Buying and Merchandising Masterclass

TFN's masterclass ‘Buying and Merchandising’ discussing a range of topics including the future of the roles, sustainability, and what tools they use to do the job.

Our Panel:
- Chaired by Lisa Trencher of Manchester Metropolitan University MBA
- Grace Hill: EMEA Retail Strategy Director at EDITED
- Chloe Greaves: Senior Merchandiser on the Womens Footwear, Accessories and Beauty team at N Brown
- Tessa Woodhead: Head of Talent Acquisition at N Brown
- Fiona Brown: Head of Buying and Design for Public Desire at Public Desire

Discussion Points:
- Difference between buying & merchandising
- How the job is changing
- The career progression
- Core skills required to do the job at junior & senior level
- Costing - where to start
- Offshoring v nearshoring
- Tool to help do the job
- How is ecommerce changing the role
- What is the role of the buyer in sustainability
- Future of both of these roles