Assistant Buyer - Fashion

What is the role To support the Buyer to source, develop, buy and deliver a specific range of products at the right time. What you will do • Manages key administrative duties for the Buying team from product concept to finished bought product. • Clearly and effectively communicates with all suppliers and internal departments in line with critical path • Manages order raising process as and when required with buyer’s approval. • Manages sample process and organisation for the department in a timely fashion. • Manages sample sealing process working closely with garment tech team to meet critical path requirements. • Manages garment approval process to achieve a commercial, saleable product. • Thoughtfully contributes towards the input of all meeting preparation including Monday Trade & Product Sign Offs • Fulfil general ad hoc duties as required • Deputising for buyer in buyer’s absence • Management of the critical path demonstrating proactive problem solving that meets deadlines. • Actively contributing to the product life cycle e.g., comp shops, pre-trip planning, range building, product briefings and lessons learnt etc. • Self-motivated clear understanding of market trends and customer profile and able to contribute knowledgeably to all meetings. • Regular store visits undertaken, findings presented back to relevant parties and actions follow through. What you will bring • A passion for plus size fashion • Good communication skills – verbal and written • Clear understanding of the Yours Clothing customer needs, wants and who they are • The ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative • Good time management & organisational skills • A self-motivated and proactive approach to completing given tasks • A willingness to learn & the ability to work under pressure • Good attention to detail • A commercial outlook and a keen business sense • A proven record of good attendance & flexibility • The ability to adapt to frequent change in a high-pressure environment • Commitment to always behaving with integrity and professionalism • A proven history of taking personal responsibility & accountability for actions, constantly striving to improve and exceed expectations and ensuring safety and quality are never compromised.