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Temporary Online Merchandiser c.£45,000 London This international forward fashion retailer is looking for a temporary merchandiser specialising in stock management and intake for its online team, helping to drive sales for the department. Working with various departments across the business to ensure there is smooth stock flow, you’ll also be managing a team of online allocators. Together with senior members of the merchandising team, you’ll be managing the critical path of the product from when it’s bought to when it’s uploaded online — reviewing the process and making sure OTB targets are achieved. You’ll also be producing weekly and monthly reports around intake forecasts for the buying and merchandising directors. The ideal candidate will have experience within merchandising or supply chain within a fashion retail head office. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and team management experience are also required. Due to the temporary nature of the role, candidates will need to be available immediately. This organisation provides an excellent working environment for its employees. For further information about this role and for a confidential career discussion, please call Ruth Oakland on 020 7462 9982 or email [email protected] fashionpersonnel.co.uk London 020 7436 0220 Midlands 0115 845 6481 Buying Manager > Luxury Brands Attractive salary plus benefits > London This hugely successful retailer has an ever increasing global presence. Providing ranges of luxury designer brands across both clothing and accessories, it is the go-to fashion destination for those who love luxury. As the buying manager for women’s ready to wear brands, you will inspire, lead and direct the buying team in the development of its operating plans, ensuring alignment of objectives across the company. You’ll be expected to forge relationships with new vendors as well as develop existing ones, ensuring there are strong brand partnerships in place. You will also be responsible for a team of direct reports, ensuring they are coached and developed to reach their full potential. In order to be considered for this role, you should be a senior buyer or buying manager and have come from a luxury, multi-brand buying background. Roles at this level within this retailer are rarely available and are always very popular. If you enjoy working in an innovative and collaborative environment with great products and a generous remuneration package, then this may be the ideal position for you. For a confidential discussion on this role, please call Victoria Partington or email your CV and covering letter directly to her, quoting the reference 053128. 020 7432 8807 | [email protected] | rhr.co.uk Retail Human Resources plc | 14 Bristol Gardens | Little Venice | London W9 2JG 20 May 2018