Job title : Buyers Assistant (Outdoor Ladies) - Rare EarthJob Location : Western Cape, Cape TownDeadline : January 11, 2025Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries An opportunity has become available at our Head Office (Cape Town) within Cape Union Mart for a Buyers Assistant within the Outdoor department for Ladies Lifestyle (Rare Earth). Duties and Responsibilities: Provide full time, comprehensive administrative support to buyers in all activities & product categories including fit sessions, range build, meetings, email queries & product briefs Sample room and sample management which includes sample requests & follow up, sample preparation for reviews; sample handover to online photography & marketing; and sample room organization Tracking & following up on approvals & preproduction sample submission Update PLM, product lists & reports with correct imagery & information Management of onboarding new suppliers to the system Administration of product codes and raising orders, sending PO's to suppliers and keeping the PLM up to date with product codes and PO numbers Loading product onto PLM following range review and maintaining PLM with relevant amendments Take ownership of sample sale preparation and set up prior to date allocated Review preparation Tracking & following up on elements pertaining to product development Manage the process of samples being photographed for online Assist with supplying information for marketing and Visual merchandising briefs Assisting with the compiling of store reports Visual support e.g.
preparing PowerPoint presentations for internal meetings Requirements: Matric Relevant tertiary qualification (Advantageous) Candidates who have 1-2 years in a similar role will be given preference Computer literacy and Microsoft Office Proficiency is a must Product knowledge i.e.
knowledge of consumer electronics and related products and trends The ability to multitask & organize is essential to the role Job Related Behavioural Competencies. Analytical thinking and problem solving Eagerness to learn. Time Management and ability to meet deadlines and overcome challenges. Ability to clearly and concisely articulate problems and explain exactly how to reproduce them. Being proactive and taking initiative in your role. Ability to effectively work in a team environment while being self-directed and highly motivated. Team player Ability to build strong relationships. Verbal and written communication skills Store Keeping/Procurement jobs