Buyer / Senior Buyer

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Key Objective : To assist the buying team building a range plan and liasing with brands. The successful candidate will have a passion for our product with a great knowledge of current sportwear and high street fashion trends.

Trend identification

Sales analysis

Competitive analysis

Liaising with Merchandising, Retail and Marketing

Liaising with brands

Range building

Key Duties / Responsibilities :

Representing the Buying function on Footwear category.

Attending all appointments, with involvement in selection and editing of product

Attending all product launches throughout the year as specified

Attending all relevant trade shows

Analysis and review of previous weeks sales with the merchandising department to propose and drive actions for the week ahead

Negotiation with selected brands re trading terms and conditions.

Being constantly aware of new brands and opportunities to diversify and drive department / category sales

Budget negotiation and planning within internal teams and external brands

Negotiation with brands re distribution agreements

Working independently in a creative and trend led environment

Managing budgets and OTB on in seasons and forward budgets

Present ranges for sign off with Senior Buyers, Buying Director and Merchandising Director.

Preparation and presentation of performance in trade meetings

Proposals to assist driving sales in your relevant department

Core Competencies :

Extensive knowledge of our store base and website

Confidence within own decisions and product selection. Comfortable in driving decisions on file and being accountable for all actions

Ability to act independently

Extensive knowledge of product area and market

Ability to look forward and predict trends both current and future

Highly numerate and skilled within budget forecasting and planning

Skills / Experience / Knowledge needed :

Experience of buying Fashion is advantageous

Experience of buying branded goods is essential

Be able to exercise a high degree of analytical and numerical skills

Fully literate in Microsoft Office : PowerPoint, Word, Excel

Organizational skills are essential

Be able to work under own initiative

A creative and trend led individual

Adhere to the Buying Calendar as required

Focus on Training and developing your team ‘On-The-Job’ and through a range of development tools and courses

Achieve company Sales, Margins, and stock plans.

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Retail & Consumer Products 101-1,000 employees

With Over 30 years of experience in sports fashion retail, JD Sports distributes the latest and best street style sports fashion brands to the globe. Among the familiar brands are Adidas Originals, Nike, Converse, Lacoste, Filla, Timberland, EA7, The North Face, Supply and Demand and Asics. Additionally, JD Sports also distributes exclusive sneakers designed by leading designers that are supplied and sold only via JD. JD Sports' deep experience and understanding of sneakers has earned the company the reputation as 'King Of Trainers'. JD Sports also carries an extensive range of sports and street style clothing for all ages, men, women or children. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Bury, United Kingdom, the company currently operates over 800 stores worldwide

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