About the position
Package & Remuneration
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Responsibilities:
- Source and procure a compelling, balanced merchandise range in line with company strategy and the unique RFO trading model
- Monitor and respond to sales trends and stock performance using data insights and strong collaboration with planning teams.
- Formulate departmental strategies to maximizesales and then timeously source and secure stock to implement strategies.
- Deliver on Financial KPIs and drive profitability through product efficiencies and innovation and negotiation.
- Build and maintain good relationships across stake- holders.
- Contribute to growth /profit throughinnovative ideas
- Travel required
- 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 productefficiencies and key measures
- Assess complex situations and implementworkable solutions.
- Communicate effectively at all levels.
- Team player and be able to fostercollaboration across buying and planning functions.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Diploma, Graduate Degree, or Post Graduate Degree
- Have experience as a Buyer (4+ 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).
- Excellent planning, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Product development
- Uncompromising negotiation skills
- Good analytical skills
- Have a solid understanding of Quick Response model
- Strong understanding of value retail and stock buys.
- Strong commercial acumen with an eye for product, price, and timing.
- Experience in womenswear is essential.
Skills:
- Planning & Organising
- Policy & Procedures
- Market Research and Analysis
- Supplier Management
- Requirements Analysis
- Global Sourcing
Behaviours:
- Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
- Collaborates - effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
- Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
- Customer Focus - understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
- Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
- Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
- Persuades - effectively influences others by gaining support and commitment in the delivery of organisational goals and objectives
- Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act
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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.
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