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The Assistant Buyer role in the retail industry involves supporting purchasing activities to ensure optimal stock levels and supplier relations. Support with costing sheets for customers creating quote sheets with photographs ready for the sales team Support the buyer with supplier communication to

The Buying Assistant role in the retail industry involves supporting purchasing activities to ensure optimal stock levels and supplier relations. Based in Chesterfield, this permanent position requires a proactive individual with excellent organisational skills Client Details This opportunity is with a medium-sized company operating in the retail sector. The organisation is committed to offering high-quality products and values efficiency in its procurement processes. Description You the Buying Assistant will develop and manage the critical path for all product launches for the range aswell as own label, ensuring timelines are met from concept to delivery. Track product progress across supply chain stages, maintaining smooth communication between suppliers and customers. This will included progress of gold seal tracking, packing approval, customer range review samples etc. Identify and resolve delays proactively with the team to keep projects on schedule. Creation and completion of spec files for all products ready to pass on to QC team and ensure they are updated into the critical path. Management of photography samples and tracking inline with the studio time line. Support with costing sheets for customers creating quote sheets with photographs ready for the sales team. Support the buyer with supplier communication to gathering pricing, lead times, and MOQs while maintaining quality and margin goals. Build and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers through daily communication. Range analysis based on sales data and create meaningful reports based on sell thru, profitability, product category % mix and sku counts to identify buying opportunities and avoid overstock or understock situations across the range as well as Own label. Work with the merchandising team to deliver accurate forecasting and replenishment plans. Management of the clearance and Discontinued lines on a regular basis with costings and photos prepared for the sales team. Prepare detailed Power point presentations based on market trends, in season promotional lines, trend photographs from trade Fairs etc Trade Fair preparations of samples and ticketing/ pricing at Spring Fair and also in House Events. Preparation of samples for customer meetings in house and externally as well as preparation of powerpoint presentations. Collation of comp shops and market trends. Profile Excellent communication skills for working with suppliers and internal teams. A keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy in procurement processes. Proficiency with relevant software tools, such as spreadsheets or inventory management systems. An ability to work independently and prioritise tasks efficiently Ideally a HND / degree in textiles or similar Work experience in an admin role Job Offer A competitive salary ranging from £28,000 to £32,000 per annum. Free parking facilities for employees. Generous discounts on company products. A permanent role within a supportive and professional working environment.Buying Assistant - Homeware Buying Assistant - Homeware Buying Assistant - Homeware

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join one of the leading Suppliers/Distributors of automotive/bike accessories and apparel. This innovative and exciting business also has its own well recognised and successful brands. We are looking for an Assistant import Merchandiser to to join on a fixed-term contract, to develop and maintain strong relationships with international suppliers and ensure timely delivery, availability, quality and cost efficiency of products. Also oversee supplier performance, negotiates terms, and resolve issues to maintain smooth supply chain operations. Coordinates shipments, compliance, and documentation while aligning inventory with business needs. Assistant Import Merchandiser - Responsibilities Order Processing • Raise purchase orders, review retail orders, and ensure correct print positions and templates. Supplier Coordination • Liaise with international manufacturers (e.g., in Vietnam, Pakistan, China) to manage planning and production., • Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, and compliance with ethical sourcing and sustainability standards, • Conduct regular performance reviews and factory audits to ensure quality and reliability, • Negotiate lead times and minimum order quantities to optimise cost and flexibility, • Resolve production issues, delays, and quality concerns through proactive communication and problem-solving, • Collaborate with Supply Chain Director and Supply Manager to onboard new vendors and manage risk, • Drive continuous improvement in workflow efficiency and supplier responsiveness, • Analyse historical data to improve forecasting and lead time accuracy Critical Path Management • Develop and maintain detailed critical path schedules for each product category and season., • Track key milestones: sample approvals, bulk production, inspections, shipping, and delivery, • Use internal documents and ERP systems to update timelines and flag potential delays, • Implement contingency plans to mitigate delays and ensure timely product launches, • Align production timelines with marketing campaigns, retail drops, and seasonal demand, • Drive continuous improvement in workflow efficiency and supplier responsiveness Shipment Planning • Work with suppliers to approve shipments and ensure on time handover to freight forwarders, • Collaborate with Import Merchandiser to ensure all documentation is provided and shipment details and priorities are clearly communicated for inbound planning Cross Functional Collaboration • Communicate status updates and risks to cross-functional teams including design, demand, sales, and logistic Assistant Import Merchandiser - Requirements • Degree in business, supply chain or other relevant fields ideal., • A minimum of 3 year experience in a merchandising/demand planning/forecasting role, • Highly organised - able to manage own workload, • Capability to multitask in a fast paced environment., • Proactive, with the ability to foresee problems and find solutions to mitigate business risk, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Fluent in English, other languages are a plus, • Good knowledge of software tools: Excel advanced, SAP and Microsoft Dynamics NAV