About the position
Branded Footwear Buyer
My client a leading fashion retailer has an exciting new vacancy for a Branded Footwear Buyer. This position is based in George.
Qualifications
- A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent is a minimum requirement.
- Buying experience of a minimum of 3 years in the branded footwear industry is advantageous.
Skills and Knowledge required:
- Knowledge of the retail merchandise cycle within a branded footwear business with regards to buying, planning, logistics and stores
- Have a passion for branded footwear and be able to relate experience into the product
selection.
- Advanced Microsoft Office Packages (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint skills -
proficiency in G-Suite/Google workspace advantageous)
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the SA and International branded
footwear retail markets, customers and competitors who operate in both licence and
branded footwear.
- Knowledge of merchandise buying & planning systems and specific company buying
strategies
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within and externally to the company.
- Excellent interpersonal, people and team management and leadership skills
- Has a high energy level and is performance-driven and deadline-orientated.
- Excellent planning, organizing and time management skills.
- Ability to remain flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances.
- Ability to multi-task and to deal with complexities, use initiative to solve problems.
- Must be able to travel internationally for business
A practical grasp of the retail industry, and especially the operations and human resource
issues in a store environment.
- Working knowledge of all relevant labour legislation.
- Effective interpersonal skills and communication skills in English.
Key Responsibilities:
- To deliver the Company Branded footwear merchandise plans, assortment plans to the
relevant stakeholders.
- Formulate departmental strategies to maximize sales, in line with The company's Topline
strategy.
- Build and maintain good relationships with key partners and suppliers/brands.
- Developing, influencing and driving The Company's seasonal product and purchasing strategy in line with the Company objectives. A focus area will be the management and improvement of stock productivity.
- Select appropriate product to maximize departmental sales of online and brick and mortar.
- Regular competitive shopping (Price & Product positioning information) will be used as a
means through which to determine price positions.
- Achieve agreed Company's margin targets and GP Rands as signed off at the seasonal
business plan meetings.
- Research & identify new suppliers/brands that adds value & is in line with the
business/department strategy.
- Effectively collaborating with the relevant stakeholders and departments (Internally and
Externally).
- React on weekly performance to strengthen overall outcome for department.
- Provide support and coaching to trainees or Buyer's Assistants, where appropriate.
Send CV by the 16 of February 2024.
Desired Skills:
- Build and maintain good relationships
Desired Work Experience:
Desired Qualification Level:
