note, this is not a remote role and our expectation is that you will be able to attend Head Office in a hybrid way, in Greater Manchester.

Stylish, grounded, uplifting - these values live through everything we do at Boden. Without the collaboration, honesty and friendship between our teams, we wouldn't be where we are today. We curate a world of beauty that's ethical, inclusive - and importantly - good fun. We inspire you to live your best life. We are Boden. Overview The Senior Assistant Buyer reports to the Buyer and they are responsible for assisting to manage the department. This includes management of the Admin Assistant, negotiation, supplier communication, overseeing the department critical path and systems admin to ensure deadlines are met. Location: 4-5 days per week based at our North Acton Office. What You Will Do Support the development of our amazing product working closely with internal teams and suppliers. Work closely with the Designers, Techs and Merchandisers to ensure the designs align with the Product Framework and are a balanced wearable offer. Understand the Boden brand and the customer in all trading regions and regularly monitor and analyse competitors' prices and activities. Demonstrate knowledge of the Buying cycle. Support in the creation of a robust seasonal Framework. Support the Buyer to build a balanced range which is commercial, customer focused and on brand considering all trading markets. Understand cost and fabric prices required, set target prices and negotiate with suppliers to meet the required target margin with support of the Buyers. Oversee the management of the critical path process to achieve key dates, taking appropriate actions to avoid delays or air shipment. Ensure deliveries are on time and delays are communicated in a timely manner and solutions offered. Set up order confirmation sheets and communicate to suppliers. Ensure development packs and samples meet the deadlines set out in the company. Attend fit sessions to deputise for the Junior Buyer/Buyer when required, ensuring all styles deliver the best fit and flatter, considering; core blocks, customer reviews, fabrics. Manage the Admin Assistant ensuring they meet deadlines, and work to the quality standards required. Hold weekly 121's with your Admin Assistant, coach and develop within their role. Build and maintain strong relationships with the supply base and internal teams to ensure smooth running of the department. Keep systems up to date and accurate at all times with the help of your Admin Assistant. Set up production BOM's and ensure all information is accurate before placing orders with suppliers.

Kurt Geiger | About Us We are an inclusive, creative footwear and accessories brand powered by kindness. We want to empower our talent to be confident and true to themselves, the London way. London is our home, our heartbeat, and we draw inspiration from the energy and spirit of the city; its diversity and creativity. For over fifty years our team of in-house shoe and accessory designers have been creating authentic, distinctive designs from our London headquarters. The rainbow is our signature. It represents the good energy and love we have for our community and the many ways we collectively express our individual style. We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness | For Freedom | For Unity Against Racism Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS ROLE: Support the Buyer, contributing to decisions on developing the seasonal product ranges. Work alongside the Buyer and Merchandise Team in the preparation of seasonal reviews and strategic seasonal planning Support and assist the Buyer in the development of customer, market and trend focused seasonal collections Consistently maintain and improve standards of product quality control through high standards of sample checks and fit checks Be aware of market movements, competitor activity & current and forthcoming fashion trends Actively research and propose new product opportunities to optimise brand strength and potentialise sales performance General correspondence with suppliers for sample requests & order information Support negotiations & working with supply base to ensure best price & margin is achieved. Take appropriate action in-season on repeats, cancellations & rescheduling of orders. Ensure the smooth running of the development process, maintaining schedules & key deadlines. Ensure any product related changes are communicated to Wholesale, Press & Marketing and VM Management of the Buying Admin Assistant.An experienced Assistant Buyer Passionate about fashion and an expert on upcoming trends Personable, confident and self-motivated Previous experience Line Managing an Admin Assistant Excellent attention to details with a 'can-do' attitude and ability to show initiative Great attention to detail, with a commercial aptitude The ability to work under pressure & thrive in a fast-paced environment Strong negotiation & communication skills Competitive basic salary Pension and life assurance Enviable discounts Gym Discounts Summer Hours - 3pm Friday finish Half Day, Pay Day Friday (once per month) RetailTrust support And so much more!Our Culture We're an energic fast-paced brand that embraces progress and strives for innovation. Hard work is rewarded with new opportunities at every level and kindness is celebrated in everything we do. Our summer working hours accommodate a healthy work life balance. Wellbeing is important to our working culture, which is why we nurture a friendly environment for talent to thrive in, alongside a vibrant social community. Our Stores The first Kurt Geiger store opened on London Bond street in 1963. Today, our brand has global appeal and is distributed in hundreds of cities around the world. We operate over 70 stand-alone stores nationwide, including our new flagship store on London Oxford street, and in over 400 stores globally. Beyond stand-alone stores and retail pop ups, our retail partners include some of the world's most famous department stores. We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness | For Freedom | For Unity Against Racism

To join our vibrant and fast-growing business as an Assistant Buyer: Previous experience in a Buying team, ideally with experience buying a department. Note: we welcome applications from current Senior BAAs You demonstrate an authentic creative passion and eye for product and emerging trends, proactive in seeking out your own inspiration. You have the ability to think both creatively and logically, processing information from a range of sources while keeping an eye on the bigger picture You have strong commercial awareness and financial understanding, as well as affinity with product You are a confident communicator, who takes a collaborative approach- focussing on building strong relationships. You will be resilient, adaptable and open to constructive feedback. You demonstrate courage to back your decision, try new things and challenge where necessary You are excited to learn the business from its heart, developing the commercial thinking and creative flair to help you develop and buy the season's must-haves You are naturally curious in your approach and focus on solutions not problems and you consistently role model our Mint Velvet brand values Your responsibilities will include: Source, develop and buy a commercial range that maximises sales and profit with your Senior Buyer Maintain a clear understanding of the MV customer and brand handwriting, as well as demonstrating knowledge of what our competitors are doing on the high street Take responsibility and ownership of your area, demonstrating your influence on the range build Maintain and develop strong relationships within the Buying & Merchandising teams and Suppliers Manage the upkeep of critical path Manage the smooth running of fit sessions Prepare and present weekly department performance and delivery schedule meetings Attend Supplier meetings and ensure these are documented and followed through Review bulk independently and drive decision making Sample management Prepare for Shoots, ensuring your product is styled to get the best shot of your range Independently analyse Trade reports, discussing key points and actions with your Buyer Source and select trims for Buyer's approval You'll be rewarded with: Competitive starting salary and great career prospects in a fast paced and growing business 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a day off on your birthday Company-funded private health insurance Discretionary bonus scheme 50% staff discount Interest-free Season ticket loan Bespoke induction support and ongoing development to help you thrive in your new role Summer hours - 3pm finishes every Friday throughout June, July & August A welcoming and inspiring work-environment - an early finish on pay day, social activities and more #INDMP

