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Assistant buyer and merchandiser
Level
6
Degree level
Length
2 yrs
typical
Sector
Sales, marketing and procurement
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Sourcing, selecting, maintaining and delivering the right products to meet demand and business objectives.
What you'd do
Assist in range selection meetings and provide product analysis
Raise and track purchase orders with suppliers
Analyse weekly sales data and flag trading risks and opportunities
Manage critical path deadlines and chase suppliers on deliveries
Conduct competitor shopping trips and market research
Maintain product data, samples, and departmental records
Support seasonal range reviews and presentation preparation
What you'd learn
Retail buying process from range planning through to purchase order
Merchandising principles including open-to-buy and stock management
Supplier sourcing, negotiation, and relationship management
Sales analysis, trading reports, and commercial decision-making
Product development and garment or product technology fundamentals
Critical path management and supplier lead time planning
Consumer trends, market research, and competitor analysis
Ready to look for a place?
See live Assistant buyer and merchandiser apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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