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The position supports end-to-end management of the seasonal critical path to maximize profit, including trigger dates, lead times, weekly critical path ownership, approvals and fits, and resolving supplier queries to protect shipment dates. Responsibilities cover sample and approval management, category development, purchase order oversight, competitor analysis, and trainee buyer development, supported by negotiation, presentation, and strong numerical and communication skills.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Assistant Buyer Job Description  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>| Role Title | Assistant Buyer |\u003C/p>\u003Cp>| --- | --- |\u003C/p>\u003Cp>| Department | Buying |\u003C/p>\u003Cp>| Reports To | Buyer/Senior Buyer |\u003C/p>\u003Cp>| Contract Type | Full-Time, Permanent |\u003C/p>\u003Cp>| Working Arrangements/Pattern | Hybrid Working |\u003C/p>\u003Cp>| Working Location | FatFace HQ, Havant, PO9 1QJ |\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>| About us |\u003C/p>\u003Cp>| --- |\u003C/p>\u003Cp>| Who are we?\u003Cbr>For over 30 years, we’ve travelled, we’ve laughed, we’ve grown. We believe life is for living and more fun with those we love. We are Made for Life.\u003Cbr>Our mission statement:\u003Cbr>Crafting clothes for life’s everyday adventures. Today, tomorrow and always.\u003Cbr>Our Product formula:\u003Cbr>Considered style. Trusted Quality. B Corp certified.\u003Cbr>Equality and inclusion isn’t an aspiration but the standard. We promote and drive equality within our workforce to ignite an inclusive foundation for us all to build from and truly connect with our customers, colleagues, and communities alike. You play a key part in creating an environment free from prejudice, racism, sexism, harassment, bullying and any other form of marginalisation in our workplaces. |\u003C/p>\u003Cp>| Role Summary |\u003C/p>\u003Cp>| Assisting the Buyer in all aspects of the buying function. To maximise profit through effective end to end management of the critical path, commercial understanding of the market, negotiation and Trainee Buyer management. |\u003C/p>\u003Cp>| Role Responsibilities |\u003C/p>\u003Cp>| Critical path\u003Cbr>• Be aware of the Seasonal company critical path and the preparation and deadlines around each key sign off and seasonal development process\u003Cbr>• Clear understanding of trigger dates and lead times for your category\u003Cbr>• Manage weekly critical path for your department. Develop a strong relationship with category AM to update both buyer and merchandiser of any potential delays. Managing approvals and fits and resolving queries and problem solving to ensure shipment dates are met and availability is maximised\u003Cbr>• Regular calls with suppliers to develop strong relationships\u003Cbr>• Responsible for all sustainable certification through management of the BA |\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Sensitivity: General  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Assistant Buyer Job Description  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>| Sample and Approval management\u003Cbr>• Accountability of the management and preparation of samples and information for Product handover meetings, sign off’s, outfitting, partner appointments and visual merchandising\u003Cbr>• Responsible for overseeing sample management of product library/archive and preparation for fits\u003Cbr>• Ensure VLPS are always up to date\u003Cbr>• Responsible for organizing approvals and ensuring honesty and print folders are up to date\u003Cbr>Category development\u003Cbr>• Aware of the department product strategy – analysing supplier, competitor & product information as required\u003Cbr>• Participate in the development process for each collection, contributing lessons learnt on product and suppliers\u003Cbr>• Attend sign offs and make clear notes for post sign off development\u003Cbr>• Support Buyer in negotiating cost price and ex. dates with suppliers\u003Cbr>• Oversee the raising of purchase orders and amends happens in a timely manner\u003Cbr>• Have a strong understanding of the market and FF current performance\u003Cbr>• Carry out regular comp shops on trend as well as retail map opportunities. Analyse and present back findings and make suggestions for retail prices, OTB, repeats, cancellationsand style changes\u003Cbr>People and management\u003Cbr>• Manage the training and development of the Trainee Buyers. Monitoring performance against their training programme, highlighting areas for improvement\u003Cbr>• Work closely with other Assistant Buyers to manage work load, Trainee Buyer development and draw on skills sets\u003Cbr>• Work cross functionally within the business – developing strong relationships with design, merch and tech as well as other functions\u003Cbr>• Deputise for the Buyer where necessary\u003Cbr>• Develop strong relationships with suppliers and internal depts |\u003C/p>\u003Cp>| --- |\u003C/p>\u003Cp>| Skills and Experience |\u003C/p>\u003Cp>| • Degree or equivalent level of qualification\u003Cbr>• Experience in Fashion based subjects\u003Cbr>• Strong negotiation skills to achieve\u003C/p>","cbCaihSlfLWexXTg","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihSlfLWexXTg","pdf",163135,"English","# Role Summary\n# Role Responsibilities\n## Critical path\n## Sample and Approval management\n## Category development\n## People and management\n# Skills and Experience\n# Role Competencies\n# Key Contacts and Relationships\n# FatFace Benefits","[{\"question\":\"What does the Assistant Buyer do in the buying function?\",\"answer\":\"The Assistant Buyer assists the Buyer across end-to-end buying responsibilities, focusing on managing the seasonal critical path to maximize profit.\"},{\"question\":\"Which critical path and planning tasks are expected?\",\"answer\":\"The role includes tracking seasonal sign-off preparation and deadlines, understanding trigger dates and lead times, running weekly critical path, and coordinating approvals and fits to meet shipment dates.\"},{\"question\":\"What experience and skills are required for this position?\",\"answer\":\"The description asks for a degree or equivalent, fashion-related experience, strong negotiation and presentation skills, high numeracy for data-driven decisions, and strong planning and communication abilities.\"}]",1789353570]