What You Will Do Commercial Awareness Understand the brand and customer in all our trading regions. Be customer focused in ways of working and decisions made. Be aware of economic and social trends that impact our business. Selection and Selling Drive and influence our wholesale partners to purchase in line with our capsule collections to show the best foot forward instore and online with partners. Ensuring we are working to our target margins and contribution for the partner. Leverage market and partner knowledge and analytics to help manage business growth and marketing strategies. Trade Quick to respond to current trade and constantly evaluating upcoming ranges; looking for opportunities to trade. Working with partners to offer relevant ATS stock in conjunction with our merchandising partners. Build in ability to trade with wholesale partners and establish trigger dates for trade. Chase and mitigate risk where required. Collaborate closely with direct buying and marketing teams to prioritise key products and seasonal trend opportunities. Pre-empt difficulties you may encounter and find solutions. Wholesale Partner Base Continually assess Partner base, building strong relationships to deliver best price, repeat orders, clear view on strategy and working to our critical path. Recognise opportunities and risks that form part of the Wholesale Strategy. Work closely with the Partners to develop and execute joint business plans. Build strong relationships with our wholesale partners, being the key point of contact for the partners and our internal cross functional teams. Represent our commercial partners as we develop our sales and process tools and ways of working. Negotiation Negotiate and grow your skills to meet each seasons target revenue and margin. Wholesale Critical Path Manage the seasonal wholesale calendar, ensuring all key deadlines are diarised and communicated to internal and external partners. Proactively maintain and update timelines to meet seasonal requirements. Any delays are escalated to management with solutions. Team Management Get the best out of your team by motivating, developing and coaching, keeping brand values at the forefront. Carry our regular 121's and performance reviews setting out clear, measurable targets and giving regular feedback. Delegate and manage the workload of your team appropriately to ensure accurate and quick response. Have strong relationships with the wholesale partners and internal teams to ensure smooth running of the department. Communication Communicate clearly to get quick decisions to avoid delays, be able to recognise when you can make the decision and what needs to be escalated. Speak up when something is going wrong to prevent bigger issues. Systems Ensure S&S sheets, PLM, NuOrder and other partners systems are up to date and accurate at all times. Showroom Own the set up and management of the wholesale partnership selling process, including but not limited to showroom and sample set up, digital selling management and set up facilitating best practice and ways of working across internal and external partners.

What You Will Do Commercial Awareness Understand our Brand and our customer in all our trading regions. Be customer focused in the way you work and in the decisions you make. Be aware of economic and social trends that impact our business. Strategy Deliver a seasonally framework with sales, buys and options mixes with Merchandising and Design partners to deliver a relevant product range that delivers on topline sales with the customer at the forefront. Product Development Drive the development of our amazing product working closely with Design, Garment Technology and suppliers while ensuring intake margin is delivered. Trade Quick to respond to current trade and constantly evaluating upcoming ranges and looking for opportunities to trade. Build in ability to trade with your supply base and establish trigger dates for trade. Chase and mitigate risk where required. Work with the fabric team to book and monitor fabric/yarn commitment to trade effectively through the season. Work closely with the Designers, Techs and Product Merchandisers from the start of the development stage to ensure the designs align with the Product Framework and meet quality and margin targets. Review development samples with the team to ensure suppliers have followed instructions, flag how they may differ with suppliers and what can be done to improve in the future. Supply Base Continually assess supply base, building strong relationships to deliver best price, quality, reliability and repeat lead times. Recognise opportunities and risk that form part of the Supplier Strategy. Negotiation Negotiate and grow your skills to meet each seasons target margin. Set targets and understand where you are going to make the biggest margin impact. Critical Path Ensure the department Critical Path is on time and delays are escalated to management with solutions. Establish workable FOB dates to ensure instock is met. Work with Design and Technical teams to ensure Supplier can achieve lead time. Ensure garments are always fitted on schedule. Team Management Get the best out of your team by motivating and developing, keeping brand values at the forefront. Carry our regular 121's and performance reviews setting out clear, measurable targets and giving regular feedback. Delegate and manage the workload of your team appropriately to ensure accurate and quick response. Have strong relationships with the supply base and internal teams to ensure smooth running of the department. Communication Clearly communicate to get quick decisions to avoid delays: able to recognise when you can make the decision and what needs to be escalated. Systems Ensure PLM/S5 up to date and accurate at all times.

Here at N Brown, we champion inclusivity by making our customers look and feel amazing. We don't believe that age, size, shape or background should stop anyone from feeling confident, stylish and happy with the way they look and feel. With our industry leading expertise in creating fashion that fits, we've been proudly breaking down these barriers for over 150 years. We help our customers to express themselves with stylish products, helpful services and flexible finance. Now, we're moving forward together, embracing innovation and new technology, to continue to delight our customers. You will be part of our home team who have a strong strategy to grow home and are passionate about offering home products for our customers. Working here you'll explore everything the world of digital retail has to offer - asking questions, trying new things and chasing new opportunities. Combine this curiosity with the freedom to make your own decisions, take charge of projects and work flexibly, and you've got the perfect place to show your skills and learn new ones. It's fast and furious here at times, but this just means something new and exciting is always on the way. So, if you collaborate, think on your feet, embrace innovation and love rising to a challenge, your work with us will have a serious impact on the business, your career and our customers' lives. The Assistant Buyer role reports to the Category Manager, working together to deliver the best ranges for our customer, as well as operating in the wider team structure such as Sourcing, Product Innovation and Merchandising. The role will have some degree of buying responsibility and is the first step to becoming a Buyer. The aim is to deliver a profitable customer centric range and provide day to day support the buying team. What you'll be responsible for as an Assistant Buyer Work with the Category Manager on developing a customer centric range across both branded options and in house design. Supplier liaison/relationships and cost price negotiation Responsibility for critical path management Day to day development and motivation of BAA under the guidance of the Category Manager Supporting the delivery of margin targets Range planning and building, supporting Category Manager Reviewing weekly sales, with a focus on the best and worst sellers and trade actions Monitoring the market and customer activity through competitive shops, sales and trend analysis Attend and contribute to buying meeting Regular website checks for product set up issues and fixing (where necessary) What you will need to succeed as an Assistant Buyer Relevant degree in buying or the ability to demonstrate the required level of skills through work-experience Experience working as a Buying Admin Assistant or similar. Excellent administrative, communication and organisation skills Driven & motivated Enthusiasm for product and interiors Retail experience essential What's in it for you? 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 10 days Annual bonus scheme Enhanced maternity and adoption leave Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services A range of financial wellbeing support Colleague discount across all N Brown brands Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts! Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance Paid volunteer time - all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice Ways of Working We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you're in. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we're perfectly located, plus we're surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat! Our full-time working hours are 36.17 per week over 5-days. We don't have strict working hours therefore there is some flexibility around start and finish times as long as you are meeting the needs of the business. Our promise to you: We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. What happens when you apply to a role at N Brown? As soon as we receive your application, we'll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck! Employees in our business may have access to our customers' personal data therefore for a number of our roles, offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory criminal record check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an individual from obtaining a position with N Brown Group.

