Key Responsibilities:
Administratively supporting all aspects of the buying process.
Ensuring timeous placement of orders onto the purchasing system.
Maintaining a control system for the sample room.
Compiling, balancing, and updating spreadsheets and reports.
All preparations prior to presentations.
Completing all administrative documentation that is related to loading products into the TFG system.
Building constructive and mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers.
Communicating with suppliers to gather all information required to load product.
Managing orders through the critical path process.
Pulling of weekly reports on incoming stock and liaising with suppliers for keep samples.
General office administration and ad hoc duties as required by the department.
Qualifications and Experience:
Matric, Higher Certificate or Diploma.
Have experience as a Buyer Administrator.
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).
Exposure to Imports and Shipments.
Skills:
Planning & Organising.
Policy & Procedures.
Market Research and Analysis.
Supplier Management.
Requirements Analysis.
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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