Buyer Administration Assistant

POSITION PURPOSE AND EXPECTATION: The Assistant Buyer will be responsible for;

SAMPLE MANAGEMENT

Manage all incoming samples, with a high-level organization and ownership.

Weekly tracking of development samples by range to ensure they will arrive on time for Final Sign Off

RANGE PLANNERS & SIGN OFFS

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

Preparing samples for Final Sign Offs

APPROVAL SAMPLES

Weekly tracking of approval samples by range in accordance with the critical path, ensuring all key deadlines are met for on time delivery

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

Checking approval samples as they arrive: correct color, detail and Identifying potential QC issues

RANGE PERFORMANCE

Run and review sales reports weekly as instructed by the Senior Buyer

Run weekly line sheets as instructed by the Senior Buyer

Prepare samples for weekly sales meetings

SPEC SHEETS & COMPETITOR ANALYSIS

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

Preparing Comp Shop, Trend and Pricing reports as instructed, as and when requested by your Senior Buyer

SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIPS

Respond to supplier correspondence professionally within 24 hours

Other Skills, knowledge and personal qualities required:

Strong communication skills with a teamwork mindset. Open and honest communication.

Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel & Outlook and developed skills on Futura

Adaptability and flexibility in an ever-changing environment

Desire to understand the strategic direction of the business and grow within the team

The ability to anticipate what may be required as well as problem-solving ability

Ability to work autonomously and work to deadlines set.