Buyers Assistant

BUYERS ASSISTANT | TRAINEE BUYER | FASHION | NORTH WEST & LEEDS AREAS | £23,000 - £26,000
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
*THIS IS A MULTIPLE VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE NORTH WEST & LEEDS REGION**
Have you just finished your Fashion degree and are now hoping to secure that first, full time Buying Assistant or Trainee Buyer role?
If so then these are super exciting opportunities you have to apply for!
These are still brilliant roles for someone with experience, maybe you've had a placement year or held work experience as these positions are here for that 1st role out of Uni.
You'll work closely to your Buyer in ensuring that the day to day of your department is running smoothly across sample management, supplier communications and ultimately new product development.
THE DAY TO DAY OF A BUYERS ASSISTANT or TRAINEE BUYER:
Manage the accuracy and detail of the critical path
Complete and take ownership of comp shops & new in reports
Contribute and support with Sign Off meetings; ensuring sample management is done, comp shops, costings, fabrics, trims and colours are all organised ready for these meetings
Understand and accurately manage PO's and sizing
Work with studio for imagery, ensuring images are on site and live when stock is delivered
Run and work with merchandising and buyer on deliveries
Approvals for lab dips, fabrics, trims to be done
Keeping file of all approvals and samples for reference
Chasing hand overs, fit comments and general approvals or actions required with suppliers & factories
Check the accuracy and detail of care and wash labels
Action any delays, cancellations or phasing with the team and suppliers/factories
AS A BUYERS ASSISTANT or TRAINEE BUYER YOU WILL BE:
Tenacious
Passionate
Have a true, genuine love for fashion
Wanting to kickstart your career
Personable, chatty, friendly
Confidence is key!
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