Assistant Buyer

AllSaints Retail Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fashion retailer seeks an Assistant Buyer to manage the product lifecycle from selection to store presentation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure product assortment aligns with market trends and sales history. The ideal candidate has solid experience in retail buying, strong analytical skills, and a passion for commerce. This position is based in East London, with perks including a generous wardrobe allowance and hybrid work options.

Benefits

Wardrobe allowance

Employee discounts

25 days holiday

Dental cash plan

Hybrid working model

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Experience working in buying for a fashion retailer.
• Ability to analyze sales and make product recommendations.
• Strong initiative and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage product lifecycle from selection to store presentation.
• Ensure product selection aligns with sales history and trends.
• Conduct comparative shopping and market analysis.

Skills

Solid experience in buying

Understanding of trade reports

Meticulous organizational approach

Proficient in retail math

Proficient in Excel

Team collaboration

Job description

London, England, United Kingdom , Permanent

We\'re a global brand made up of a very diverse mix of talented people in a huge variety of roles. Our products are designed in house and made by a small number of suppliers and artisans around the world to sustainable standards.

We are a brand embarking on a very exciting plan and we are seeking new members of the team who want to contribute to this.

The role

Our buying team focuses on the complete product lifecycle, from range plans and development through to product selection and in store trading, working hand in hand with cross functional teams across the business to deliver the best selection of AllSaints products to all of our more than 200 stores worldwide.

Key responsibilities of the team are to select product driven assortments, ensuring a commercial and balanced approach to price architecture, whilst also managing product costing and ensuring critical path deadlines are achieved. Additional responsibilities include comparative shopping and market analysis, benchmarking the brand against competitors and being aware of market price fluctuation and trends, always being strategic thinkers and forward planners in everything we do. As assistant buyer, you will report directly to a buyer within the buying team, and you will also work cross-functionally with merchandising, design, technical, product development and production teams.

You will have a keen eye for product and a track record of accuracy. You will be responsible for ensuring that all products are selected carefully, based on sales history and current trends whilst mindfully managing the product life-cycle from the sample process through to all AllSaints stores.

• Solid experience working in the buying department for a commercial vertical fashion retailer, with a proven background in managing categories independently and delivering to critical path deadlines
• Clear understanding of trade reports, with ability to independently analyse sales and make relevant product recommendations to maximise sales opportunities
• Understanding of complete product life cycle, from system set up to delist/markdown strategy
• A meticulous approach to organisation and effective time-keeping
• Strong sense of initiative, with the ability to independently prioritise individual tasks and deadlines
• Attention to detail is key as this is a fast paced role, so a sharp eye is essential
• Able to understand and appreciate the design aesthetic of AllSaints
• An intense passion for commerce/product, with a natural commercial instinct
• Team player who collaborates and communicates effectively at all levels
• Strives to achieve and drive the best results possible for the brand
• Proactive, solution based thinker
• A strong aptitude in retail math
• Proficient in excel

About the location

Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty. Studio Location . Approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.

What we stand for

The Customer is the Boss We work as one proud team to get the best for our customers

One Team We are joined up and encourage others to share their ideas

We Do What We Say We Will We know our goals, and we work with clear outcomes in mind

We Are Responsible We are self aware, understand the impact we have on others and are positive about the future

• A generous wardrobe allowance so that you can wear our beautiful clothes to work each day
• We are a disability committed certified employer
• Employee discount for you to spend with family and friends
• 25 days holiday increasing to 28 days after 2 years continuous service
• Bank holidays, birthdays and volunteering days off
• Access to dental cash plan & free virtual GP appointments through Aviva
• UNUM employee assistance helpline
• Life assurance cover
• Access to discounted gym membership and corporate discounts
• Hybrid working in our historic East London studios, working hours are 9-5.30pm
• Free, confidential, wellbeing and lifestyle support with Retail Trust
• Enhanced family leave benefits (neonatal, fertility, maternity, paternity, adoption, menopause)
• Health days for you to use either for physical or mental wellness
• Dedicated mental health support from our mental health first aiders
• Eye care vouchers, season ticket loans and much more!

#WeAreAllSaints

Our aim is to develop truly diverse teams and create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to give of their best whilst contributing to the success of our brand.

We recognise the importance and strength of diversity and commit to providing equal opportunities to everyone in our employment and recruitment processes. We safeguard against any form of discrimination irrespective of gender, gender reassignment, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status or age.

Even if you feel you don\'t tick all the boxes, we\'d still very much like to hear from you. We want you to know that finding people who have a passion for our brand and are open to learning is incredibly important to us.

If you need any support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch with us and we are happy to help.