Buyer in London

Every exceptional customer moment starts with our people. At TFG London, we believe that it's our team who bring our house of brands to life. All our colleagues across Hobbs, Phase Eight, Whistles, and Inside Story play a vital role in our success story and that story is only getting more exciting! Our buyers are at the core of our business, developing and delivering commercial and profitable ranges that offer our Whistles customer a point of difference.

What you’ll do:

• Working closely with the design team to develop new product ranges seasonally, ensuring our ranges are delivered on time achieving company KPI's (in-take, margin and markdown).
• Partnering closely with the merchandising team to drive profits.
• Anticipating and meeting the needs of our global customer on the department, delivering a well-balanced range in line with our product and overall brand strategy.

Who you’ll be:

Reporting into the Buying Manager, you will aim to maximise profit and deliver the premium handwriting and high-quality standards we are renowned for at Whistles. Key accountabilities for the role include:

• Product Planning: Working with the Merchandiser to create new seasonal product plans based on past performance and future strategies.
• Technical Knowledge: Ensuring that our product meets our high-quality standards by working closely with the Design team and attending fit sessions.
• Range Planning: Formulating phasing, storytelling, and delivering to category targets. Effectively communicating the vision for the product ranges to other departments, such as e-commerce. Managing the product lifecycle from development to delivery.
• Supply Chain Strategy: Collaborating with the Buying Manager to develop a supply base strategy that meets product requirements, margin targets, quality standards, and compliance regulations.

The Buyer will demonstrate high integrity, motivation, and a solution-focused approach with a proven track record of commercial success. The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to effortlessly switch between planning and execution, along with a collaborative and positive mindset. Strong commercial acumen, numeracy, and analytical skills are essential for identifying and pursuing opportunities within the department.

What’s in it for you:

It’s not just what you can do for us. We will give you the tools and the time to develop your career in the direction you want to go. Alongside that, we have some great benefits which include:

• Generous colleague discount up to 70%
• Up to 28 days holiday entitlement per annum
• Financial and Wellbeing assistance
• Enhanced Maternity package
• Virtual GP service – unlimited access 24/7

If you want to join us and create moments that matter, we’d love to hear from you.

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