Senior Ladieswear Buyer – Lansdowne - Cape Town

Senior Ladieswear Buyer Lansdowne - Cape Town One of our large Clothing Retail clients is expanding and is looking for an energetic Senior Ladieswear Buyer, to start at their Head Office in Cape Town. Candidates MUST come from CLOTHING/VALUE Retail Stores to be considered for this position. Salary: R30 000 R35 000, depending on experience Job Purpose: The Buyer will be there to build and source a balanced assortment of merchandise ensuring department sales targets, gross profit, pricing and overall product objectives are met and in line with the approved company strategy. Requirements: Grade 12 Age 25-45 Tertiary Qualifications Minimum 5 years Retail Buying experience advantageous Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills Key Negotiating Skulls Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel Own transport essential with valid drivers license Duties include, but are not limited to: Product Accountable to successfully source stock and build ranges congruent with customer profile Build balanced assortments in accordance to planned unit requirements (includes stock and made to order product) Ensure GP is achieved through mutually beneficial price negotiations Build pricing architecture together with Planner to ensure all items are value for money and well-priced in the market Develop well thought out test strategy to ensure newness is applied on a continuous basis to seek new opportunities (fabric, silhouette, fit, price) key suppliers Ensure all approvals are actioned within 24 -48 hours (lab dips, strike offs, CADs, fits) Present product in all reviews: Range Review, Put-into-stock, Trade Meetings, Post Seasonal, Marketing and Strategy Remain abreast of local and international trend and apply to trade accordingly Trade Sit with Planner weekly to review (OTB, Weekly trade, Markdowns) and formulate solutions React to best sellers timeously to ensure repeat or generic thereof is actioned Maintain constant awareness of competitor product, price and opportunities through regular store visits (physical and online) Ensure stock offers are timeously advised upon to ensure deals are not lost Work with planner to agree to penalties / discounts due to non-compliance / late delivery Stay informed of any delivery issues raised by team (BA, AA) Maintain mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers that are in alignment with company best interest Manage poor performance and risk with suppliers that are problematic (discounts, reduction of units) Ensure weekly / every second week visit to Stride for stock opportunities Ensure all products (stock and made-to-order) are fitted and in congruence with commercial spec Make commercial decision together with Garment Technologist for any fit / sizing revisions Advise management of any fit concerns Actively participate in ensuring Marketing product is prioritized within range assortments Drive team to ensure Marketing deadlines are met (BA, AA, Suppliers) Ensure all information on Marketing sheet is correctly populated by BA prior to Management receiving Approve bulk garments received from team as priority Attend to store feedback / concerns and include necessary team members (Planner, Allocator, Manager, BA, AA) in order to resolve Ensure New Store Openings are adequately assorted with deals in place according to deadline Admin Accurately complete brief sheets and issue to BA as soon as possible Ensure all PO information is accurate prior to sign off. Drive effective communication within the team (Planner, BA, AA) to ensure all administrative functions are being met Attend to all internal and supplier queries timeously Ensure all Post Seasonal / SWOT docs are completely correctly and product trends are clearly communicated by Buyer to Planner and implemented forward Strategy Please send comprehensive CV to infoj2eplacements.co.za and quote FASHIONBUYER as subject when sending CV. Please check email (Inbox, Spam and Junk Folders) within 3 days from sending CV. If you have not heard from us within 3 days after sending cv, please regard your application as unsuccessful www.facebook.com/groups/j2eplacements Grade 12 Age 25-45 Tertiary Qualifications Minimum 5 years Retail Buying experience advantageous Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills Key Negotiating Skulls Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel Own transport essential with valid drivers license

Location: Cape Town Region, ZA

Posted Date: 1/7/2025