Buying Assistant
- Full Time
- Hammersmith
- Buying and Merchandising
- Permanent
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Our Harrods Own Label team, who are at the heart of delivering bespoke, high-quality products to our customers, are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Buying Assistant to join our dynamic team and support in our Accessories category.
About the Role
In this role you play a crucial role in the development of our product range and the execution of our departmental strategy. Your attention to detail and proactive approach will ensure smooth operations across all facets of the buying process. From maintaining delivery schedules to fostering relationships with vendors, you’ll be pivotal in supporting the Buyer and Assistant Buyer.
Other responsibilities will also include:
- Product Management - Maintain accurate delivery schedules, manage samples, and ensure new launches and deliveries are communicated to key stakeholders.
- Administrative Support - Provide comprehensive support to the Buyer and Assistant Buyer, including article and vendor setup, creating reports, and keeping the office organized.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration - Act as a liaison between the buying office, shop floor, visual merchandising, and quality assurance teams, ensuring seamless communication and coordination.
- Analysis and Reporting - Produce weekly sales reports and best-seller lists to inform trade meetings.
- Quality Assurance - Work closely with the QA Manager to ensure products meet our high standards and address any issues promptly.
- Product Promotion - Coordinate training sessions, manage rebranding efforts, and support the launch of new collections to boost brand awareness.
About You
You will be a highly organised and proactive individual with exceptional planning skills and the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently. You’ll also have a proactive mindset to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
You will also have:
- Passion for retail and product development.
- Experience working with critical path management preferred
- A keen eye for detail.
- Ability to build strong relationships across teams and with external vendors.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
Depending on your role, you may be fully on-site or have a mix of on-site and home working – this is what we refer to as ‘Hybrid’. Our hybrid working policy allows colleagues to work from home for part of the week, with a minimum of three days on-site, depending on business needs.
Please see our Hybrid@Harrods policy on our Career Site for more information or speak to a member of our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions regarding the requirements for this role.
About Us
Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.
Our Promise to You
Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.
In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 22 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.
Uniquely You
Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.
At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.
If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods
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Our goal is to increase the representation of all dimensions to reflect the customers we serve and the increasingly diverse and global marketplace we operate in.
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