Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities?Here is what you need to know about the job: Buyer – HomeLocation: Camden, LondonWe are recruiting for a Buyer
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- Home within our Home and General Merchandise team based in Camden, London.Working type: Hybrid Working – 3 Days in the OfficeJob Types: Full-time, Permanent – 37.5 hours a week (Monday to Friday)About the CompanyMILES is a globally acting end-to-end supply chain management company which creates holistic product concepts from development, sourcing, production to final delivery and marketing.
MILES is part of the Li & Fung Group with a fantastic portfolio of customers.About the RoleThe successful candidate will work on a range of accounts and general merchandise product ranges.
The successful candidate will work closely with the wider global team, driving new product ranges and categories and managing margins carefully.Qualifications & Key ResponsibilitiesExperienced and has previously worked with all home categoriesLiaise with Buyers and Category Managers and own these specific accounts and have sales targetsAble to create commercial ranges that are right for our customers.
Ensure that all categories at profitable and achieving good marginsExperience overseeing and signing off the sample process – lab dips/strike offs, red and gold sealsStrong understanding of our customer requirements, competitors, and marketplace trendsExperience working to deadlines and launch dates with multiple customersExperience carrying out in-store and online competitor analysis and SWOT reports to assist new product developmentAble to follow the Product Development process from initial ideas to launch.
Spend a great amount of time analysing the marketplace and trends to offer out customers the trending productsFamiliar working with margins and cost of goods.
The key is to identify the margin the customer wants to make and work on calculations based on thisExperienced working with overseas suppliers and factories.
Attend trade fairs for design inspiration and source new suppliers.Flexible and comfortable working in a very fast-paced environmentA great communicator and able to work with various stakeholders at all levelsConfident, outgoing and well presentedResilient and solutions focussedThis role may involve travel to our customer’s offices and occasional overseas travel to factories.Please ensure you have the Right to Work in the UK before applying for this position. xsabvtc What We OfferThe opportunity to work with a growing fashion and lifestyle businessA collaborative, creative, and commercially focused team environmentExposure to end-to-end product and packaging design, from concept to retailCompetitive salary#lftrading#lffashion#milesIf this sounds like you, Apply Now! As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.SummaryLocation: LondonType: Full time
Buyer - Home in Whitehall employer: Fung Group
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