Job title : Buyers Assistant - Poetry Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : January 10, 2025 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries The Poetry team is currently searching for a Buyer's Assistant to assist the buyers with product / sample management and administrative duties across the portfolio.
The successful candidate should be a problem solver, organized, self-motivated, thrive under pressure, and have a keen eye for detail and design.
The perfect candidate will be someone who is dynamic, has a keen eye for design, appreciates beauty and innovation, has great flare, is knowledgeable and a learner at heart and is pro-active in all aspects of the job.
Role and Responsibilities: Provide full time, comprehensive administrative support to buyers in all activities & product categories including fit sessions, range build, meetings, email queries and product briefs.
Sample room and sample rail management Take ownership of Old Khaki ladies' samples for sample sale and assist with Leisure sample sale set-up Arrange for samples to be sent to the E-comm team for photography ahead of the product launch date.
Ensure that all products submitted to photography are uploaded onto the product image library.
Assist with supplying product information for marketing and visual merchandising briefs Assist with the compiling of store reports and buyers Briefs Provide marketing with product information after seasonal shoots & prep samples for shoots Create a techpack framework on PLM for all seasonal styles Management of product approvals, sending approvals to suppliers ex lab dip approvals Set-up, prep and assist in meetings Requirements Matric / Gr12 Relevant tertiary qualification (advantageous) Candidates who have 1- 2 years experience in a similar role will be given preference Computer literacy and Microsoft Office Proficiency is a must, excel advantageous Candidates with PLM experience will be given preference The ability to multitask and be organized is essential to the role Excel and Powerpoint proficiency would be beneficial Competencies required: Time management Excellent communication skills An effective team player Results & solution driven Resilient & tenacious with high energy levels in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment Ability to prioritize, manage time, maintain high levels of drive & initiative under pressure Detail-orientated & accurate Proactive, innovative, passionate, committed, self-motivated, driven and trustworthy Willing to go the extra mile Store Keeping/Procurement jobs