Assistant Buyer

Lovisa is fast\-fashion Retail

Lovisa is global, and its growth is infectiously energetic

See us at careers.lovisa.com

The Assistant Buyer will be responsible for:

RANGE PLANNERS

• Build a Range Planner for each range after First Sign Off


• Maintain Range Planners throughout the range building process to ensure all information is accurate for Final Sign Off


• Completed Range Planner to your Senior Buyer by 8\.30am on the Tuesday prior Final Sign Off


• Update Range Planner post Final Sign Off with agreed retail prices, changes and quantities


• Handing over 100% complete \& accurate Range Planner to your Senior Buyer by 10am on the day following Final Sign Off

DEVELOPMENT \& APPROVAL SAMPLES

• Receiving parcels and organizing developments samplesWeekly tracking of approval samples by range to ensure they will arrive on time for Final Sign Off


• Provide weekly update of approval sample status by range to your Senior Buyer


• Checking approval samples as they arrive:

+ Suitability for the range – correct colour, detail, etc
+ Identifying potential QC issues
+ Discussion with your Senior Buyer to determine action to take to fix product or issue prior to Final Sign Off

• Preparing approval samples for Final Sign Off:

+ Correct Carding
+ White sticker with supplier, cost, margin
+ Merchandise range on the correct fixture for Final Sign Off by EOD on the Monday prior to the Final Sign Off

SPEC SHEETS

• Preparing Spec Sheets, as instructed, as and when requested by your Senior Buyer

RANGE PERFORMANCE

• Review sales of your teams ranges daily and provide your team with an update

SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIPS

• Respond to supplier correspondence within 24 hours

Other duties and special projects within skill and competency level as required, e.g.:

• Keep our mock up shop well organized and tidy


• Update mock up shop with new collections and drops

Skills, knowledge and personal qualities required:

• Enjoy coming to a stylish office every day between Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road


• Strong communication skills at all levels


• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel \& Outlook and to develop skills on Futura


• Stamina


• Openness/willingness to change


• Desire to understand strategic direction of the business


• The ability to anticipate what may be required


• Ability to work autonomously and exercise discretion


• Ability to work to deadlines

*We believe in supporting diverse cultures and harnessing the unique knowledge and experience of our team. We celebrate our global presence, by supporting our culturally diverse team around the world.*

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