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Assistant Buyer

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We are seeking an experienced Assistant Buyer to join the Disney Stores Head Office on a permanent basis. You will support the Buyer to plan, select and manage the purchase and intake of stock to maximise sales and margin to achieve all targets.
The role:

  • Assist the Buyer to develop a departmental strategy which delivers balanced and well-constructed ranges across all markets from the Global assortment pack
  • With the relevant TDSE teams assist in the planning, delivery and execution of specific franchises and events in store and Online
  • Maintain by market, regular research on competitor and trend analysis, through discussions with Country teams and store visits. Provide feedback to the Department and Global team
  • Closely oversee the Buyers Assistant (BA) in completing the sample checking process highlighting any issues with the samples to the Buyer
  • Monitor the Global calendar and be aware of key dates and critical deadlines
  • Manage the YY and sample tracker, highlighting potential delivery delays to the Buying team
  • Work with the Brand & Image team to support product launches Online. Complete online checks and ensure any missing information is highlighted to the appropriate teams
  • Gain Technical Services approval on products where needed
  • Action accurate and timely communications to stores through regular and effective communication with Store
  • Operations, Visual Merchandising and Online. For example, product delays or technical issues
  • Liaise with sourcing and vendors regarding delivery logistics, re-buys and cancellations and update Buyer as required
  • In collaboration with the Assistant Merchandiser review in-season trading reports to identify and present opportunities and risks, both short and medium term, to the Buyer and Merchandiser
  • Oversee the Buyers Assistant (BA) in the completion of all administrative tasks to achieve on time deliveries

Areas of Accountability

  • Accountable to the Buyer
  • Accurate and timely completion of tasks including but not limited to:
  • Update and Compare Report
  • Critical Path Management
  • YY and Sample Tracker
  • Demonstrate an awareness of current business priorities and how these may affect your department plans
  • An awareness of TDSE business priorities and the market in which we operate
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key business partners including the Global teams to achieve
  • individual and business objectives
  • Overseeing the accurate and timely completion of the team’s BA admin task

Experience required:

  • Proven experience as a BA within an omni-channel retailer, essential
  • Previous experience at AB level, desirable
  • Experience of participating in range construction, desirable
  • Experience of overseeing the performance of other team members, desirable
  • Demonstrable experience of working in teams and building effective relationships

Skills Required:

  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Exceptional time planning and organisation skills
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively
  • An analytical and commercial approach to problem solving
  • Proficiency in numeracy
  • Influencing skills with the ability to achieve buy-in at all levels
  • Cultural sensitivity

Additional Information
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to continue to build on their skills whilst gaining experience of working in a fast paced multi-channel Retail operation. At The Disney Store, we can offer you an abundance of wonderful experiences and a chance to excel in a great working environment. If you possess the capabilities and think you have what it takes to come and work for us, apply now.
All Disney roles require you to have the right to work in the UK.

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Greater London