Assistant Buyer

ASSISTANT BUYER – MENSWEAR FOOTWEAR & ACCESSORIES
 
Do you keep up to date with luxury fashion? 
Do you know your Chloe from your Balmain? 
Do you love all things luxury retail? 
If YES, we may have the role for you… 
 
Luxury department store, Harvey Nichols, is searching for a new Assistant Buyer to join its thriving Menswear Buying department in our Head Office in London – Knightsbridge. Our culture is based on inclusivity; we embrace diversity. Whoever you are, Harvey Nichols has a place for you.  

How we reward your hard work… 

At Harvey Nichols, we champion career development and are passionate about our people. We will do all we can to support your journey and career path with us. Alongside this you will have access to a world of amazing benefits such as:

• Up to 40% off fashion  
• Up to 40% off hospitality, foodmarket and hampers 
• 30% off beauty and perfumery, wine, and spirits 
• Clothing allowance

You will also have access to charity days, a season ticket/bike loan; learning and development opportunities; to our Employee Assistance Program - Retail Trust and recognition schemes and the opportunity to join one of our employee groups – Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion and Sustainability. These are just some of the reasons people join and stay! 

About the role… 

As Assistant Buyer for Menswear you will assist and deputise for the Buyer in all operations of the Buying function through the effective administration of the department and the production of regular sales, stock margin, mark-down and delivery information to meet agreed departmental objectives.

• Assist the Buyer in identifying seasonal trends, prepare analysis and sales information for buying appointments and attendance of Buying appointments throughout the year, when required, to resource and select a commercial range, requiring travel in and outside of the UK.
• Record, review and analyse weekly stock and sales information and based on this information make recommendations for relevant action to the Buyer.
• Liaise with Department Managers on a weekly basis to ensure familiarity with the ranges, highlighting key brands and fashion trends and reviewing best and worst sellers by line.
• You will manage the Buying Administrator and be responsible for the day-to-day running of the department. Communicate with Merchandising, selling departments, systems, the warehouse, and suppliers as necessary to identify and resolve any problems.
• Working closely with Press & Marketing, media, CRM digital to co-ordinate activity with new exciting and existing brands. Communicate with the key teams to ensure Menswear and Sunglasses gets the best coverage both internally and externally.

Is this you? 

We are looking for individuals who embrace diversity, love a challenge, are passionate about luxury retail and are looking for something uniquely different.  

• Are you passionate about fashion buying with previous experience in menswear?
• Do you enjoy being hands on?
• Are you a strong negotiator?
• Do you have a passion for all things Fashion?
• Are you a whiz in Excel?

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! 

Where do I sign? 

If you are already thinking of what you will wear on your first day (no we don’t have uniforms) and this role catches your eye, hit the “apply” button below to kick-start your journey with us.