Company Description
COS is always looking for talented individuals who share our values and vision for a sustainable future. While we may not have a specific role available at the moment, we welcome applications from individuals within Womenswear & Menswear Buying who are eager to contribute their unique skills and expertise to our team based in our London Head Office.
Job Description
As a Buyer, you are responsible for executing the product development, having a clear understanding of COS aesthetics and our customers. With a clear and efficient component and product development you contribute to meaningful growth and profitability within your department. You are responsible to plan and develop the best assortment for our target customer. You collaborate closely with the Buying, Design, Pattern, Material and Supply Chain teams.
What you will do:
- Responsible for building the range plan for your department and having a balanced assortment.
- Responsible to plan, analyse, and react, work closely with the product, price, and profitability strategy by the department goals.
- Responsible to plan and execute the product development from start to end in close collaboration with the Buying team.
- Work towards the omni-channel strategy and drive the timelines for your department.
- Drive the assortment and product development strategy in line with the overall profitability goals.
- Securing the best purchase, by buying at the right time, the right item based on current fashion and customer needs.
- Guide, involve, inspire and develop junior members of the team.
- Keep updated with the overall market conditions and share relevant customer insights with product and Buying team and take actions accordingly.
- Collaborate with the department’s buying, assortment planner, design, pattern, production teams, and supply chains, working towards an efficient information and workflow process; long-term and short-term goals, securing overall timeline for the product department.
- Develop strong relationships with PO teams to ensure best samples and on time delivery.
- Co-work with the Buying Controllers to align targets and budgets. Proactively analyse product and assortment sales, taking timely appropriate action.
- Together with the Buying team constantly follow up, react and identify new sales opportunities, based on selling, customer insight and surrounding analysis.
- Responsible for developing components and colours supporting the department strategy, visual goal, and seasonal keys.
- Work in close collaboration with the rest of the team ensuring to offer products for all customer segments.
Qualifications
Alignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. Our values are the behaviours that we appreciate above and beyond anything else. We are open-minded and curious, we dare to be different, we believe in constant improvement and we empower and trust you to take ownership. Our values are part of who we are, what we stand for and how we act.
What you need to succeed
- Previous experience as a Buyer
- Product development background working with in in-house design team
- Up-to-date and knowledgeable in the latest trends styles, patterns silhouettes, fabrics, and colours
- Excellent knowledge of the global fashion industry and awareness of future fashion and trend predictions
- Strong communication skills and the ability to inspire, influence and present confidently
- Pragmatic and outcome-oriented, leveraging data to make informed decisions
- Thrives in a fast paced, agile environment with exceptional organisational skills and ability to re-prioritize on a consistent basis
- Ability to influence, consult and collaborate at all levels
- Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks & priorities in an ever-changing environment.
Additional Information
Benefits
We offer all our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a 25% staff discount usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.
In addition to this UK based colleagues also receive
- Up to 25 days holiday
- Annual health checks
- Pension scheme
- Discounts on various activities and financial/lifestyle products via our benefits hub
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Employee assistance via retail trust
- Private health & dental care
Inclusion & Diversity
At COS we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.
Company Description
About COS: Since our launch in 2007 we have opened stores and sell online in over 40 countries worldwide. Our collection offers elevated essentials, iconic pieces and innovative design. The creative soul of the brand is visualised through our storytelling, seasonal runway shows and connect with contemporary culture to create an experience beyond the expected. From the beginning, our design ethos has always put lasting style, quality and sustainability first. Today 92% of the materials in our collection are more sustainably sourced.
Ready to register interest? Click on the I’M INTERESTED link where you can upload your CV securely. Once we have received your application, we will keep you updated regularly about the status of your application so please look out for our email.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
What We Do
Founded in 1947, H&M Group is a global design company with ~4,702 stores in 76 markets and 56 online markets. At H&M Group, we believe in making great design available to everyone. It’s essential in everything we do. Our family of brands and business ventures offer customers around the world a wealth of fashion, beauty, accessories and homeware, as well as modern menus with fresh and local produce at some of the brands’ in-store eateries.
But design is so much more than just products; it’s about clever design processes, efficient product flows, creating experiences that enrich, and smart solutions that benefit all our customers.
Sustainability is always at the core of our business. Not only because we like to do what’s right — but it’s also beneficial for our business. We will continue to push for change and lead the way towards a more inclusive and sustainable fashion future.
Do you want to join us? We will trust you with great responsibility right from the start, reward a passionate mindset and encourage an entrepreneurial spirit. When you start a career with H&M Group, there’s no limit to where it can take you.
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