Job title : Senior Buyer: Branded Apparel – Sportscene
Job Location : Western Cape,
Deadline : November 11, 2024
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Key Responsibilities:
- Successfully range and procure branded apparel assortment.
- Procure and build a balanced and appropriate branded range aligned to strategy with special attention to trading opportunities.
- Trend and market research analysis for range and strategic implementation.
- Formulate departmental strategies to maximize sales and timeously source and secure stock to implement strategies.
- Work closely with the planner, through analysis of previous sales patterns, market trends and brand initiatives.
- Negotiate effectively.
- Build and maintain good relationships with staff, brands and suppliers (both nationally & internationally) and key functions in the business.
- Think in terms of the “big picture” as well as consider specifics and detail.
- Assess complex situations and implement workable solutions.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Experience as a Buyer 5+ years essential
- Have experience as a Men’s or Women’s Apparel Buyer (3+ year essential)
- A proven solid track record in buying
- A working knowledge of the current computer software packages (knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word & E-mail would be preferable)
Skills:
- Have a high degree of organisation and prioritization skills
- Have a strong business acumen and merchant thinking
- Ability to show initiative and be resourceful
- Ability to source and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent planning, organising and interpersonal skills
- Have a high degree of decision-making ability and be service orientated
- Be assertive and communicate at all levels.
- Be a team player
- An interest in and knowledge of trends.
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