Launched in 2009, THE OUTNET has since established itself as the benchmark of luxury discount shopping, offering over 350 designer fashion brands at exceptional prices of up to 70% off.
Strong relationships with leading luxury brands elevate THE OUTNET, with a dedicated buying team in London purchasing over 90% of stock direct. THE OUTNET is renowned for high-end designer collaborations, offering unique and limited-edition exclusives for its discerning global customers alongside in-house label Iris & Ink.
THE OUTNET caters to a global audience with a local and tailored approach, offering local language sites in the Middle East and Japan and native checkout for all markets. With a focus on exceptional customer service, THE OUTNET offers a seamless shopping experience across mobile, tablet and desktop, inspiring editorial content, express worldwide shipping to over 100 countries and customer care services in 11 languages, available 24/7, 365 days a year. THE OUTNET is part of YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP.
THE OUTNET are now seeking a talented Buying Admin Assistant to join the team. Some of the essentials for you to know are:
Location: Our Westfield office in Shepherd's Bush
Reporting into: Buyer
Besides a competitive salary, we can offer you:
- Performance bonus schemes dependent on the type of role you are in
- A pension that both you and the company contribute too
- A portal with an array of discounts on things like theme park and cinema tickets
- Our famous staff discount along with exclusive staff sales
- Private healthcare for you and your family
- Flexible working
- A chance to be part of a fun and caring team that support each other
Here is a breakdown of what you’ll be doing:
Trading
- Produce and analyse weekly trade reports.
- Identify and analyse bestselling and underperforming lines and present findings to Buyer
- Conduct detailed ad-hoc analysis as required
- Constant site monitoring of how products are presented, any inaccuracies in price or information
- Update vendor packs and provide seasonal analysis for buying trips as directed
- Run weekly sales reports to file and send out to the brands where relevant
- Assist the retail team with any payment related issues to ensure invoices are paid within the specified timeframe
- Record and feedback to wider team details of competitor activity
- Responsibility for Calendar Discounts and contribution to Pricing actions
Buying
- Supporting Junior Buyer & Buyer with proactive continuous global product sourcing
- Order Administration; analysing stock packages, data manipulation, buy sheet administration, partnering with Retail Team on order confirmations and revising accordingly.
- Order Upload & maintenance. Order log maintenance.
- Complete Upload Pricing reviews
- Review and present delivery forecasts, to Junior Buyer, in conjunction with Retail Coordinator reviewing risks and opportunities – developing understanding of impacts of forecasting on trading and upload.
- Management of Vendor Terms Directory & New Supplier set up, in conjunction with Retail Coordinator
- Constant Vendor communication and resolution of any queries from designers and suppliers in a timely manner
- Maintain and develop excellent vendor relationships
The type of person we are looking for:
- Numerate with strong analytical and computer literacy
- Advanced skills in MS Excel
- Strong administrative experience gained in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working alongside or supporting buying, merchandising or retail operations teams
- Off-price experience not necessary but must demonstrate an enthusiasm and interest in off-price
- Strong eye for detail and organisational skills and strives for a high level of accuracy
- Proactive and able to work with stringent deadlines
- Excellent work ethic and ability to multi-task
- Professional with excellent communication skills
From the moment you join the LUXEXPERIENCE we are committed to making your journey with us inspirational and evolutionary. If you are passionate, committed and thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, then please apply with a CV.
LuxExperience is an equal opportunities employer, we encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that diversity brings to our workplace, our business and our customers. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of race and nationality, religion, color, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please do not hesitate to advise us accordingly.
Experience Level: Entry level
Workplace Type: Hybrid
