Assistant Buyer- Retail

Job Title: Assistant Buyer- Retail

Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Permanent

We have a fantastic new opportunity for an experienced individual to join our Buying team. You will be working alongisde our Buyer to manage one of our Toy categories and will give full support to the team across all areas, including Vendor negotiating, Marketing, Merchandising, Inventory Management and all the day to day administration involved in these processes.

Toys 'R' Us is the UK's most successful Family Leisure, Babycare and Toy retailer. Founded in the UK in 1985, Toys R Us has grown significantly throughout America, Europe and Asia to become a worldwide market leader. Our ever-increasing range of new and exciting products ensures the continued worldwide success of this exciting business.

The successful Assistant Buyer will be responsible for (but not limited to):

Range Management:

• Analysing stock and sales information at SKN/Sub/Category level.
• Identifying good sellers and securing stock, as well as monitoring the activities of major competitors in terms of price, quality, sourcing etc.
• Setting Retail pricing to achieve overall category target margins.
• Attending relevant trade fairs/product launches with the Buyer.
• Constructing range plan documents by category with a clear range structure.

Vendor Negotiation

• Negotiating cost prices with vendors to maximise profitability.
• Securing funding for POS, catalogues, in store displays and online marketing activity.
• Negotiating supplier terms and conditions.

Marketing and Merchandising

• Planning and source promotions, item selection.

Inventory management

• Ensuring orders are placed in a timely fashion for each season.
• Reviewing stock sell through and identify when stock is running low.

Administration

• Daily, weekly and monthly sales reports/analysis.
• Daily and Weekly communication to stores and other departments.
• Product launches and training documents.

If you are interested in this Assistant Buyer role, please don't delay in applying as we intend to fill the vacancy quickly. With regret, due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving, only successful candidates will be contacted.