Key Responsibilities:
- Procure and range build appropriate ranges aligned to the strategy with special attention to all trading opportunities.
- Assess complex situations and implement workable solutions.
- Have a high degree of organisation and prioritization skills.
- Successfully source and procure a balanced range of merchandise in line with company strategy.
- Work closely with the planner, through analysis of previous sales patterns, market trends and brand initiatives.
- Formulate departmental strategies to maximize sales and then timeously source and secure stock to implement strategies.
- Negotiate effectively to deliver Financial business KPI’s.
- Build and maintain good relationships with employees, suppliers, and key functions in the business.
- Contribute to growth/profit through innovative ideas.
- Availability to go on buying trips (local and international).
- Understanding and delivering a clear product strategy aligned with specific store brand strategy.
- Think in terms of the "big picture" as well as consider specifics and detail.
- Drive product efficiencies and key measures.
- Communicate effectively at all levels.
- Team player and be able to foster collaboration across buying and planning functions.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Diploma, Graduate Degree, or Post Graduate Degree.
- Have experience as a Buyer in fashion apparel (5+ years essential).
- Integral understanding of the clothing retail cycle and buying process.
- A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages (knowledge of Excel, Word & E-mail would be preferable).
Skills:
- Excellent planning, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Uncompromising negotiation skills.
- Good analytical skills.
- Have a solid understanding of the Quick Response model.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Good judgement and problem-solving skills.
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.
- 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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