Buyers Assistant
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Job Description
We are looking for a resilient and hard-working team player to provide effective and accurate administrative and general assistance to the Ackermans Buyers.Knowledge & Experience required:We are looking for someone who:
- Has an understanding of the Clothing Retail Cycle & Buying process
- Has worked on a Buying/PLM system or similar
- Has excellent attention to detail
- Has managed or worked with apparel samples or product catalogues
- Communicates effectively both within, as well as outside the Company
- Builds and maintain relationships
- Is proficient in the latest Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Can prioritise well and be assertive
- 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
- Is able to be hands on when the buyer is travelling
- Tendering processes
- Preparation of discussion documents
- Capture & monitor purchase orders
- Style cards & sample management
- Assist with managing on-time delivery by following-up on all samples
- Preparation of business plans
- Preparation for all merchandise related activities that require product to be pulled, sorted, ordered and hung
- Suppliers queries (emails & calls), mark-downs & general administration
- Matric (Essential)
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Retail/Fashion/Administration or related field (Preferred)
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1362443
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned