Douglas & Grahame Ltd
Menswear Buyer
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Menswear Buyer
Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim
The Company
An independent fashion house boasting over 100 years' heritage, Douglas & Grahame’s Brand portfolio includes leading menswear brands REMUS UOMO, Douglas, DG’s Drifter and Daniel Grahame, as well as best-in-class schoolwear brand 1880 CLUB.
With the company’s long-established strength and success rooted in an unmatched commitment to product quality and exceptional customer service across all channels, Douglas & Grahame’s future vision is now focused on ‘connected retail’ and the creation of a seamless experience for customers engaging with each of its brands across all offline and online touchpoints. Leveraging new technologies to bring leading-edge digital environments to the shop floor, enhancing customer experience and customer service in the fulfilment of an omni-channel sales strategy.
The organisation's entire product portfolio is designed in-house, manufactured offshore, shipped to their headquarters in Carrickfergus, and distributed to retailers across the UK, ROI and Europe.
We’re looking for a commercial Menswear Buyer to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis.
The Role
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As Menswear Buyer, you will play an integral part in the full product lifecycle, from initial concept to sampling through to bulk production, ensuring each new collection is developed in line with Brand DNA, and that the appropriate quality standard is achieved and maintained.
You will co-ordinate the creation of comprehensive seasonal range plans, leveraging extensive sales analysis, as well as trend and market research, aligned to the company’s sales and margin objectives.
In collaboration with design, you will co-ordinate the product development process and be the key liaison with an international supply base.
You will have full accountability over the production process, from PO through to delivery, shipping and fulfilment.
You will be responsible for critical path management of all aspects of product development, buying and production.
The successful candidate will be commercially aware, with a strong eye for fashion.
About You
The role will require the successful candidate to have:
- Previous experience in a buying role is desirable
- Previous experience of preparing and planning a garment collection is desirable
- Experience of sourcing and selection of fabric, trims and accessories is desirable
- Excellent IT ability is essential; strong capability with MS Office packages is desirable
- University-level qualification is essential
- A full driving licence, valid passport and the willingness to travel when required
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Other organisations may call this role Buyer, Fashion Buyer, Apparel Buyer, Retail Buyer, Fashion Retail Buyer, Menswear Fashion Buyer, Men's Fashion Buyer, Senior Buyer, Buyer, Buying Manager, Fashion Buying Manager, or Menswear Buying Manager.
The Benefits
- Competitive salary DOE
- Bonus scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life Insurance
- On-site subsidised canteen
- Free on-site car parking
If you are an apparel buyer with a passion for men’s fashion, this is an exciting opportunity to enhance your existing experience with a leading fashion house.
Within a fast-moving environment, you will have the chance to contribute to the development of respected brands that are renowned for their quality.
So, if you are looking to progress your career with one of the UK and Ireland’s most successful independent fashion businesses, our client wants to hear from you.
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