Company Description At A&F, we are at an exciting stage in our build-out of the EMEA regional office and we have a clear strategy to grow our brands in the region (Hollister Co, Gilly Hicks, Abercrombie & Fitch and Abercrombie Kids). We are looking for strong, curious, optimists who aim high, push boundaries & are willing to roll their sleeves up & get stuck in to join on this exciting journey! Job Description This individual will work as part of the EMEA Brands team to develop local product strategy and support for the A&F or Hollister brand. They will drive product strategy across all channels. They will work directly with the global product team to create the local version of our brand aesthetic. Success in this role will be highly dependent upon building and maintaining exceptional relationships with internal and external teams in both EMEA and the US. What will you be doing? - Within a business division, act as owner for a full merchandise department for the brand in the EMEA region - Lead merchandise buys and distortions for two merchandise departments, leveraging regional customer preferences and advancing regional business strategy while preserving brand identity and priorities - Create the high-level architecture for an EMEA-exclusive product assortment o Ensure assortments are consistent with overall brand strategy and identity o Item-level execution of EMEA-exclusive assortment will be handled in partnership with handled centrally by Home Office Design and Merchandise teams o EMEA-exclusive product assortment is expected to play a key role in sales growth - Be the expert in current selling analysis and historical selling knowledge for the region o Leverage financial and strategic capabilities to influence promotions, pricing, product placement, etc. as well as product development and assortments - Intimately understand regional customers' preferences and interests by observing shopping patterns, regularly shopping competitors, aspirational brands / runway and monitoring media platforms - Execute against key milestones / seasonal processes: o Following each season, execute a detailed hindsight / strategic line review process at the department level to inform future strategy and identify line list needs for design o Present weekly selling / business updates as part of a regular Monday review process, evaluating performance, proposing tactical improvements, and consolidating results into a summary to be shared with the Home Office o Participate in central assortment reviews on a seasonal basis, contributing ideas, identifying top items, and preparing for seasonal buys o Participate in monthly Chase / Buy / Cut reviews to provide a regional perspective on key products and fine-tune assortments o Participate in monthly MPC meetings, working with team to identify upsides and risks to the plan o Connect remotely and in-person with Home Office Visual Merchandising teams to coordinate floorsets - Partner with Home Office teams to ensure EMEA-exclusive assortment is on track throughout the product development process, carrying out consistent updates and communicating effectively both remotely and in-person What will you need to bring? - Bachelor's or undergraduate University degree equivalent - 2+ years of Merchandising or Buying experience, preferably in apparel - Proven leadership experience and ability to thrive in team-based settings - Passion for the buying role, fashion retail, customer research, and the Hollister brand - Desire to take ownership for a portion of a multi-billion-dollar business - An acute eye for product and trend - A deep understanding of sales analysis and financial metrics that relate to your business - Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate confidently to leadership - Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed by the department - A high comfort-level with analytical sales tools and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications - A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand Additional Information ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Company Description What Will You Be Doing? Within a single gender, act as owner for a full merchandise brand/gender/key focus departments within brand/gender for Abercrombie & Fitch or Hollister Co. Lead merchandise buys and distortions for relevant department, leveraging EMEA customer preferences and advancing regional business strategy while preserving brand identity and priorities Create the high-level architecture for a EMEA-exclusive product assortment (expected to be 10-20% of total EMEA assortment by SKUs) while ensuring items are consistent with overall brand strategy and identity, and also will be top volume drivers in the EMEA assortment. Be the expert in current selling analysis and historical selling knowledge for the region Leverage financial and strategic capabilities to influence promotions, pricing, product placement, etc. as well as product development and assortments Intimately understand EMEA customers' preferences and interests by observing shopping patterns, regularly shopping competitors, and monitoring media platforms Execute against key milestones / seasonal processes: Following each season, execute a detailed hindsight / strategic line review process at the department level to inform future strategy and identify line list needs for design Present weekly selling / business updates as part of a regular Monday review process, evaluating performance, proposing tactical improvements, and consolidating results into a summary to be shared with the Home Office Participate in central assortment reviews on a seasonal basis, contributing ideas, identifying top items, and preparing for seasonal buys Participate in monthly Chase / Buy / Cut reviews to provide a regional perspective on key products and fine-tune assortments Participate in monthly MPC meetings, working with team to identify upsides and risks to the plan Connect remotely and in-person with Home Office Visual Merchandising teams to coordinate floorsets Partner with Home Office teams to ensure EMEA-exclusive assortment is on track throughout the product development process, carrying out consistent updates and communicating effectively both remotely and in-person. What Do You Need To Bring? Bachelor's or undergraduate University degree equivalent 1-2 years of Merchandising or Buying experience, preferably in apparel Proven leadership experience and ability to thrive in team-based settings Passion for the merchant role, fashion retail, customer research, and the Abercrombie & Fitch Co. brands Desire to take ownership for a portion of a global multi-billion-dollar business An acute eye for product and trend A deep understanding of sales analysis and financial metrics that relate to your business Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate confidently to leadership Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed by the department A high comfort-level with analytical sales tools and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand. Our Company Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global retailer of five iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands catering to the kid through millennial customer: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist. At A&F Co., we're here for our associates, customers and communities on the journey to being and becoming who they are - and because no journey is the same, we strive to create an inclusive culture, where everyone is free to share ideas. Our Values We lead with purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work Certification, as well as being a 2021 recipient of Fortune's Best Workplaces in Retail, and named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign for 16 consecutive years. We're proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities. What You'll Get As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you'll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company's culture and values, but most importantly - with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward. Additional Information ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women's and men's clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive. Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We're sociable, talented and like minded and we're not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels. Primary objective of the job: The Assistant Buyer will support the Buyer in the management of the order and delivery process. They will also support the Buyer in building the range and this position initially sits within our Hard Accessories and Footwear team. Who you are: We are looking for an experienced Assistant Buyer who can demonstrate the following: - Previous experience at AB level, managing your own area with an understanding buying calendar and range building process. - Experience of planning and developing product with Merch and Designer (overseen by Buyer). - Ability to formulate a clear directional strategy for individual area of responsibility. - A tenacious, positive attitude with a willingness for continuous improvement in the role, and a desire to develop yourself and junior members of the team. - Positive & proactive approach to building & maintain strong relationships with key internal & external stakeholders. - Able to identify problems and makes suggestions for improvements/solutions - Takes accountability to ensure that own and team targets are met. - Strong analytical & numerical skills with attention to detail. - Good written & verbal communication skills. - Highly organized, self-motivated, flexible approach to managing high workload & ad hoc tasks. What you'll be doing: Presenting product on a regular basis to the Buyer, Merch and senior Management. Working closely with Buyer, Merchandiser, Designer to ensure Product objectives and Sales plans & are delivered. Influence the range construction using sales information, history, instinct and commercial research. Support and input into the team's objective to build a commercial, balanced, focused range through competitor benchmarking and relevant trend direction in line with the department and division strategic plans. - Reactive to current trade, to manage risks and maximize opportunities. - Active influencing within departmental strategy meetings, analyzing sales, commercial feedback, comparative shop reporting to ensure the delivery of driving full price sales, reducing markdown, and appropriate new product opportunities. - Contribute to team objective of achieving optimum cost-effective negotiation and supplier management. - Demonstrate high levels of thorough management of the departmental and divisional end to end critical path - Be fully aware of delivery of goods to the DC and communicate changes to delivery arrangements to the whole team - Manage the approval of labdips, strike offs and trims to a high standard that delivers the signed off look of each product. - Contribute to improving products fits, make fit comments when BAA is not available and be able to discuss critical path deadlines in relation to fit approvals/rejections and communicated to suppliers. - With support of the BAA have responsibility for end to end sample management administrative duties and approvals - Managing the garment approval process from components to garment sealing, - Carry out risk assessments in collaboration with the technical team to identify potential issues demonstrating a greater understanding of production techniques and risks. - Maintain quality control; work with Technologist to ensure the supplier adheres to all White Stuff policies and procedures ensuring legal requirements are met and company standards of labelling and ticketing are followed. - Work with the Technologist on any quality and delivery issues. Agree actions to be taken after discussions with Technologist, Buying Department and Supplier. What we will offer you: As an Experienced Assistant Buyer at White Stuff you will be entitled to an array of great benefits, some of which include: Hybrid working Annual bonus opportunity Up to 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays 2 extra (paid!) days off per year to volunteer in the local community 50% discount Subsidised BUPA Dental Insurance Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance Interest free season ticket loan Pension Contribution We are committed to creating an environment where we can all be proud to work and be ourselves. Part of this commitment is being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, and age. #LI-HYBRID

