<div class="title-gr">Description</div><div class="space-s"></div><!----><div class="bio-details" automation="jobPublicDescription" ng-if="data.job.access_mode !== 'PRIVATE'"><div><b>Buyers Admin Assistant - Outlets<br>Full-time<br>Kingston-upon-Thames</b><br><br>At Crew Clothing, we believe clothes are about so much more than “just clothes”. Designed with the spirit of the south coast in every stitch, our crossed oars are a mark of timeless British style. These are clothes for life’s best moments.<br><br>We believe in collaboration, kindness and creativity, in celebrating our successes and championing our customer at every step of the way. From ’93 to now, people have been at the heart of everything we do. It’s in our name – Crew.<br><br><b>Purposeof the role:<br></b>This role is responsible for assisting the Buyers inall aspects of the Critical Path, Sample and Administration Management for thedepartment to ensure on time delivery of product to specification, from protohandover to product launch.<br><b><br>Responsibilities:</b><br><p class="MsoNormal"><b>CriticalPath/Range Plan Management:</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul><li>Management of the critical path anddepartment processes to ensure all information is up to date and readilyaccessible by other teams</li><li>Ensuring all style details areinputted to the range plan on time and accurately</li><li>Ensuring phasing and deliveries arecorrect on the Critical Path with weekly meetings with Merchandising.</li><li>Amending orders where required</li><li>Entering all data to Futura to alloworder raising</li><li>Answering ad hoc queries as required</li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><b>SampleManagement:</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul><li>Managing and coordinating sample requirementfor buying department to include Press, Wholesale and Photo samples.</li><li>Chasing in all samples to meetdeadlines</li><li>Preparation of product reviews,ensuring that all samples are set up when required.</li><li>Managing product storage for thedepartment.</li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><b>CatalogueInformation:</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul><li>Compile the styling and trims detailsfor the catalogue, proof read the catalogue with the buyer before going topress.</li><li>Collating the catalogue informationbetween Garment Tech, Merchandising, Marketing and Buying and ensuring that thedocument is completed for the deadline.</li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><b>OtherBuying responsibilities:</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul><li>Assisting in fit sessions, providingadministrative support</li><li>Competitive shopping trips to developand understand current market place, Crew’s position in the market place.Compare Retail prices</li><li>Taking comprehensive notes inmeetings when required</li><li>Updating and filing all product datarequirement.</li><li>Maintaining style information andcost prices on the Range plan and Futura</li><li>Managing sample invoice process</li><li>Undertake development or project workset by buyer</li><li>Assisting in general teamadministration:&nbsp; managing phone calls, post, courier and parcelcollections and other ad hoc admin duties.&nbsp;</li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><b>People/Communication:</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul><li>Working with the Design,Merchandising and Garment Technology teams to answer queries and to ensure asmooth transition of the product life cycle of the garment from proto to bulk.</li><li>Attending weekly updates and scheduledmeetings</li><li>Maintaining excellent communicationacross the company</li><li>Assessing and escalating any queriesor issues with product life cycle, which may incur delays or cost implications.<br></li></ul><div><b>KeySkills and Experience</b></div><div><b><br></b><i>Essential</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i><i><ul><li><span>General administration</span></li><li><span>Attention to detail andaccuracy</span></li><li><span>Excellent communication andorganisation</span></li><li>Experience in Excel and Word </li><li>Ability to prioritise andmanage a work schedule whilst working to tight deadlines </li><li>Ability to initiate and buildstrong relationships with Supplier and other department members </li><li>Team work </li><li>Understanding of the Buyingfunction and critical Path processes </li><li>Previous BuyingAdministration experience </li><li>Able to work with pace andenergy.</li></ul></i></i></div><div><p class="Default"><i>Desirable</i></p><p class="Default"></p><ul><li>Understanding of garmentconstruction and production processes. </li><li>Passion for product and keento learn. </li><li>Positive and solutionsorientated.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><i>What we can offer you:</i></p><div><span class="ui-provider gq b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak"><ul><li>Staff Discount</li><li>Uniform allowance</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Refer a Friend scheme</li><li>Training and career development</li><li>Supportive and rewarding culture</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><!----><!---->