Assistant Buyer

<p>Lovisa is fast-fashion Retail</p><p>Lovisa is global, and its growth is infectiously energetic</p><p>See us at <a target="_blank" href="https://careers.lovisa.com/">careers.lovisa.com</a><br></p><p><strong>The Assistant Buyer will be responsible for:</strong></p><p><strong>RANGE PLANNERS</strong></p><ul><li><p>Build a Range Planner for each range after First Sign Off</p></li><li><p>Maintain Range Planners throughout the range building process to ensure all information is accurate for Final Sign Off</p></li><li><p>Completed Range Planner to your Senior Buyer by 8.30am on the Tuesday prior Final Sign Off</p></li><li><p>Update Range Planner post Final Sign Off with agreed retail prices, changes and quantities</p></li><li><p>Handing over 100% complete & accurate Range Planner to your Senior Buyer by 10am on the day following Final Sign Off</p></li></ul><p><strong>DEVELOPMENT & APPROVAL SAMPLES</strong></p><ul><li><p>Receiving parcels and organizing developments samplesWeekly tracking of approval samples by range to ensure they will arrive on time for Final Sign Off</p></li><li><p>Provide weekly update of approval sample status by range to your Senior Buyer</p></li><li><p>Checking approval samples as they arrive:</p><ul><li><p>Suitability for the range – correct colour, detail, etc</p></li><li><p>Identifying potential QC issues</p></li><li><p>Discussion with your Senior Buyer to determine action to take to fix product or issue prior to Final Sign Off</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Preparing approval samples for Final Sign Off:</p><ul><li><p>Correct Carding</p></li><li><p>White sticker with supplier, cost, margin</p></li><li><p>Merchandise range on the correct fixture for Final Sign Off by EOD on the Monday prior to the Final Sign Off</p></li></ul></li></ul><p><br><strong>SPEC SHEETS</strong></p><ul><li><p>Preparing Spec Sheets, as instructed, as and when requested by your Senior Buyer</p></li></ul><p><strong>RANGE PERFORMANCE</strong></p><ul><li><p>Review sales of your teams ranges daily and provide your team with an update</p></li></ul><p><strong>SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIPS</strong></p><ul><li><p>Respond to supplier correspondence within 24 hours</p></li></ul><p>Other duties and special projects within skill and competency level as required, e.g.:</p><ul><li><p>Keep our mock up shop well organized and tidy</p></li><li><p>Update mock up shop with new collections and drops</p></li></ul><p><strong>Skills, knowledge and personal qualities required:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Enjoy coming to a stylish office every day between Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road</p></li><li><p>Strong communication skills at all levels</p></li><li><p>Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel & Outlook and to develop skills on Futura</p></li><li><p>Stamina</p></li><li><p>Openness/willingness to change</p></li><li><p>Desire to understand strategic direction of the business</p></li><li><p>The ability to anticipate what may be required</p></li><li><p>Ability to work autonomously and exercise discretion</p></li><li><p>Ability to work to deadlines</p></li></ul><p><em>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.</em></p>

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