We're are looking for a passionate Wholesale Buyer Admin Co-Ordinator to help continue driving Skinnydip forward! The role will be based at our Head Office in Camden, London and the ideal candidate will need to have had experience working within a fast-paced company in a similar position. You will be directly involved with the smooth day to day management that is needed when working with some of the biggest retailers across the globe, with the aim of growing our Skinnydip offering within their stores. If you are a driven and motivated individual up for the challenge of working within a rapidly growing lifestyle style brand, then this is the role for you. Responsibilities: - Responsibility in supporting the Product Coordinators and Account Managers in maintaining existing relationships with key retail partners - Raising Purchase Orders and Sales Orders - A basic understanding of the production process and Critical Path Management - Setting up new products/suppliers, downloading reports from in house system. - Proactively follow up's with factories, chasing shipment samples, QC reports and any other relevant documents for approval prior to shipment, e.g. commercial invoices - Organising and maintain sample tracker ensuring samples are sent out to customers. - Liaise regularly with our DC, communicating customer packing instructions and delivery requirements. - Cross check packing lists and delivery notes against purchase orders before approving supplier invoices. - Assist the team with any additional tasks to ensure timely production and delivery of all orders. What we need from you? - Highly Driven and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines. - Exceptional attention to detail and organisation skills. - Excellent knowledge in Microsoft Office, in particular Excel and PowerPoint. - Minimum 2 years' experience ideally working in a similar role. - A basic understanding of the order, production and shipping process. - Excellent communication skills both externally and at all levels internally. - Enthusiastic, self-confident and self-motivated. - Ability to work on an individual level as well as a team environment. - Proactive with problem solving skills. - Willing to adapt and take on new challenges and driven to continually improve. - A degree of entrepreneurialism. The Skinnydip Experience - what we can offer you - Progression and career development at a rapidly growing company. - A fun and relaxed office environment - just check out our TikTok! - Unlimited Paid Holiday - yes that is correct! - Flexi time - start early/finish early or start later/finish later - Up to 50 WFH days a year - Regular company social events. - Wine Time every Friday afternoon How to apply: Please email your CV to: [email protected]

