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Buyer
Arcadia Group
Greater London, , United Kingdom
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Brand:
Dorothy Perkins
Location:
Oxford Circus
Reporting To:
Head of Buying
Department:
Buying
Purpose Of Role:
Develop in conjunction with merchandising a commercial and credible range and lead a team to deliver results.
Purpose Of Role:
Develop in conjunction with merchandising a commercial and credible range and lead a team to deliver results.
Tasks & Responsibilities
• Range Planning for the department
• Developing the Product and the strategy of the department keeping on top of competitor activity
• Managing the supply chain and critical path for the department
• Collaborate with the Merchandiser and Designer to achieve marketable ranges, continually improving product quality, trade the range and manage its performance throughout the season
• Strategic thinking while seeing the ‘big picture’
• Operates as a business manager, overseeing the team and their processes, demonstrating best practise
• Operates an effective / timely product sign off process, appropriate for product lead-time - “Buying Calendar”
• Works with Management Team, defines and communicates clear vision of the future – translates into understandable goals and targets
• Displays an in-depth, customer-focused knowledge of market and trends.
• Ensures that the product reflects the Brand strategy, the range is without gaps or duplication, and that the season is logically and commercially thought through
• Ensures that the correct level of newness / high fashion is present, and that volume lines are maximised and ‘moved on’ at the appropriate time
• Operates as a business manager, overseeing the team and their processes, demonstrating best practise. Managing, developing and motivating a team of one Junior Buyer, two Assistant Buyers and two BAA’s
Key Experience, Skills & Abilities
• A proven track record of driving the business forward in a tops department
• An eye for spotting key trends
• Outstanding commercial awareness, with a strong understanding of the high street
• High attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills with the ability to deal with people at all levels
• Good time management, prioritisation, negotiation & organisational skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong people management skills – someone to lead by example as well as perform as a team player and can perform well under pressure
Key Interfaces
• Head of Merchandising and teams
• Design Manager and team
• Buying Director
• Head of Technology and team