Buyer - Men's Apparel

Buyer

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