About the position
Package & Remuneration
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure all purchase order and tariff-related queries are resolved, and maintain up-to-date information on exchange rates, freight costs, and shipping lead times to optimize profits and customer reliability.
- Manage communication and relationships between External and internal teams, provide visibility on raw material shipments, and oversee fabric flow, container utilization, and TEU forecast reports to ensure smooth logistics and compliance.
- Provide the Distribution Centre with necessary support and visibility to effectively manage raw material purchase orders and ensure timely receipt of containers.
- Conduct regular check-ins and coordinate with the IC to address container issues, while setting up procurement calendars and managing the bond store to maintain compliance and optimize cash flow.
- Drive vendor analytics to enhance consolidation and strategic sourcing of raw materials, ensuring the vendor onboarding process aligns with business requirements.
- Assist Central Operations and BI teams in managing forecast capacity for active fabric and trim vendors.
- Coordinate ITAC Masterplan Rebate permit applications and other permits, ensuring timely submissions and compliance to avoid lapses.
- Manage the use of approved tariff codes against permits, highlighting any risks related to compliance and design team.
- Manage duty applications, relating communication for adjusting costs and ensuring accurate updates to stock-on-hand values and reason codes in SYNC.
- Reconcile duty provisions with actual payments monthly by coordinating with AP Finance and D&M Finance teams on a purchase order level.
Qualifications and Experience:
- National Diploma in Clothing Management or Clothing Production or Fashion Design
- Interest in Import and Export Shipping & Logistics
Skills: - Strong conflict management skills
- Excellent written communication, presentation and negotiation skills
- Sound judgement, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Good facilitation skills and the ability to articulate ideas effectively.
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work in multiple software applications at the same time
- Continuous Improvement Principles
Behaviours: - Builds Network - Builds meaningful connections and establishes strategic relationships
- Continual Improvement - Actively seeks opportunities to continually improve processes
- Driving & Perservering
- Relating & Networking
Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
ABOUT US
Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.
We're the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.
Are you with us?
ABOUT THE TEAM
Designers play a key role in delivering creative solutions for our brands. They look for new and exciting ways to apply visual trends in fashion products, store design, marketing, learning and communication. Their minds are curious, and they are constantly seeking new ways to connect our customers to our brands.
