Retail Buyer - Cape Town, South Africa - Traut Personnel

Traut Personnel

Verified Company

Cape Town, South Africa

3 days ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

If you have a Retail Buying background in Footwear or Apparel and you prefer working in the Northern Suburbs, find out more below.
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Key Requirements_

Related Business/Design Degree.
Definite Retail Brand Buying experience in either Footwear or Apparel with a leading Fashion Retailer or Brand.
Strong strategic and analytical skills.

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Job Description_

Attending pre line/strategy sessions with the brands to assess season requirements prepared feedback on possible strategy options/category suggestions/competitive analysis to make informed decisions.
Attending and viewing of quarterly or half yearly brand range presentations.
Selection of appropriate, commercial product across all genders and categories (Footwear, Apparel and Accessories).
Range building and reviewing.
Research and propose SMU or exclusive options.
Negotiation with suppliers to secure best commercial outcome.
Consider possible promotional styles per brand, per buy.
Manage set up of replenishment styles/brands.
Work closely with the Visual Merchandising and Marketing Managers to communicate new product launches or exclusive opportunities.
Research and propose sustainable campaign/promotional buy options.
Request/receive/review/process samples as required.
Requesting and selecting possible ex stock purchases from the brands.
Be involved in the development of private label product when required.
Build relationships with suppliers and the Exclusive Brands Team.
Working in conjunction with the Planning Team to be cognisant of available OTB and where opportunities lie for order book adjustments or promotions.
Buy according to the required categories and price points.
Achievement of margin objectives.
Be up to date with the factors/input margins offered by each brand.
Be fully aware the footwear price points within the segment of the market entry and exit.
Plan the segmentation of product for specific stores store grading and store grids.
Modify purchase orders according to seasonality, availability, and demand.
Recommend clearance sales and varying delivery schedules to help control stock levels.
Weekly analysis of best sellers by units/value/clearance.
Identify opportunities to replenish on best sellers to maximise sales.
Forecast future sell off's to project closing stocks/end of season clearances working with the Planning Team.
Requesting line lists ahead of supplier meetings and formatting information as per company standards.
Review previous seasons buy.
Be aware of bestselling current styles volume potentials/key price points/colours/silhouettes.
Review current brand performance.
Prepare relevant OTB info with targets (units / SKU counts per gender).
Competitive shopping on an ongoing basis awareness of activity in store/online/social media/FOCs.
Be aware of other supplier/retailer SMU styles.
Relevant market knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
Ability to travel as and when required (local and international).
Ensure the buy sheets are completed, signed off and submitted to the brands ahead of deadline.
Ensure the products are accurately coded in Dolfin assist in product Hierarchy information.
Ensure buys are uploaded to commitment orders with the Merchandise Team as soon as placed with the brands.
Review supplier order confirmations to ensure captured correctly.
Note any cancellations or delivery changes with the Planning Team (send update to Merch team).
Track deliveries to ensure still in line with OTB requirements.

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