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About the Role

Support the Buyer in sourcing and developing a well-balanced product range, meeting planning deadlines through effective supply chain coordination and strategic supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Source and develop product.
• Contribute to department development, ensuring systems are maintained and updated.
• Collate market data to identify trends and assess competition.
• Assist in sourcing and developing product for overseas markets.
• Develop and control the department’s critical path for buying activity.
• Assist Buyer in preparation and presentation of range reviews and selection meetings.
• Manage the compilation and update of in-house order database and visual catalogues.
• Manage the sample process in line with critical dates.
• Liaise with suppliers to meet their deadlines and critical dates.
• Understand business performance and make recommendations.
• Oversee the shipping process for efficient deliveries.
• Control and manage forecasted intake of stock.
• Ensure appropriate shipping methods are applied.
• Supervise Buyer’s Assistant to ensure timely generation of specs and orders.
• Work with suppliers to minimize delays and monitor performance.
• Build professional business relationships with suppliers.
• Collate weekly sales packs.
• Prepare end-of-season sales analysis.
• Support effective communication internally and externally.
• Participate in and lead team meetings.
• Respond to product queries from other head office departments.
• Liaise with the UK merchandising team.
• Work with franchise partners to maintain communication.
• Support the Buyer in building an effective team environment.
• Supervise Buyer’s Assistant workload.
• Deputise for the Buyer as required.
• Support induction and training of new team members.
• Participate in training and development.

Requirements

• Currently at Assistant Buyer level.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Budget control.
• Report writing.
• Passion for Dune London.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.

Skills

• Product sourcing
• Product development
• Supply chain coordination
• Supplier management
• Market data analysis
• Trend identification
• Competition assessment
• Critical path management
• Range reviews
• Selection meetings
• Order database management
• Visual catalogue management
• Sample management
• Shipping process management
• Stock intake forecasting
• Sales reporting
• SWOT analysis
• Best-sellers reporting
• Internal and external communication
• Team meeting participation
• Product query response
• Merchandising liaison
• Franchise partner communication
• Teamwork
• Supervision
• Deputising
• Training and development

Location

• West London

Work Type

• Blended working
• Remote working
• Office working

Experience Level

• Assistant Buyer level

Benefits

• Blended working
• New sustainable office
• Friendly and open culture
• Opportunity for development
• Company growth and opportunity
• Open-minded company culture
• Working with charitable organisations
• 60% employee discount on Dune products
• 25 days holiday
• Bank holidays
• Cycle2work loans
• Season ticket loans
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• 3:00 p.m. finish every pay day Friday
• Team socials and drinks
• Access to employee assistance programme (retailTRUST)
• Wellbeing Allies

About the Company

• Dune London is the leading affordable luxury footwear and accessories brand in the UK.
• Has broad distribution across the UK and internationally.
• Operates 50 stores in the UK and over 100 in 25 countries.
• Entering a period of sustained growth through additional stores, online channels, and third-party partners.
• Celebrating its 30th anniversary.
• Has built an enviable position as a specialist in quality fashion footwear and accessories.
• Holds a unique position at the high end of the high street.