More about the role

Here, at New Look, everything that we do is for the love of fashion.

We’ve been bringing the latest fashion to the high-street since 1969.  We’re now a global, multichannel brand offering on-trend, value-fashion for women, men and teenage girls.  Even after 50 years we’ve stayed true to our original mission of delivering fabulous products at a price our customers can afford.

It’s our colleagues today that continue our journey to create a New Look that everyone loves.

It’s our values that inspire us every day - we play to win, we are customer obsessed, we work as one and it starts with you.

We are always on the lookout for talented, passionate people to join our New Look team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning

• Sound understanding of the Business Strategy and how that impacts your Department

• Applying knowledge of the current competitive market place and trends, and inputting into the direction of the department

• Solid understanding of the Department’s current Customer insights, Market Share and opportunities

• Working in conjunction with Marketing and Ecommerce, supporting with Windows and Photo Shoots

• Assisting in Department Strategy Planning preparation

Buying

• Assist the Product Development process from Design brief to launch, liaising with Design, Marketing and other relevant departments

• Negotiating the best cost price to achieve departmental margin targets

• Understanding product trends and interpreting them where relevant into product areas

• Ensuring input to the Assortment Planning tool and other data / system management, in a timely manner

• Understanding the appropriate sourcing route and Supplier for Product

• Monitoring Critical Path on Commitment to insure intake and distribution targets are met

• Attending Fit sessions in the Buyers absence give styling Comments

Suppliers

• Managing Supplier relationships and KPI’s, including monitoring sampling requirements in line with projected levels of business

• Negotiating and liaising with Suppliers

Trading

• Understanding of reports and actions that may need to be taken on Trade

• Managing the critical path, making adaptations (where required) to react to market changes and challenges

• Sharing of information where possible on Product, Suppliers, Best /Worst Sellers within the business area

Product Awareness

• Monitor, maintain and action competitor analysis (comparative shopping)

Team 

• Supporting with the development of fellow colleagues, delivering relevant training and support where required

• Collaboratively working with Merchandising, Design and Technical colleagues

• Acting as a positive role model for the Team and peers

ABOUT YOU:

• Customer knowledge and a strong fashion eye

• Good interpersonal / communication skills

• Ability to support, train and develop the Buying Admin Assistant

• Ability to initiate, build and maintain relationships with Design, Merchandising, QA and Suppliers

• The capability to perform under pressure and work in a fast paced environment

• Solid presentation skills

• Risk assessment and SWOT analysis skills

• Numerical and analytical skills

• Communicate effectively with all internal and external teams

Knowledge and Experience

• Previous experience as a Buying Admin Assistant / Assistant Buyer within a major retailer / department within New Look

• Fashion Qualification / Other degree desirable

Why New Look?

The amazing people, the love of fashion, the 4pm Friday finishes – there are so many reasons to love working at New Look.

We offer training to support you and your career progression, so that you can be at your absolute best.

You’ll also receive these amazing benefits:

• 40% staff discount

• Monthly 25% off  privilege vouchers for family and friends to enjoy

• Quarterly sample sales

• Season ticket loans

Apply now to find out more.