COS is a fashion brand for women and men who want timeless, modern, functional and considered design. Offering reinvented classics and wardrobe essentials, we create pieces that are made to last beyond the season. Since launching in 2007 we have opened stores in over 40 countries worldwide, all in carefully considered locations, applying a design concept that preserves the buildings’ original features whilst creating a modern, contemporary space. 

About COS: Offering innovative design, elevated essentials and wardrobe icons, COS is a fashion brand rooted in contemporary culture. 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.

WE ARE MORE THAN JUST A CLOTHING BRAND; WE ARE ON A MISSION TO TRANSFORM THE FUTURE OF FASHION

Are you looking for a company that pushes the boundaries and creates a community inclusive of everyone? A shared vision beyond only us?

If you answered yes, why not join us? This could be your first step towards a new and exciting career at COS! We are now looking for an Assistant Buyer to join our Menswear team on a full time Permanent contract.

As an Assistant Buyer you will support the Buying team to ensure we maximise the departments sales and profitability. In the role you maintain organisation within the department including sample handling. You contribute to the best purchase by securing customer and brand requirements on orders with regards to time, price, quality and quantity. 

What you will do:

• Support to maximise the departments/concepts sales and profitability by maintaining timelines both before and after order replacement
• Follow weekly trade updates for future opportunities. ​
• Collaborate within the departments buying, design and production team to work towards an efficient information and workflow process and contribute towards long- and short-term goals​
• Drive daily organisation and running of the department for your team​Continuously evaluate and research our customer, figure out the buying habits and its effects on trends, deliver information to the design team to drive product development ​
• Collaborate in the planning and buying of the concept, examine product and assortment​
• Conduct regular analysis of our competitors and provide insights to team, ensuring we offer our customers great value for money
• Communicate with the production office, follow up order placements and meet deadlines​
• Work closely with Online team to understand data that can support decision making​
• Handle samples as well as oversee and maintain the wardrobe, making sure all samples are kept neat, tidy and organized​
• Manage the post flow from and to recipients ​
• Raise orders, and order updates​
• Prepare and assist fittings,  organize agenda, provide samples at the right place right time and right quantity​
• Maintain responsibility for ensuring call-off, supplier and trailing quantity moves happen as required​
• Be part of reviewing and analysing the departments product, assortment and selling, consider actions according to the business needs and present sales figures​

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.

In addition to our values for this role we are also looking for:

• Previous experience at BA/AB level – menswear preferred 
• Strategic and analytical skills, proficient use of Excel  
• Strong team player with great communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable as this will be split across multiple product groups based on seasonality
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines.
• Commercial mindset to recognise opportunities and support trade decisions 
• Good understanding of external trends and competitor activity

Why choose COS?  

At COS we love welcoming new people and work hard to provide an environment where everyone feels appreciated and valued. We celebrate individual differences and recognise the contribution that all our colleagues make, regardless of their background.

When you first join COS, you will have a full introduction, excellent training, and a team that will support you during your first days, weeks and months. In addition to this you will also receive lots of fantastic benefits including:

• 25% staff discount on all H&M Group brands. 
• A generous holiday entitlement. 
• Annual Health Checks
• Pension Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership

Our Culture  
Over the last 10 years we have carefully built a culture where our people are supported, inspired and encouraged to be the best they can. Our brand is creative, forward thinking and modern; choosing longevity over passing trends.  

We set the bar high at COS; we are committed to recruiting great people, offering an environment where talent is recognised and valued. We believe that a diverse workforce plays an important role in the success of COS. We celebrate individual differences and appreciate the contribution that all our colleagues make.  

Ready to apply? 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!