Ladieswear Buyer – Cape Town New Year Opportunity!Location: capetown Level: Senior Salary: Negotiable Posted: December 12, 2024 Ref: #6289
DescriptionA successful budget Retailer has an exciting buying vacancy for a self-driven, motivated Ladieswear Buyer/Trader.
The company offers Ladieswear, Menswear, Kids & Infantswear, Footwear, Accessories, and a small element of Homeware. ResponsibilitiesBuild and source a balanced assortment of merchandise ensuring department sales targets, gross profit, pricing, and overall product objectives are met and in line with the approved company strategy.Accountable to successfully source stock and build ranges congruent with customer profile.Build balanced assortments in accordance with planned unit requirements (includes stock and made-to-order product).Ensure GP is achieved through mutually beneficial price negotiations.Build pricing architecture together with Planner to ensure all items are value for money and well-priced in the market.Develop a well-thought-out test strategy to ensure newness is applied on a continuous basis to seek new opportunities (fabric, silhouette, fit, price) – key suppliers.Ensure all approvals are actioned within 24 – 48 hours (lab dips, strike offs, CADs, fits).Present product in all reviews: Range Review, Put-into-stock, Trade Meetings, Post Seasonal, Marketing, and Strategy.Remain abreast of local and international trends and apply to trade accordingly.Sit with Planner weekly to review (OTB, Weekly trade, Markdowns) and formulate solutions.React to best sellers timeously to ensure repeat or generic thereof is actioned.Maintain constant awareness of competitor product, price, and opportunities through regular store visits (physical and online).Ensure stock offers are timeously advised upon to ensure "deals" are not lost.Work with Planner to agree to penalties/discounts due to non-compliance/late delivery.Stay informed of any delivery issues raised by the team (BA, AA).Maintain mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers that are in alignment with company best interest.Manage poor performance and risk with suppliers that are problematic (discounts, reduction of units).Ensure weekly/every second week visit for stock opportunities.Ensure all products (stock and made-to-order) are fitted and in congruence with commercial spec.Make commercial decisions together with Garment Technologist for any fit/sizing revisions.Advise management of any fit concerns.Actively participate in ensuring Marketing product is prioritized within range assortments.Drive team to ensure Marketing deadlines are met (BA, AA, Suppliers).Ensure all information on Marketing sheet is correctly populated by BA prior to Management receiving.Approve bulk garments received from team as priority.Attend to store feedback/concerns and include necessary team members (Planner, Allocator, Manager, BA, AA) in order to resolve.Ensure New Store Openings are adequately assorted with "deals" in place according to deadline.RequirementsQualifications: Relevant tertiary qualification preferred.
Experience: Minimum 5 years retail experience.
Additional: • Excellent admin skills.
• Key negotiating skills.
• Great time management.
• Team player.
Position located in Cape Town.
Forward your CV to Gabi Traut at ****** should you have the required experience or call her on 083 274 5193.
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