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Posted 5 days agoAssistant Buyer @MR PORTER
at Yook
London, United KingdomHybrid
Responsibilities
- Manage orders and pricing – raise and send orders via the YNAP system and oversee the RRP entry process, ensuring accuracy and deadline adherence.
- Monitor competitors and pricing alignment – conduct bricks-and-mortar and online competitive shops, review offer vs NAP, check deliveries, and ensure pricing is correct for every upload.
- Drive in-season trading – analyze weekly sales, propose repeats and swaps, present to Buyer and Merchandiser, liaise with vendors, and manage the repeat/swap process to maximize availability and speed of delivery.
- Lead weekly trade reporting – create trade sheets covering delivery highlights/lowlights, editorial and marketing features, and best and worst sellers.
- Support launches and on-site standards – work with Press, Marketing and Editorial on new and exclusive launches, provide updates and style input, and monitor product presentation, styling, pricing and duplication on site.
- Support team performance and projects – manage and coach the Buyer’s Admin Assistant (objectives, weekly catch-ups, efficiency and KPIs) and assist with ad-hoc projects for Buyers and the Buying Director.
Requirements
- Experience at a BAA or equivalent level gained in a fast-paced fashion retail buying or merchandising environment with strong administrative skills.
- Strong analytical and advanced MS Office skills, particularly in Excel, PowerPoint & Word.
- Commercial Awareness – understanding of our business, products and competition.
- The ability to work with stringent deadlines.
- A great sense of humour, personal style and attitude.
- If you are passionate, committed and thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, then please apply with a CV.
Benefits
- Some of the essentials for you to know are: Location: Our Westfield office in Shepherd’s Bush Department Size: 4 (Approx.) Reporting into: Buyer Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (4 days in office) Besides a competitive salary, we can offer you: Performance bonus schemes dependant on the type of role you are in.