Buying Assistant

Angel & Rocket is a passionate childrenswear retailer based in High Wycombe looking to grow its Buying team. We are a small business with a fun culture and big plans! We are growing quicky and work with many well-known partners including Next and John Lewis, and have ambitious growth plans for the future.

This is a full time role with lots of opportunity for development and working with a very experienced team ideal for someone with an interest in fashion looking to start out in Buying!

Responsibilities

• General administration supporting Buyer and Design team
• Sample management, co-ordinating samples for meetings, fit sessions, photoshoots and wholesale requirements as well as storage and sample sales
• Critical path management, chasing samples and approvals to ensure deadlines are met
• Regular competitive shopping to understand childrenswear market reporting findings back to Buyer and Design team
• Preparing for and attending photoshoots for each product phase
• Support team to prepare for weekly trade meetings
• Support the Buying and Merchandising teams with new product launches online

The Person

• Excellent communication and organisation
• Experience using Excel
• Ability to prioritise and manage work to meet deadlines
• Understanding of the Buying process
• Flexibility to work in a fast paced office
• Be a team player, understanding priorities of other departments
• Decisive and with effective problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of the retail market and fashion trends

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous staff discount
• Flexibility
• Pension