Buyers Assistant

About us

Spell is considered a leader within the fashion industry, with a distinct and considered connection to the community. Spell chooses to operate with best practice, from Ethics & Sustainability, our Supply Chain, through to our Internal Operations. We seek to inspire and innovate in all that we do. 

The role

We are seeking a Buyers Assistant who will provide invaluable administrative support to our Head Buyer to ensure data integrity and accuracy in relation to the end-to-end buying process. This includes sample management, reporting, management of data entry and competitor insights. 

Key responsibilities

• Maintain data integrity and accuracy of the buy spreadsheet 
• Present product performance in business review meetings, reporting on weekly best sellers and make recommendations on opportunities to the Head Buyer
• Prepare post seasonal review and pricing / buy meeting reports 
• Conduct store visits to monitor and report on competitor activity, research competitors to form educated opinions that contribute to commercial decisions, and review product opportunities and present findings 
• Assist with the construction of a well-balanced range framework inclusive of size curve chart 
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers on critical path and pricing, as well as liaising with supply chain and production
• Manage merchandise for special promotions inclusive of Gifting edits - research & present ideas, manage critical path & development of samples
• Work closely with the Design team to ensure margins are met across product offering
• Assist with the buying process for external stockists
• Perform style / colour / price analysis and present findings to Head Buyer
• Assist with assortment and allocation recommendations, including preparing and maintaining all relevant tools for the assortment planning process
• Manage inventory levels by SKU to support overall sales and inventory plans, as well as aligning with marketing / promotional strategies
• Ensure promotions / markdowns are correct in all software programs 
• Establish accurate style information to submit to Production and Wholesale teams
• Ensure all price changes are rolled out to all channels
• Maintain all information relating to product launches and product deliveries 
• Manage samples, ensuring they are on time and ready for ranging

About you

We are looking for someone who ideally has a minimum of two years experience as an Assistant Buyer or within the  Merchandising function of a Retail business.  You will be proficient in MS Office, Google Suite & PLM, as well as having advanced excel skills.  Knowledge of Illustrator & NetSuite is preferred. 

You will need to have effective negotiation, numerical, critical thinking and analytical skills, with a strong knowledge of OTB.  You will possess hands-on product development experience, with a knowledge of fabric, specs, grading and manufacturing of apparel.  You will have exceptional organisational, planning and time management skills, as well as a strong attention to detail and a passionate interest in sustainability.

Ideally you will have a relevant degree qualification.

You will enjoy working as part of a team, but you're able to work independently at times and prioritise your own workload, as well as having the ability to be self-motivated and focused on the job at hand. 

Our benefits

• Finish at 3pm on Fridays
• Generous staff discounts
• Beautiful open plan office

How to apply

Please forward your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to: careers@spell.co