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JUNIOR BUYER (BABY AND NURSERY) - 367115
Reference:
367115
Date Posted:
2020-12-10
Job Title:
JUNIOR BUYER (BABY AND NURSERY)
Industry:
FMCG / Retail / Wholesale
Type:
Permanent
Wage / Salary:
R - Market Related - P/M (Per Month)
Location:
Cape Town, Western Cape
Country:
South Africa
Closing Date:
2021-02-08
Job Description:
Our client a reputable retailer based in Cape Town is searching for an individual who is passionate about baby products to join their innovative and dynamic merchandising team.
Description
The ideal candidate must be analytic with a sound understanding of the South African consumer market.
DUTIES
Achieve financial targets
Formulate departmental strategies to maximize sales and then timeously source and secure stock to implement accordingly
Achieve sales as per monthly / annual targets set
Achieve cost of net sales
Adhere to product development budget
Drive Baby clothing range (in a creative and innovative manner)
Keep abreast of baby future trends (using internal and external resources) and build into seasons range
Demonstrate a lateral and innovative approach to all aspects of product, combining creative flair with commercial viability
Ensure range displays a sense of style and attention to detail
Strives for development of unique baby product
Achieve technical application of product
Critically appraise successes and failures through analysis and critique sales reports for opportunities
Demonstrates a traded approach in evaluating and taking advantage of opportunities
Builds a focused and effective supplier base, by finding new suppliers and maintaining beneficial relationships with suppliers
Provide detailed and clear briefs to suppliers, marketing, etc.
Demonstrates a sound technical understanding of product and apply this to visualize the end product in production and style
Knowledgably, confidently and professionally presents merchandise at key reviews and meetings
Ensure range is balanced across all variables and lifestyles
Ensure balanced range across newness and best-selling formulas
Ensure all product meets required quality standards
Ensure quality requirements are communicated effectively to suppliers
Effectively utilize systems and processes
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the manufacturing process, e.g. lead times, costings, etc.
Uses merchandise buying calendar effectively to plan and prioritize work
Effectively utilize information and systems to develop and implement plans
Apply buying processes to manage area effectively
Develop and apply effective administrative and time management skills to logically implement plans and meet department goals and deadlines: time invested versus benefit
Ensure management and follow up on order generation
Display sound trader instinct
Keep up to date on local and international retail trends and anticipate changes
Identify competitors and monitor their activities closely
Conduct regular store visits in order to compile cross shop reports
Conduct regular contact centre and DC visits to ensure products are properly represented and to identify QA issues
Keep abreast of the impact of trends affecting retail industry and applies this in decision making
Ensure appropriate and effective testing of concepts and products
Use effective presentation skills to represent area and influence decision making
Display sound reasoning/influencing skills
Negotiate effectively internally (colleagues, management) and externally (suppliers) to optimize area performance
Utilize consistent and logical use of appropriate information to back up ideas and proposals
Logically rationalize testing of product
Enthuse others with sense of excitement and passion for range and product area
Build and maintain strong relationship with Planner(s) to proactively trade area and to manage the forecasting of sales and inventories
Utilize assortment planning best practices to purchase the optimal product selection
Partner with marketing to develop marketing strategies and tactics for area of business
Profile
Requirements
Qualifications and Accreditations
?Relevant tertiary education
Experience and Skills
A Minimum of 2 years buying experience in a retail and/or eCommerce environment
Experience within babywear / baby clothing preferable but with the ability to buy across multiple baby & nursery divisions
Baby appropriate design experience preferable
A proven solid track record in buying
Experience in sourcing both locally and out of china
Fashion-forward sensibility and ability to identify and capitalize on current trends
Proven negotiation skills and experience with supplier management
A clear understanding of the retail cycle and buying process
A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of SA's textile market, customers and competitors
Advanced level in MS Office package - with a specific focus on Excel and PowerPoint
Attributes and Behaviors?
Strong time management skills and adaptability to change in a high-pressured environment
Strong planning and organizational skills
Analytical ability, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Team player with the ability to build relationships at all levels
High performance delivery orientation with a quality focus and within tight deadlines
Is proactive and demonstrate a strong creative flair and ability to be flexible
Assertive with a high degree of decision-making ability
An entrepreneurial, creative merchant style of thinking with strong business acumen and understanding of the target market
Emotional maturity, resilience and personal effectiveness