What You Will Do Commercial Awareness Understand our Brand and our customer in all our trading regions. Be customer focused in the way you work and in the decisions you make. Be aware of economic and social trends that impact our business. Strategy Deliver a seasonally framework with sales, buys and options mixes with Merchandising and Design partners to deliver a relevant product range that delivers on topline sales with the customer at the forefront. Product Development Drive the development of our amazing product working closely with Design, Garment Technology and suppliers while ensuring intake margin is delivered. Trade Quick to respond to current trade and constantly evaluating upcoming ranges and looking for opportunities to trade. Build in ability to trade with your supply base and establish trigger dates for trade. Chase and mitigate risk where required. Work with the fabric team to book and monitor fabric/yarn commitment to trade effectively through the season. Work closely with the Designers, Techs and Product Merchandisers from the start of the development stage to ensure the designs align with the Product Framework and meet quality and margin targets. Review development samples with the team to ensure suppliers have followed instructions, flag how they may differ with suppliers and what can be done to improve in the future. Supply Base Continually assess supply base, building strong relationships to deliver best price, quality, reliability and repeat lead times. Recognise opportunities and risk that form part of the Supplier Strategy. Negotiation Negotiate and grow your skills to meet each seasons target margin. Set targets and understand where you are going to make the biggest margin impact. Critical Path Ensure the department Critical Path is on time and delays are escalated to management with solutions. Establish workable FOB dates to ensure instock is met. Work with Design and Technical teams to ensure Supplier can achieve lead time. Ensure garments are always fitted on schedule. Team Management Get the best out of your team by motivating and developing, keeping brand values at the forefront. Carry our regular 121's and performance reviews setting out clear, measurable targets and giving regular feedback. Delegate and manage the workload of your team appropriately to ensure accurate and quick response. Have strong relationships with the supply base and internal teams to ensure smooth running of the department. Communication Clearly communicate to get quick decisions to avoid delays: able to recognise when you can make the decision and what needs to be escalated. Systems Ensure PLM/S5 up to date and accurate at all times.

At In The Style, we empower our customers to be brave, embrace body confidence, and love themselves for who they are. Our message is clear: be who you are, not what you think you should be. Collaborations are in our DNA, providing a unique approach to products you wont find anywhere else. Our collections celebrate inclusivity, designed for everyone, regardless of shape or size. We are on a journey to attract new consumers and turn them into brand advocates, whether through our trend drops, our new fits sub-brand, or our renowned influencer edits. Purpose of the Role:- Contributing to the success of your product team by being a team player, delivering on trend product whilst meeting sales target. Responsibilities: Customer & Brand Awareness: Have a clear knowledge and understanding of our ITS girl and what she needs from us. Constantly research and keep up to date with our competitors to ensure we are in line or ahead of the key players in our market. Range Building & Product Development: Support your Buyer in developing new and exciting product that will exceed the ITS girls needs and expectations whilst consider seasonal trends & commerciality. Negotiation and Supplier management: Work hard to ensure best costs are negotiated and delivered to the business to achieve targets and support the success of your product area. Critical Path management Maintaining critical path following sign off to ensure lead times are met and all styles hit delivery dates Assisting the buyer and designer with product range and building new collections for sign off. Attending fit sessions, ensuring fit of the garments are commercial and appropriate and fits are sealed in a timely manner. Reviewing Trade: Reviewing best and worst sales, making suggestions for ways to improve product going forward, highlight any risks for future product launches and recommend repeats where appropriate. BIM: Hitting targeted BIM throughout season to ensure best position for the business going into product launches. Where this cannot happen, highlighting to senior staff and explaining implications New In Reports: Using New In report from BAA to suggest missed opportunities within product and/or new development ideas that could enhance sales of product area. Managing Team: Support and treat BAA fairly, empowering them to develop in their role & be their best self within the workplace. Manage up with relation to Buyer/Senior Buyer, anticipating their needs and requirements, supporting the team where necessary to ensure the best results can be delivered by the team. Skills & Behaviours Great Communicator Excellent Organisation Reactive & Adaptable Resilient Good Listener & Great Management Skills

Kurt Geiger | About Us We are an inclusive, creative footwear and accessories brand powered by kindness. We want to empower our talent to be confident and true to themselves, the London way. London is our home, our heartbeat, and we draw inspiration from the energy and spirit of the city; its diversity and creativity. For over fifty years our team of in-house shoe and accessory designers have been creating authentic, distinctive designs from our London headquarters. The rainbow is our signature. It represents the good energy and love we have for our community and the many ways we collectively express our individual style. We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness | For Freedom | For Unity | Against Racism Liaising with other department functions on behalf of the department as required (working closely with Merchandising, warehouse, finance and stores) Filing and data management - accurate and concise in approach Generating weekly reports for Monday trade Liaising with suppliers on a day to day basis Assisting in buying trip preparation Ensure all information in order is accurate, formulas are correct and missing information is followed up on Assisting with buying and management processes for over 100 brand concessions for Harrods, Selfridges, Liberty, Brown Thomas, Arnotts and Fenwicks Helping to create trend reports and presentations for our luxury department store managers and retail staff. Monitor competitors, research and present new brand proposals and provide feedback on current market trends. Working closely with brands, managing order confirmations, purchase orders and repeats - whilst maintaining a comprehensive and accurate tracker and priority schedule. Take part in store visits and provide detailed feedback to the Buyers and Merchandising team. Micro-manage workload and priority lists for Merchandising Admin Team and for interns or work experience attendees. Review margins and RRP's highlighting to the Buyers the seasonal changes and providing details of what is required to ensure consistent growth. The Person: Fashion Buying degree or equivalent Previous experience within a Buying Admin role preferable (placement year or internship experience will be considered) Passionate about gaining experience and developing a career in Branded Buying Passionate about working with luxury high fashion brands Proactive, hard-working & excellent at building relationships Advanced Excel skills (advantageous) Hard-working, proactive and self-motivated Ability to prioritise and manage own workload Competitive basic salary Pension and life assurance Enviable discounts Gym Discounts Half Day, Pay Day Friday (once per month) RetailTrust support And so much more! If you're successful, you will work for a business which recognises that amazing people are the key to driving our business forward and fulfil our vision of being the world's leading multi-channel retailer of luxury branded shoes and accessories. We are a fast-paced business where no two days are the same, so you will need to be adaptable; but we will reward your hard-work, commitment and loyalty with a fantastic benefits package and very real opportunities for progression. We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness | For Freedom | Against Racism

