Buyer

4 months ago

Dublin, Ireland Brown Thomas Full time

GET TO KNOW US

At Brown Thomas Arnotts, we are Reinventing Retail. Our purpose is to enrich our customer’s lives, which we achieve by living our values – Going Above and Beyond, Driving Creativity and Innovation, and Doing the Right Thing. We are one business with two iconic brands, bringing exciting experience to life through our digital and physical destinations. Our customer engagement sets the bar in service and experiential retail, giving our customers something to love every time.

KNOW THE ROLE 

We are looking for an Ambitious, Commercial and Experienced Buyer ready for a new challenge with Brown Thomas Arnotts Fashion Buying Department. 

The Buyer will be an inspiring market leader who will deliver on our commitment to Reinventing Retail and achieve an experience and offering that excites and enhances our customer’s lives.

As a curious individual and critical thinker, you will look beyond the obvious to identify opportunities and make sound decisions and strategic moves for the business. You will bring a leading edge to the Fashions category curating an offering of the most exclusive Irish and International brands for Brown Thomas Arnotts. This is an opportunity for an experienced Buyer who has a genuine passion for luxury brands to join a talented and inspiring Buying team.

Work with the Fashion Buying Director to develop and implement a solid commercial and creative strategy for the areaResponsible for buying decisions based on a sound commercial framework to drive sales and profitTo be aware of trends in public opinion, taste and understand their implications for the business. Applying your knowledge of Fashion Brands, you will lead the sourcing of our products – keeping us one-step ahead of our competitorsAnalyse sales for the business and identify areas of improvements. Use your experience to manage and build commercial and business relationships with our suppliers and partners, monitor and evaluate existing suppliersNegotiate the best possible terms with suppliers i.e. margin, trade discounts, markdown supportEnsure all vendor terms are managed ensuring monthly gross profit reports are checked, cost to sell and payroll terms are all being actioned correctlyResponsible for range planning, working closely with the Fashion Buying Director and Buying Manager. To be accountable for the movement of stock from vendor to supply change and storeHave full oversight on all stock related data and insights. Clearly define metrics such as Season forecasting, OTB, Stock levels, Stock clearance, RTV, Breakstocks and season forecasting across all brandsTo communicate and consult with the Buying Manager and Head of Merchandising on merchandise mattersManage existing brands through analysis of performance, taking action when necessary and making decisions to keep or discontinue within the businessTo engage regularly with the Head of Digital and General Managers to ensure that merchandise is allocated to the correct space on and offline to achieve maximum return per square foot and that it is well presentedEngage in weekly flagship floor walks and planned regional store visits to exchange information, receive feedback and take appropriate action based on performancePartner with Marketing and Creative leaders to ensure the creative commitment is delivered and impact realisedTo plan merchandise promotions, advertising in consultation with Marketing, Buying and General ManagersTo ensure your supporting team follow correct ordering procedure and complete any administrative duties associated with their roleBe aware and up to date with Group terms to ensure we are on par or above in relation to our market exclusivityAttend regular meetings with the buying team and where required business meetings including weekly trading updates

KNOW WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate will be a passionate Buyer operating at this level with extensive experience in the Fashions arenaA forward thinker, you will be ahead of seasonal trends and have the ability to curate the very best collections for the Brown Thomas Arnotts customerStrong leadership skills and an ability to inspire Buying teamsCommercially focused, experience with budgets and a proven ability to achieve commercial targets

KNOW WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

We believe that every team member should have the opportunity to curate a meaningful career that enhances professional and personal development. That is why we foster a culture of belonging and inclusiveness where your voice is valuable. A great customer experience starts with a great people experience, and we’re proud to have been recognised by multiple industry bodies for our progressive workplace culture.

As a Brown Thomas Arnotts team member, you will benefit from:

Competitive SalaryContributory Pension SchemeCompetitive annual leave entitlementTeam Member discount across the world’s most iconic brandsRecognition Days for Volunteering & WellbeingWellbeing InitiativesExtensive Learning & Development OfferingsLeading Talent ProgrammesFlexible Working ModelAdditional Benefits

KNOW HOW WE WORK

Experience is our business: Our customer engagement sets the bar in service and experiential retail, giving our customers something to love every time.

We Are More Than Shops: We create enjoyable places, to excite, where people socialise, discover, learn and are inspired, and where local communities are enriched.

We are Curators: Our unique range of product and services are key to the sense of excitement that Brown Thomas Arnotts is renowned for, whether for a special day or every day, things that make our customer’s lives better.

We Care for Our People: We believe a great customer experience starts with a great people experience. That is why we promote a culture where talent is nurtured and where creativity and learning are valued.

We Succeed by Working Sustainably: We are community-focused and our aim is to cultivate retail environments that are conscious, considerate and commercial.

Brown Thomas Arnotts is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where culture and creativity come together. Our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all team members – their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. We don’t discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, and / or membership of the Travelling community.

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