Assistant Buyer (6 months contract)

JOB SUMMARY

Support Buying team to deliver the right products, execute the seasonal buying strategies to achieve sales, gross margin and inventory productivity goals through all channels. Proactively collaborate with cross-functional partners including planning, allocation and visual merchandising to gather key information in order to support merchandising team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Support Manager with all buying related tasks such as selecting the right product mix, analyze customer buying patterns and upcoming fashion trend to make sure each buy is done properly

·         Prepare regular sales reports with updated information on routine basis (weekly/monthly/ seasonally) & detailed market feedback

·         Support in preparing seasonal product training with brand presentation and material translation

·         Monitor closely the stock movement of individual shops, work closely with planning team to arrange inter-shop stocks transfers to maximize sales and optimize inventory

·         Follow up on product quality issue handling

·         Collaborate closely with internal departments to provide product information for supporting marketing campaigns and in-store activities

Represent the Brand

·         Generate and execute new ideas to set our brand apart & ensure delivery of transformational customer experience to every customer

·         Take ownership to maintain a high standard of store environment including daily cleaning, interior store maintenance, furniture, fixtures, upholstered items, lighting…etc.

·         Ensure operational standard are aligned with the brand vision and maintain the integrity of the brand

·         Partner with Store Managers to resolve customer service issues, particularly in the areas of product damages, repairs, exchanges/transfers, dry cleaning, courier service, etc.

Drive the Business & Deliver Results

·         Ensure disciplined, business-focused management of inventory levels and store expenses (i.e.  supplies and packaging, maintenance, paid-outs, vendor billing & reconciliation)

·         Manage workload with agility, prioritizing effectively and making decisions that positively impact every customer experience

EDUCATION & PRIOR EXPERIENCE NEEDED

·         Degree holder in Fashion Merchandising or related disciplines

·         2-3 years merchandising experience; buying background in high end fashion retail industry a plus

·         A fast learner: System training in Epicor is required

·         Strong analytical and organizational skills, detailed-minded and able to prioritize

·         Strong verbal and written communication skills: English, Cantonese and Mandarin

·         Strong fashion sense

·         Independent and team player

·         Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Chinese Word Processing