Assistant Buyer PLT

Description

A legacy in progress...

Say hello to a new era of modern sophistication...PrettyLittleThing has undergone a rebrand. A bold new vision shaping a brand that celebrates both heritage and evolution. Fashion is all about reinvention, and at PLT we are proving that style is more than just what you wear—it’s a statement.We are stepping away from being a fast fashion brand, and pivoting towards giving customers premium quality product and design. Are you ready to join our movement?

The role

As an Assistant Buyer at PLT you're innovative, driven and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You're responsible for driving the success of PLT. This includes constantly reviewing the critical path to ensure that department targets as well as deliveries are met on time and in line with the brand's strategy.In this particular role we're ideally looking for Assistant Buyers with footwear experience however this is not essential.

Your team

Here at PrettyLittleThing, we strive to fly the flag for love, equality, and acceptance, working to use our platform to spread nothing but good vibes. Regardless of race, gender, sexuality, style or budget – there’s something for everyone! We want our customers to feel confident in the way they dress and to embrace the way they look. #EveryBODYinPLT is our community that is all about body positivity, equality and supporting each other.

What you'll be doing

Managing a BAA on critical path and OPO management to ensure department targets are achieved and deliveries on time
Ownership of fit sessions and actioning fit comments direct to suppliers
Negotiating cost prices to achieve best prices and meet department BIM
Understanding open costings including fabric prices, consumption and fit amend implications
Collating the final sign off pack with the support of the JB/Buyer
Attending supplier meetings to develop and source new development as well as reviewing OPO and any production concerns
Responsible for weekly OPO meetings alongside AM, BAA and MAA.
Contributing to development across category to assist the JB/Buyer with range building
Management of sample development tracker and chasing in development to meet deadlines
Responsible for managing and developing BAA and their training
Understanding of the market place, target customer and key competitors
Awareness of department KPI’s and department strategy
Understands department strategy, frameworks and spend plans with the support of buyer/JB and merch team
Accountable for checking new in product daily to ensure all details of each product are correct online

Trading:

Understanding of the weekly trade pack with contribution to department best and worst
Contributing to weekly trade meetings with suggestions on how to react to department trading
Understanding and reacting to daily trading reports
Accountable for achieving cost price reductions of 1st time rebuys
Carries out weekly comp shops and supports the BAA in collating the comp shop report for management
Working closely with buyer and garment techs to react to high returning lines

Creative:

Contributing to department product development with an awareness of department best and worst and seasonal trends
Generates ideas to support department strategy through product, studio and VM
Daily review of department galleries to ensure product is being shot correctly

Working with us

We don’t call ourselves the PLT family for nothing – you can feel the buzz and atmosphere as soon as you walk into the office. Creativity flows from person to person and across departments, helping us create the empowered movement of love, inclusion, equality and acceptance behind our brand. We encourage everyone to be themselves, and if you bring your best self to work every day, you truly have the power to make a difference and contribute to our brand's success.

More about you

Previous experience working in fashion buying, either at Assistant Buyer of Buyers Admin Assistant level.
Footwear experience preferable
You consistently manage your workload effectively, trusted to make actions without prompt
Your approachable to your whole team and external parties and always ready to help and support acting as a role model for junior members
You accept feedback and are willing to adapt personal approach to achieve better communication as well as increased communication with senior management
You’re a keen learner and always push yourself to find out more about the business industry and company
Your super adaptable and find it easy to switch it up when the business needs
You can delegate and share workload to the team effectively
Your always ahead at spotting trends and commercial wins for the business

Why join us

PLT Perks

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Discretionary bonus scheme
Company share scheme
Life Assurance
Company Pension Scheme
Flexible working hours
Late start, early Friday finish
Free parking
Employee assistance programme including 24-hour confidential helpline
Our Reward Platform allows you to tailor your benefits to suit your needs - such as Private Healthcare, Dental and Healthcare Cash Plans, a Cycle2work Scheme and plenty of fun anytime benefits such as coffee club or virgin experience days.
40% discount across 8 brands, 20% discount on Debenhams
Discount & Cashback portal
Learning and development support and opportunities both internally and externally
Payday drinks monthly and ad hoc events throughout the year

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Life at Boohoo group

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