Job Title : Footwear Buyer Mens
Sector Title : Fashion - Head Office
Area : Durban
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Our client is searching for an experienced Buyer who comes with experience with footwear clothing or accessories The Buyer will plan and select the range type and quantity of products according to customer demand trends store policy and budget They will source new and review existing merchandise to ensure products remain competitive By fully understanding customer needs they will be required to maximise profits and provide a commercially viable range of merchandise at competitive prices
Key Performance Areas
Consistently review the performance indicators across product portfolio
Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and source new suppliers for future products
Develop proactive plans that address product performance issues and action accordingly in collaboration with planner
Drive current trade through reaction and agility to ensure that planned sales are met
Build strong vendor relations and put together solid business plans including strong and detailed promotional programs
Liaise with other departments within the organisation to ensure project completion
Monitor and manage delivery schedules
Analyse consumer buying patterns and predict future trends
Attending trade fairs abroad to select and assemble a new collection of products
Visit stores and suppliers locally
Participate in promotional activities as agreed with Marketing Manager
Analysis of sales figures
Compile & present postmortem on trade reports
Train and mentor support staff
Manage junior staff
Ensure internal product management and maintenance
Maintenance of inventory
Experience and understanding of import merchandising supply chain and forex costing models is essential
Liaising with stores about sales performance and merchandise feedback
Requirements
Senior certificate at NQF level 4 or equivalent qualification
Minimum of 5 years in retail buying experience preferably as a footwear buyer at a leading retail chain or retail supplier/ importer of footwear
Experience in Import Purchasing
Experience and understanding of import merchandising supply chain and forex costing models is essential
The successful candidate should have a broad understanding of footwear contractions and materials
Out of the box ways to solve problems and address difficulties
Good Business Acumen a good understanding of the business environment and the impact their behaviour has on the reputation of the company
Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills
Ability to work both independently and within a team
Attention to detail
Salary Market related
Please forward updated your resume in MS Word with your application Note if no correspondence is received within 6 weeks of your application please consider your application as unsuccessful