Buying Assistant

Executive Mandate Specification

Experience: Entry level

Salary: Competitive

Website: www.joythestore.com

At Joy our clothes are designed by women for women. We design clothes that are considered and certainly not throw away, with fits that flatter every woman regardless of age, size and nationality. We as a company are growing in eCommerce and are looking for individuals who want to be part of this exciting journey. Based in South London we are surrounded with good transport links. We are looking for an enthusiastic Buying Assistant to join our team.

The Role

Ensuring POs and SKUs are raised.

Liaising with suppliers mainly in China, India and Turkey.

Allocating product to website and stores.

Attending fit meetings and ensuring that fit comments are passed onto factories.

Attending trade shows with buying director.

Liaising with both retail and wholesale teams.

Checking daily stock and sales, and producing a trade pack for weekly discussion on a Monday.

Checking Website daily to ensure all imagery is correct and highlight any concerns.

Uploading product details onto website.

Requirements

Strong IT skills, especially Excel and Microsoft.

Accuracy and attention to detail.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Good numerical and analytical skills

Experience with a Critical Path

A flair for fashion and a passion for product.

Can work on own initiative and is focused on achieving results.

Right to work in UK.

Beneficial

Familiar with Shopify platform

Experience of working with a CMS system

Now the fun part

Leave early Fridays

40% Discount on all own label items.

Amazing sample sales

28 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

• Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
• Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
• Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
• Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
• US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship