Buyer - Men's Apparel
3 days ago
Bury
Responsible to: Head of Buying Department: Buying Location: JD Sports Fashion plc, Hollinsbrook way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RR • Representing the Buying function on relevant fascia and category (tbc), • Attending all appointments, with involvement in selection and editing of product, • Attending all product launches throughout the year as specified, • Attending all relevant trade shows, • Analysis and review of previous weeks sales with the merchandising department to propose and drive actions for the week ahead, • Negotiation with selected brands re trading terms and conditions., • Being constantly aware of new brands and opportunities to diversify and drive department/category sales, • Budget negotiation and planning within internal teams and external brands, • Negotiation with brands re distribution agreements, • Working independently in a creative and trend led environment, • Managing budgets and OTB on in seasons and forward budgets, • Present ranges for sign off with Senior Buyers, Buying Director and Merchandising Director., • Preparation and presentation of performance in trade meetings, • Proposals to assist driving sales in your relevant department, • Extensive knowledge of our store base and website, • Confidence within own decisions and product selection. Comfortable in driving decisions on file and being accountable for all actions., • Ability to act independantly, • Extensive knowledge of product area and market, • Ability to look forward and predict trends both current and future, • Highly numerate and skilled within budget forecasting and planning, • Experience of buying Sports Fashion is advantageous, • Experience of buying branded goods is essential, • Strong understanding and knowledge of current and upcoming sports fashion trends at a high street and premium level price point., • Be able to exercise a high degree of analytical and numerical skills, • Fully literate in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, • Organisational skills are essential, • Be able to work under own initiative, • A creative and trend led individual, • Development linked to your role with the business, • An opportunity to work across multi-brands both UK and Internationally #J-18808-Ljbffr