What you will do
Catalogue Buying:
- Assist in the catalogue buying process and maintain Core Buying sheets.
- Input buying quantities into systems and prepare planograms using DRB.
- Use reports to analyze performance against targets and support IBO range creation.
- Stay aware of market trends and contribute to business strategy.
Allocation Process:
- Manage accurate BTF settings and guide allocators.
- Implement AI allocation solutions and liaise with stores on regional needs.
Business Reports & Analysis:
- Generate accurate reports and track promotions.
- Analyze weekly trade data, identify trends, and recommend actions.
- Maintain data integrity and provide insights for future buying.
Communication:
- Serve as the primary contact for store stock issues.
- Support weekly trade updates and digital transformation.
- Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and ensure product data accuracy.
Leadership:
- Coach team members, support their development, and uphold M&S values.
Skills
Required Skills to be successful
- Passion and product knowledge and love of M&S brand and heritage
- A Confident Team Player
- Able to handle Complexity
- Highly Numerate
- Product Confident
- Good Communicator
- Good working knowledge of Excel and key Microsoft Applications
What equips you for the role
- 3-5 Years’ Experience in Fashion Buying and Merchandising at AM or Allocator level
- Education to Degree level or equivalent
- Experience within a retail buying environment in MENA and/or Europe and experience of UK/European brands