About Matalan From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here. We know as a team, we are stronger together - we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth. We want give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know. In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested. Benefits In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits: 20% staff discount, which increases with length of service Thrive Recognition Scheme Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust Life Assurance Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers Pension Scheme Access to a wide range of career development Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business About the role As an Assistant Product Purchaser at Matalan, you'll play a vital role in driving commercial success through strategic supplier relationships, process ownership, and data accuracy. Working cross-functionally with the wider Buying, Fabric, Packaging, and Imports teams, you'll help optimise product sourcing and key line execution, while taking a hands-on approach in managing e-auctions, supplier negotiations, and critical path processes. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and commercially focused individual to progress their career in product purchasing, with scope to lead key areas and build deep category expertise. Key Responsibilities Product & Procurement Support Support and lead aspects of the key line process alongside Product Buyers, ensuring smooth planning, tracking and execution. Utilise e-auction technology to enhance supplier competitiveness and drive best-value sourcing. Manage the sending of tech packs and samples to suppliers in collaboration with the Trainee Product Purchaser. Assist with the preparation and delivery of business e-auctions, including analysis and follow-up actions. Take ownership of defined key lines and negotiation areas, with Product Purchaser oversight. Organise and maintain accurate supplier documentation, including matrices and central trackers. Data Management & Analysis Create and manage high-accuracy product and supplier data summary sheets. Support e-auction file preparation and performance review post-auction. Help compile post-season key line one-page summaries for review and learning. Ensure timely updates to all central documents and supplier confirmation communications. Supplier & Commercial Strategy Build and develop strong supplier relationships that deliver long-term value. Manage and regularly update supplier scorecards, contributing to supplier performance strategy. Support supplier strategy planning and assist in preparation and follow-up of supplier meetings. Participate in benchmarking exercises covering quality, country of origin, and pricing, presenting findings to support buying decisions. Engage with packaging, fabric, and sustainability teams to gain deep product knowledge and support commercial decisions. Sample & Operational Management Oversee sample management processes for key lines, ensuring full visibility across suppliers. Ensure all relevant key line samples are received in a timely and complete manner for comparison and approval. Team & Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Product Purchasers and Trainee Product Purchasers to deliver category objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Buying, Imports, Packaging, and Fabric to support day-to-day operations and long-term planning. Support the delivery of team KPIs and ad hoc projects. About you Strong attention to detail and excellent data handling skills. Commercially aware with a proactive, hands-on approach to managing key lines and supplier negotiations. Comfortable working cross-functionally with diverse teams in a fast-paced environment. Experience in supplier management, product tracking, or procurement support preferred. Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships across internal teams and suppliers. Passionate about retail, product, and improving process efficiencies.

JUNIOR BUYER - WYSE LONDON An exciting opportunity to join a premium Womenswear Brand that is going from strength to strength. Wyse London is looking for a dynamic and talented individual to join the Buying team. This role offers a great chance to work with beautiful, high quality product and to be part of a growing business with an on-line presence & stores. The ideal candidate will have Womenswear experience, preferably including Denim & Outerwear and will be able to support, deliver and trade product ranges, manage the critical path and product life cycle working effectively and efficiently to ensure a smooth and consistent running of the brand. Main responsibilities: · Deliver new, exciting, and balanced Knitwear, Outerwear & Bottoms ranges alongside the Founder and Head of Buying. · Trading into best sellers on a daily basis, chasing into strong reactions and relentlessly seeking new ideas. · Maximise in season trading through effective OTB management. · Analyse weekly reports and work with merchandising to review risks and opportunities. · Deputise for Head of buying when needed, feeding back to senior management and Founder. · Preparing and presenting weekly trade meetings, product reviews and sign off's. · Working with the Design team to help create and curate balanced ranges. · Utilising strong supplier management skills to maintain relationships whilst working to meet launch dates and margin targets. · Manage and lead projects for the brand as required. · Ensure all administrative and systems are accurate and updated in a timely manner to ensure clear and consistent information. · Supporting and developing junior team members · Managing the critical path, monitoring all orders from initial product development through to delivery, ensuring the smooth running of the development process, maintaining delivery schedules. · Attend weekly fit meetings with Garment Tech team, making suggestions on fit, styling and trims. · Daily approvals- reviewing lab dip and trim approvals. · Working with cross functional partners to implement new ways of working to help drive top line sales. · High level of trend awareness for department and wider market. · Undertake comp shops to support the team in aligning the brand positioning with regards to changing market expectations. What you will be · A Junior or Senior Assistant Buyer with relevant womenswear experience. · Self-motivated and dynamic self-starter who works relentlessly to deliver outstanding product · Highly organised with great attention to detail, being able to work well within a fast-paced environment. · Passionate about beautiful product and high quality. · Flexible and great team player. · A strong communicator and team leader. · Ambitious, conscientious, and able to work calmly under pressure. · Collaborative with strong interpersonal skills and team-orientation. · Commercial individual with a great market awareness. · Confident with your numerical skills and experienced with negotiation and trading. Benefits include: Hybrid working: Monday-Thursday in the office 9-5. Fridays working from home. Offices in Shepherds Bush Pension Clothing allowance

What You Will Do Product Development Support the development of our amazing product working closely with internal teams and suppliers. Work closely with the Designers, Techs and Merchandisers to ensure the designs align with the Product Framework and are a balanced wearable offer meeting quality standards and margin targets. Negotiation Understand cost and fabric prices required, set target prices and negotiate with suppliers to meet the required target margin. Critical Path Support the Admin Assistant with the Critical Path. Ensure deliveries are on time and delays are communicated in a timely manner and solutions offered. Set up order confirmation sheets and communicate to suppliers. Support the Admin Assistant with lap dip, trim, and bulk approvals/rejections in line with the critical path. Ensure development packs and samples meet the deadlines set out in the company critical path. Manage trigger and repeat dates with suppliers. Attend weekly fit sessions and understand how fit amendments can affect garment prices and the critical path, flag concerns and find solutions. Manage and keep up to date liable fabric and holdings alongside your Buyer. Support the Admin Assistant ensuring they meet deadlines, and work to the quality standards required. Build and maintain strong relationships with the supply base and internal teams to ensure smooth running of the department. Keep systems up to date and accurate at all times with the help of the Admin Assistant. Set up production BOM's and ensure all information is accurate before placing orders with suppliers. Build and maintain strong relationships with all cross functional teams. Support your manager by working at pace and ensure deadlines are met. Ensure decisions are made in a timely and efficient manner.

