Deputy Buyer

To contribute to the development of the divisional Buying and Merchandising strategy and to work within this strategy at all times.
Keeping a track of Competitors activities through market research activities to track understand trends forecasting in terms of color fabric etc
Product presentation packaging and Product development and develop promotional plans
Review and adjust the season plans and weekly plans
Product presentation packaging and Product development and develop promotional plans
Vendor identification and development
Obtaining Range merchandise after effective negotiation
To work with Marketing and Design to develop Visual Merchandising promotions in line with theme and product launches
Ensures timely delivery of samples by vendors
Setting of standards for quality of merchandise with QA
Reconcile to store plans and fix departmental financial plans
To assist Buyer with budget and margin targets fashion range planning and building
Maximizing current sourcing channels and identifying new opportunities
Supporting negotiations and working with supply base to ensure that best costs and margins are achieved
Working closely with Merchandising; management of stock style options quantities promotions and markdowns.
To conduct the annual review of supplier performance with QA and Buyer.
To pursue and recover all money due from vendors as a result of performance penalties or markdown and promotional contributions.
To regularly update the frontend on key product benefits