Fabric Merchandiser - Maternity Cover

Key Responsibilities:

Sourcing new fabrications.
Purchasing and allocating of fabric (local and import).
Ensuring fabric purchased on time according to retail requirements.
Issuing and following up on purchase orders.
Follow up on all administrative functions pertaining to the procurement process.
Have up to date knowledge on the latest fabric developments and trends.
Establish and maintain key relationships with fabric agents and mills.
Negotiate best prices and delivery dates with suppliers.
Manage stock fabric utilisation in line with stock targets.
Compiling and maintaining up to date stock books.

Qualifications and Experience:

A relevant tertiary qualification (preferably Design/Clothing Production/Fabric technology) and/or.
A minimum of 3 – 5 years' experience in a similar role and similar environment.

Skills:

Extensive fabric knowledge.
Knowledge of a PLM system would be advantageous.
Knowledge of garment construction.

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.


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