Buyer's Assistant: Girls Sbu - Kuils River, South Africa - Ackermans

Ackermans

Verified Company

Kuils River, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Job Advert:

Ackermans is looking for a resilient and hard-working team player to provide effective and accurate administrative and general assistance to the Buyer.

If you are self-motivated, passionate about performance and have the high energy level required for this fast-paced, exciting and dynamic retail environment, consider this to be an opportunity to invest and grow your career.

Qualifications:

Essential:

Grade12/Matric certificate

Preferred:

A relevant tertiary qualification in Fashion Design or Clothing Management or related field

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Skills:

Communicates effectively both within, as well as outside the Company
Builds and maintain relationships
Resilient and maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure
Prioritise and be Assertive
Work independently, as well as be a team player
Is proactive, deadline driven and flexible to adapt to change
Has sound planning, organizing and time management skills
Is fast and accurate with regards to processing and checking detail
Has a strong service & detail orientation
Is able to be "hands on" when the buyer is travelling

Experience:

Previous experience (at least a minimum of 2 years) in an Administrative or Buyer's Assistant role (preferably in a Retail/Buying environment).
Proficiency in the latest Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Key Responsibilities:

1.

To execute all administration relating to the procurement process:

To update all systems with the required information
To capture and monitor all purchase orders
To update and assist with the style cards
To continuously update and maintain all filing

2.

To effectively manage all samples throughout the entire Merchandising cycle:

To effectively manage all samples that are received and sent
To continously organise and maintain samples and sample rails
To provide ongoing assistance with all tasks related to the handling of samples

3.

To communicate and follow-up effectively with all relevant internal and external customers/role players/key relationships:

To assist with managing ontime delivery by followingup on Redseal samples, Greenseal samples, Fit samples and Marketing samples
To communicate in an effective manner
To formulate trusting partnerships with key stakeholders

4.

Provide general assistance to the Buyer/s: