Key Responsibilities:
- Successfully range and procure branded apparel assortment.
- Procure and build a balanced and appropriate branded range aligned to strategy with special attention to trading opportunities.
- Trend and market research analysis for range and strategic implementation.
- Formulate departmental strategies to maximize sales and timeously source and secure stock to implement strategies.
- Work closely with the planner, through analysis of previous sales patterns, market trends and brand initiatives.
- Negotiate effectively.
- Build and maintain good relationships with staff, brands and suppliers (both nationally & internationally) and key functions in the business.
- Think in terms of the "big picture" as well as consider specifics and detail.
- Assess complex situations and implement workable solutions.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Experience as a Buyer 5+ years essential.
- Have experience as a Men’s or Women’s Apparel Buyer (3+ years essential).
- A proven solid track record in buying.
- A working knowledge of the current computer software packages (knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word & E-mail would be preferable).
Skills:
- Have a high degree of organisation and prioritization skills.
- Have a strong business acumen and merchant thinking.
- Ability to show initiative and be resourceful.
- Ability to source and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent planning, organising and interpersonal skills.
- Have a high degree of decision-making ability and be service orientated.
- Be assertive and communicate at all levels.
- Be a team player.
- An interest in and knowledge of trends.
Behaviours:
- Applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives.
- Forms, develops and leads a group of individuals toward the achievement of a common team objective.
- Creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success.
- Thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation.
- Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives.
- Understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people.
- Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes.
- Quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment.
- Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems.
- High level of EQ and resolution driven.
- High level of tolerance and resilience.
- Must be able to be decisive and handle pressure.
- Have a value mind-set, speed & agility, and a can-do mentality.
- Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets.
- Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results.
- Diplomatic and tactful, while also being assertive.
Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
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