Job Description Here at Watches of Switzerland Group we are looking for an Assistant Buyer to join the Buying Team at our Office in London. Under the guidance of the Senior Buyer your responsibilities will include analysing weekly trade reports, presenting to the wider team, negotiations, range building, product development, and liaising with all necessary internal and external stakeholders. About You A proven background at an Assistant Buyer level A flair for product, trend and innovation Ability to co-ordinate a number of competing priorities Ability to work within a budget whilst still being able to trade profit opportunities on a continual basis Ability to manage and coach to deliver outstanding results as part of a team Able to shape and plan a range for retail Experience in preparing and delivering range and product proposals Excellent communication and interpersonal skills About us Did you know we're a FTSE-250 retail company employing nearly 3,000 people across the UK, Europe, and the United States. We're the UK's leading luxury watch specialist in the UK with a significant presence in the US and a complementary jewellery offering. At the last count we have over 190 showrooms across the UK, US and Europe, including 77 dedicated mono-brand boutiques in partnership with brands such as Rolex, OMEGA, TAG Heuer and Breitling plus seven-e-commerce websites! Our success is based on strong, long-standing partnerships with the most prestigious luxury watch brands, supported by impactful marketing and powered by leading-edge technology to provide our clients with a modern, distinctive luxury experience. This is underpinned by our people, who are highly trained and motivated to deliver exceptional client experience whilst building inclusive teams. Watches of Switzerland Group has moved our headquarters to a new, state-of-the-art office in Carlton Park, Leicester. The new 75,000 square foot office is located just outside of Leicester city centre and is home to over 500 employees. Surrounded by 32 acres of woodlands with facilities such as a mini market, team lounges, a multi-faith room and a parent room. Our clients love us for our exceptional client experience, expertise, and approachability. Our clients are at the heart of everything that we do - we love to wow our clients and make every interaction with us special and memorable. Some of our benefits Holiday Purchase Scheme 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 Virtual GP service Share Save Scheme Enjoy your Birthday Off Free Wellbeing Tools Generous Discount Scheme Enhanced Maternity Pay At Watches of Switzerland Group, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that embraces employees' unique backgrounds and perspectives. Your application will be reviewed anonymously, focusing solely on your qualifications, skills and experience. Discover more about New Roles, Life at Watches of Switzerland Group, Our People & more here: Watches of Switzerland Group PLC: LinkedIn

What's in it for you Being a part of M&S is exactly that - playing your part to bring the magic of M&S to our customers every day. We're an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and ever evolving business built on doing the right thing and bringing exceptional quality, value, service to every customer, whenever, wherever and however they want to shop with us. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special... - After completing your probationary period, you'll receive 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third-party brands for you and a member of your household. - Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days! - Discretionary bonus schemes awarded based on how you achieve your personal objectives and our performance as a business. - A generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance. - A dedicated welcome to our teams with a tailored induction and a wide range of training programmes to develop your skills. - Amazing perks and discounts via our M&S Choices portal to maximise your financial and personal wellbeing. - Industry-leading parental, adoption and neonatal policies, providing support and flexibility for your family. - Access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support for all colleagues including access to our 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist to support you and your family. - A charity volunteer day to support a charity or cause you're passionate about through a dedicated day away from work. To stay close to customers, we expect our support teams to come into the office three days a week. We think that learning comes from working alongside each other, and that spending time with our teams makes us more creative and connected. It also means we can solve problems as soon as they arise, build trust, and get closer to our colleagues. What you'll do As an Assistant Buyer Advanced on Womenswear Outerwear your key accountabilities will include Support the Buyer by displaying a clear understanding of M&S' customer, ensuring the segments and demographics needs are understood and put at the heart of the product offer developed Support the Buyer working with Design to interpret and adapt to market trends and direction, ensuring that the conceptual range developed is differentiating and targeted to the needs of the customer Work with the Buyer to analyse historical sales in line with trends and design direction to manage product mix parameters including price architecture, colour balance, shape and margin to deliver a highly commercial and balanced range Promote and support the collaboration with Sourcing Offices globally to help develop appropriate supply routes enabling the Department to react to trade, as well as negotiating the best prices and lead times with supplier to achieve the gross margin buying target To support the Buyer with the co-ordination and development of product Tech Packs, working with Design, Technology and Sourcing Offices to achieve better hit rates and taking accountability to ensure Tech Packs are delivered complete and on time to minimise sampling lead times To work with the Buyer to manage the departmental critical path (including supporting approvals), providing guidance and direction to junior members of the Buying team as well as other participants in the buying and product development process. To own and drive the production critical path. Manage BAAs to ensure efficient product & sample management across the buying floor in order to meet all H&S regulations. Support BAA training and development to help upskill teams. To actively participate in coordinating and presenting the range for sign-off and effectively managing systemic elements of the buying process, ensuring the timely completion of relevant systemic approvals and processes To demonstrate good knowledge of the Departmental finished goods and materials supply base and support processes to ensure M&S' scale and buying power is fully leveraged To work with Buyer in setting and delivering the strategy for the department To develop strong working relationships with, and understanding of, external roles such as merchandising, technical, design as well as building networks across the wider structure Who you are Your skills and experience will include Experience working to at least Established Assistant Buyer level in a fashion retailer. Experience in Womenswear & Outerwear Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate junior members of the team and communicate with Global Sourcing Offices and influence internal and external stakeholders - Experience of cost price negotiations and global sourcing Critical Path Management Highly organised and self-motivated, accustomed to leading by example and taking the initiative Proactive in agreeing to take on Buyer responsibilities - Role model for BAAs and strong interpersonal skills, capable of managing vertically and laterally Everyone's welcome We are ambitious about the future of retail. We're disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We're transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen. We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together. If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process. #LI-HYBRID #hybrid #LI-AP1

