Boohoo Group PLC is hiring a
Junior Buyer

Summary

boohooMAN is looking for a passionate and autonomous Junior Buyer to manage part of their fast fashion Jersey offering. The role involves working closely with peers in Design and Merchandising, monitoring stock covers, reporting key information, generating ideas, and completing buying trips. Candidates should have industry knowledge, be passionate about menswear, and have experience as a Junior Buyer or Buyer in a fast fashion apparel category.

Requirements

• A positive, can-do attitude with the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Outstanding industry knowledge, be current and ahead at identifying trends and commercial wins for the brand
• You will be super passionate about the menswear industry and keep our collections ahead of the competition
• Successfully held a Junior Buyer or Buyer role on a fast fashion apparel category – womenswear backgrounds will also be considered
• Highly Commercial
• Experience of developing and mentoring junior team members
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to work independently
• Able to travel when the business requires

Responsibilities

• Undertakes product development and develops proposition as area of business grows
• Ensures proposition can deliver required international growth and maintains understanding of requirements of new territories
• Works in conjunction with the Senior Leadership team, to influence strategic plans and developments
• Ensures effective communication with junior, assistant, and trainee buyers in designates areas and across the entire department
• Monitors stock covers on single lines
• Reports and effectively communicates all key information in trading meeting to Heads and Director level
• Generates ideas and suggestion to impact the business with reference to promotions and mark downs
• Monitors and maintains stocks as per KPI’s set and manages open to buy accordingly
• Responds to competitor analysis
• Completes buying trips as needed within UK and internationally
• Liaises with marketing and eCommerce teams to develop and maintain professional working relationships and ensure sales are maximised through the site and in line with overall strategy

Benefits

• Bonus, Pension, Share Schemes, Private Medical, Life Assurance
• 40% discount across 4 brands, 20% discount on Debenhams