Junior Buyer - Accessorize - Fixed Term Contract

We're looking for a Junior Buyer to join the team on a fixed term contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute through the development of a balanced and commercial product range in a smaller category department reinforcing the brand, growing sales and profit, making sure that all buying activities are conducted in line with the critical path. What will you do as a Junior Buyer?

• Critical Path Management
• Keeps up to date on trends
• Reviews last season's performance and creation of lessons learnt document
• Undertakes some research through trade shows and some short inspiration trips
• Support the development of category strategy, specifically by:
• Supporting development of channel strategy
• Working with merchandising team to agree a range and price architecture
• Working with merchandising team to identify season price and promotion plan
• Working with supply chain team to identify supply chain implications of the new category strategy
• Range Building
• Undertakes development trips and support in supplier development meetings (in partnership with the design team)
• Ensures that any sourcing and supplier packs are in line with category strategy and themes
• Attends fit sessions and puts forward solutions for any challenges
• Ensures that samples are received within the critical path
• Works with suppliers to ensure that all relevant samples are received
• Conducts range building and range sign off, in line with the critical path ensuring that senior members of the brand team (as well as technical and design teams) have input and visibility of the progress throughout the process
• Production/Shipping
• Ensures all POs contain the right information and are raised in line with critical path dates
• Launch/In Season Trading
• Work with merchandising to complete end of season review
• Maximise in season trading through effective OTB management
• People and Talent Management
• Plans induction for new employees
• Coach and develop team members
• Identify team training needs
Other areas of responsibility
• Supports brand for all communication channels i.e. Product Surgeries, Press Day, workshops etc.
• Ensure a safe working environment by complying with Health and Safety Guidelines and take action to deal with any issues
  
  Keen interest in fashion and trends with a proven track record in multi-product Accessories.
• A confident, ambitious approach is essential along with the commercial experience in order to articulate the Brand DNA in line with our customer profile.
• A proven track record in developing product
• Experienced in sourcing from global supply base
• Proven ability to manage and develop team members to deliver
• Proven range building experience, delivering over and above sales targets
  
  At Accessorize we're dedicated to offering accessories that enable all women to express themselves. Since 1984 we've offered the accessories that make the outfit.
We're committed to giving back and supporting the community, particularly by working with charities that support women. We're also constantly improving our sustainability efforts by making conscious choices with the materials we use and our production processes. Our team design in-house at our Notting Hill studio and we source globally and ethically. Our first store opened in the iconic Covent Garden, a fashion-forward shopping destination both then and now. In the years since we've grown to include stores worldwide., At Monsoon Accessorize we don't focus only on what we do, we also care about how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and an environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people and are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will also consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.