Men's Apparel Buyer: Trend-Driven, Brand Negotiator

JD

Responsible to: Head of Buying

Department: Buying

Location: JD Sports Fashion plc, Hollinsbrook way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RR

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Representing the Buying function on relevant fascia and category (tbc)
• 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 independantly
• 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 Sports Fashion is advantageous
• Experience of buying branded goods is essential
• Strong understanding and knowledge of current and upcoming sports fashion trends at a high street and premium level price point.
• Be able to exercise a high degree of analytical and numerical skills
• Fully literate in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Word, Excel
• Organisational skills are essential
• Be able to work under own initiative
• A creative and trend led individual

What we will offer you:

• Development linked to your role with the business
• An opportunity to work across multi-brands both UK and Internationally