If you love beauty, you're in the right place. As the ultimate curator of over 100 of the most in-demand, highly innovative and boundary-pushing beauty brands, we are the go-to destination for worldwide beauty discovery. Together through our neighbourhood stores, online presence and loyalty scheme, Space NK has built a flourishing community in which to discover beauty. The customer is at the heart of everything we do, and we will always endeavour to offer everything they need to help them explore, experiment, and enjoy our brands. We are excited to announce that due to our continuous growth we are recruiting for a Category Assistant! The objective of the Category Assistant is to support the set up of new products and maintenance of the product catalogue for your portfolio of brands and products. The role reports into the Buyer for the category. Role Overview and Responsibilities End to end ownership of the product set-up process for all new launches within the category Work with the Buyer to secure all required information about new products With the Buyer and the New Brands Buyer to set up new brand information Request the new line form for every new product as well as all supporting information from the brands and ensure it is submitted on time Ensure all product launch lead times are communicated internally and externally Ensure all products are set up correctly using the tools that the business has employed - including Navision and Salesforce, Cyberduck, and PIM in the future Update internal documentation regarding new products and communicate any and all changes to other internal stakeholders Collate product assets from brands to support online launches for PDPs & PLPs Work alongside all key stakeholders to ensure new launches are delivered on time - Buyer, Trader, Merchandiser, Marketing, and Inventory Maintain product data integrity and update or add new fields as business needs evolve A strong candidate for the Category Assistant role would have the following attributes, skills, and experience: Organization skills to manage and deliver multiple tasks Adherence to timelines Diligence and accuracy in delivery Strong written and verbal communication skills to support interactions with internal and external stakeholders Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook(Please note that the category that this role sits within will be Hair&body or Makeup) Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted. All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. If you want to find out more about us, what it is like to work for us, all about our benefits, and our pledges on Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, please visit our website. Space NK are an equal opportunities employer. How We Will Use Your Information We will use the information you provide to us with your job application to help us process your application for the specific job you have applied for. If you apply speculatively, we will process your application for the job/relevant business area that you detail within your email. Please note that our current system does not use an automated filtering system. All applications made via the website, through a third-party website or in-store will be kept on file for a period of 12 months. This information will be retained and used to assess your suitability to similar positions that may arise in the future, or if the initial vacancy becomes live again during the 12-month period. If you would prefer us to not hold your information on file/ you wish to be 'forgotten' if you are not offered a position with Space NK, please email your 'right to be forgotten' to our recruitment email address with RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN as the title of the email. We will always inform you when we have deleted your application details, otherwise we will treat your application as consent to us holding this information.

If you love beauty, you're in the right place. As the ultimate curator of over 100 of the most in-demand, highly innovative and boundary-pushing beauty brands, we are the go-to destination for worldwide beauty discovery. Together through our neighbourhood stores, online presence and loyalty scheme, Space NK has built a flourishing community in which to discover beauty. The customer is at the heart of everything we do, and we will always endeavour to offer everything they need to help them explore, experiment, and enjoy our brands. We are excited to announce that due to our continuous growth we are recruiting for an Assistant Buyer! Working with the support of the Buyer / Senior Buyer, the objective of the Assistant Buyer is to strategically manage and report on the performance of the brand and product offer across Space NK stores and online for the allocated category. The Assistant Buyer is also responsible for new brand onboarding. Key Accountabilities: 1) Manage commercial performance of portfolio of brands and products with focus on enhancing performance of customer offer on an ongoing basis Working with existing brands to identify new trends and review new product Plan and launch new products with a view of maximising performance of new launches Manage performance of underperforming products and brands through communications internally and with brand partners Communicate range changes and discontinuations to brands with a reasonable notice period, with support from the Buyer / Senior Buyer Identify quick win commercial opportunities, presenting them to wider team for signoff 2) Build strong relationships with our brand partners Maintain regular contact with brands and conduct regular performance meetings Conduct Market Week planning meetings alongside the Buyer / Senior Buyer Develop long term plans with new & existing brands alongside the Buyer / Senior Buyer 3) Work collaboratively with other departments through strong communications and planning Communicate key brand and product information with key departments across the business, such as Marketing, Merchandise Planning, Training, and E-Commerce Create & maintain joint brand and product marketing plans with other departments, such as Marketing, PR and Events. Support by the Buyer / Senior Buyer, partner with wider marketing team (content, SEO) to identify customer journey enhancements to drive category performance including content support or marketing support Support business improvement and commercial opportunities across departments Meet go to market deadlines required by other departments 4) Proactively trade Spacenk.com Analyse and optimise customer journey on all category-owned pages to maximise KPI performance, updating where necessary: Brand landing pages Category PDPs Category PLPs Identify and take action on areas of opportunity including assets, descriptions, navigation, product placements, and trading levers to support customer and sales Ensure product and brand launch performance is maximised across the site Partner with Marketing to identify offsite traffic opportunities 4) Accountable for the following KPIs Category & Brand sales: Overall, YOY, vs Budget Brand New Customer Targets: Overall, YOY, vs Budget Newness contribution to sales Exclusive product launches and contribution to sales Range productivity - sales/store, sales/SKU, sales to space productivity Stock position: by category and by brand including overstocks and discontinued inventory position Category Intake Margin vs Budget Incremental brand marketing spend vs Budget Online KPI's for Category Owned Pages, YOY & vs Budget (Views, ATB, Conversion) Skills and Experience Required: Previous experience at Assistant Buyer or Buyer's Assistant level Passion for beauty industry, brands and products Proactive, entrepreneurial, self-starter who can identify opportunities and pursue them Strong people skills with a focus and drive to build strong relationships both internally and externally Strong commercial acumen and savvy; comfortable with numbers and analytics Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point and Outlook) Willingness to learn and try new things and openness to change Actively seeks feedback from others in order to develop(Please note that the category that this role sits within will either be Skincare or Fragrance) Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted. All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. If you want to find out more about us, what it is like to work for us, all about our benefits, and our pledges on Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, please visit our website. Space NK are an equal opportunities employer. How We Will Use Your Information We will use the information you provide to us with your job application to help us process your application for the specific job you have applied for. If you apply speculatively, we will process your application for the job/relevant business area that you detail within your email. Please note that our current system does not use an automated filtering system. All applications made via the website, through a third-party website or in-store will be kept on file for a period of 12 months. This information will be retained and used to assess your suitability to similar positions that may arise in the future, or if the initial vacancy becomes live again during the 12-month period. If you would prefer us to not hold your information on file/ you wish to be 'forgotten' if you are not offered a position with Space NK, please email your 'right to be forgotten' to our recruitment email address with RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN as the title of the email. We will always inform you when we have deleted your application details, otherwise we will treat your application as consent to us holding this information.