ASOS
Retail
AssistantBuyer
“Assistant Buyer at ASOS. Skills: Fashion buying, Product sourcing, Range development. Support Buyer in sourcing products. Support Buyer in developing products”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver sales targets; Deliver margin targets
Industry & Context.
Identify risks; Identify opportunities
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Previous fashion buying experience, Assistant Buyer experience, Womenwear experience, Fast-paced retail experience, Global retailer experience, Brand experience, Experience using trading systems, MS Office experience
Nice to Have
Understanding of 20-something culture, Ability to spot trends
What You'll Do.
Support Buyer in sourcing products
Support Buyer in developing products
Oversee fitting of samples
Oversee sealing of samples
Build commercial ranges
Build fashion-forward ranges
Build relevant ranges
Build ranges with newness
Build relationships with suppliers
Negotiate cost prices
Negotiate delivery dates
Contribute to department strategy
Identify department risks
Identify department opportunities
Present risks and opportunities
Influence department strategy
Influence brand strategy
Optimise sales performance
Build range with Design
Build range with Merchandising
Lead range build selection
Reference trend elements
Reference trade elements
Maintain competitor knowledge
Analyse competitor ranges
Present competitor findings
Identify trading actions
Highlight critical path risks
Work with Sourcing teams
Work with Technical teams
Oversee training of Buyers Administrators
Role model ASOS behaviours
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with Design teams; Work with Merchandising teams; Work with Technical teams; Work with Suppliers; Work with Brands; Work with Garment Technology; Work with Marketing; Work with Sourcing
Communication Scope
Present findings; Present CUM BTA; Present to team; Communicate clearly; Present effectively
Process & Methodology
Critical path management
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