Description:
A highly administrative role within the fashion buying team, providing essential support to the Merchandise Department and Merchandise Director
- Analyzing consumer buying patterns and predicting future trends
- Be able to develop new product/s on own initiative in line with changing consumer trends
- Understanding of profit margins and sell through margins
- Regularly reviewing performance indicators, such as sales and discount levels
- Managing plans with the Planner for adequate stock levels
- Reacting to changes in demand and logistics, between the business, suppliers and value chain
- Meeting suppliers and negotiating terms of samples and/or new ranges
- Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future products
- Understanding the basic rules of vendor management, allocation and price negotiation
- Liaising with other departments within the organization to ensure projects are completed
- Participating in promotional activities
- Writing reports and forecasting sales levels
- Presenting new ranges to Merchandise Director
- Liaising with shop personnel to ensure supply meets demand
- Getting feedback from customers
- Training and mentoring junior staff.
S up ervisory / Leadership / Managerial Tasks:
- None in the current structure, but need to “manage” across companies on Intercompany transactions
Skills required:
Strong analytical skills Negotiation skills and the ability to network and influence people Teamworking and interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills Numeracy skills and proficiency using IT and Microsoft Office Good organization skills and the ability to multitask The ability to cope with the pressure of having to make important decisions and meet tight deadlines The capability to work in a fast-paced environment and achieve targets Drive and determination Entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to take risks Commercial awareness Leadership attributes Creative flair Confident presentation style A passion for retail. Ability to travel as per the needs of the business – Local and InternationalAdditional Info:
3 to 6 years
Salary: RR40000 to R50000
Job Reference #: 1546898412
26 May 2022;
from:
gumtree.co.za