Born out of a love for lingerie, nightwear, swimwear, and all things romantic, Boux Avenue brings traditional service, superior fit and outstanding quality to a modern and beautiful setting. Customer's in-store will experience a luxurious shopping haven, where they can receive free bra-fittings and fitting rooms with 3 different light settings and an intercom to communicate with the fitting experts.
No matter what your age, size or style, Boux Avenue is an inclusive brand for everybody. Available in sizes 28-40, A-G cups and sizes 6-18. With an unrivalled eye for detail and passion for customer service, Boux Avenue is your ultimate destination whether you're looking for everyday essentials or something a little sexier.
A fantastic opportunity in the buying team to join the dynamic lingerie and nightwear brand Boux Avenue, as a Buyers Admin Assistant. This position is your first step on the Buying ladder. As a member of the Buying team you will be a candidate who is able to demonstrate commercial awareness, creativity and a real passion for product and a good team player
As a Buyers Admin Assistant you will:
- Ad hoc duties are also an essential daily part of the Buyers Admin Assistant job role as you are providing full administrative support to the buying team.
- Raising accurate orders on the Department. Amending PO's where necessary with any date/price changes etc.
- Complete all label data accurately. Ensure all packaging requirements are met.
- Ensure excellent communication with suppliers and work alongside the team to manage the critical path, an instrumental tool of the department. Highlight any delivery concerns to the team.
- Managing gold seal approval and updating relevant team members.
- Chasing in buy and photo samples for photo shoots and meetings. Preparing samples for department meetings when necessary.
- Responsible for sample management - keeping the sample rail in good order and up to date. Show new samples that have arrived in the office to relevant team members
- Office duties; filing, post, organising parcels.
- Pull-out and label samples for a trade meeting every Monday.
- Organising samples for a weekly fit meeting in conjunction with the garment technical.
- Prepare and maintain all department documentation e.g photoshoot document and fit list. Complete quarterly lookbooks and monthly store guidelines.
- Ensure all ecom imagery is correct and highlight any concerns to the ecom team.
- Complete lab dip approvals with the help of the team.
- Liase with other buying teams and departments to ensure full co-operation and clear communication is maintained.
- Carry out regular comp shops.
What we would like to see in you?
- Excellent knowledge of Excel and Microsoft
- A flair for fashion and a passion for product
- Strong accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent Organisational skills
- Team player
- Quick thinker with lots of common sense
- A passion about the customer and all elements of the customer experience
What are the benefits?
- 25 days holiday allowance (excluding bank holidays).
- Generous discount at Boux Avenue and across the brands within Theo Paphitis Retail Group (Ryman, Robert Dyas & London Graphic Centre).
- LoveWimbledon card giving you discounts on retailers and restaurants within Wimbledon.
- Fun working environment, with regular social events.
