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Buyers Assistant - Student Placement

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Ralph Lauren

Nov 13, 2023

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Creative Arts & Fashion
    Hospitality & Retail

Requirements

  • Awareness of product trends and current state of market.
  • Good understanding of Ralph Lauren as a brand within the market.
  • Commercial and Analytical.
  • Able to demonstrates logical analysis and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Able to work on own initiative and be pro-active.
  • Able to organize, prioritise tasks and manages time well to meet deadlines
  • Demonstrates good listening, written and oral communication skills, effectively and clearly communicates.
  • Able to build and maintain productive relationships within team environment.
  • Strong Microsoft application skills, particularly Excel.
  • Show ability or aptitude in retail mathematics and able to learn technical applications quickly.
  • Able to demonstrate resilience and remain positive during challenging period.
  • Support with Sample Managing, Photo Shoots and Showroom set up (Wholesale focused).

Responsibilities

  • Autonomous and Accurate Delivery and Purchase Order Management. Clear communication of orders status, challenges, and opportunities to wider team.
  • Meticulous data integrity and management of daily, weekly, and seasonal buying responsibilities; deliveries, pricing, assortment updates, and general admin support.
  • Ability to navigate required tools and systems, as well as troubleshoot any issues and identify better ways of working to improve efficiency.
  • Demonstrate and communicate awareness of retail landscape; conduct research on competitive set including pricing, style, and key messages and translate findings into actions.
  • Support in preparing necessary documents and resources for major calendar meetings, including Hindsight, Buy Review and Sign Off.
  • Agile Outlook and email management to maintain department critical path.
  • Able to analyse business reports with support from manager to broaden knowledge. Develop the ability to draw top line conclusions and actions from analysis to influence future buys.
  • Training and development:
  • To adopt a positive and proactive approach to their own training and development as well as that of their peers.
  • Proactively promotes improvements to working practices and systems.
  • Participates in company initiatives as appropriate.
  • Communications & Partnerships:
  • Creates and maintains strong working relationships within cross-functional teams: Assortment Planning, Trading & Allocations, Retail Store teams, Global Production and Merchandising teams, and Brand Presentation team to ensure the department critical path is maintained to the highest standard.
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Ralph Lauren

“Be anything you want to be. And be many things.” – Ralph Lauren

Fashion & Arts
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1967
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Ralph Lauren is a globally renowned fashion brand that epitomises timeless elegance and iconic style. With a rich heritage spanning several decades, Ralph Lauren has become synonymous with luxury and sophistication. The brand offers a wide range of products, including clothing, accessories, fragrances, and home furnishings, all reflecting impeccable craftsmanship and attention to detail. Known for its classic designs and impeccable quality, Ralph Lauren has established itself as a symbol of refined taste and effortless sophistication. With a commitment to delivering exceptional products and exceptional customer experiences, Ralph Lauren continues to inspire and captivate fashion enthusiasts around the world.