Job Description

Position summaryIndustry: Wholesale & Retail TradeJob category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply ChainLocation: Western CapeContract: PermanentEE position: NoIntroductionAssist and support the buyer with administration and the procurement of product to meet on time buying deliverables.Job descriptionAdministration:xc2xb7 Ensure that PLM is kept up to date with all required information (includes picture loading against color ways, correct picture loaded on style page, loading packaging) and at an acceptable level of completeness.xc2xb7 Integrate items from PLM to RMS and notify Sourcing Specialist or SPAxc2xb7 Ensure photographs and product detail is loaded into PLM for approved bodiesxc2xb7 Create and complete select sets for instore shoot and amend product solution based on instructions out of weekly Quad meeting.xc2xb7 Communicate with E-comm, Marketing and Selling on any product lates, earlies and substitutions.xc2xb7 Prepare price change documentation for manager approval. Action execute date, cost and selling price changes in RMS.xc2xb7 Assist Buyer with preparation for weekly trade. Share item report with team and ensure room is set up for trade meeting.xc2xb7 Support with arrangements to conduct store visits and coordinate communication with store teams regarding model stores and road shows. Prepare the product for time period it is used for model stores and road shows.xc2xb7 Action price change on RMS, once Central Planning inform Buying Team of price changesxc2xb7 Communicate and liaise with processor if any additional processing is required.xc2xb7 Support with instore process and help prepare sample rails with Buying, aligned to assortment plan by store grade.Review Preparation:xc2xb7 Liaise with the Sourcing & Production Assistant to ensure garments are available for all reviews prepare reference samples for reviewsxc2xb7 Prepare flow boards and Presentation Boards from Buying (applicable for F and A)xc2xb7 Prepare flow boards and Presentation Boards from Buying and Design (Menswear and Womenswear)xc2xb7 Set up room for review, ensure it is neat and tidy, labelling months and store grades, assisting to grid product for review and prepare minute.Sample Management:xc2xb7 Organising and storing of all stages of samples from Lab Dips/ Strike-Offs to Production.xc2xb7 Collaborate with TPD, Buying and Sourcing Specialists on all sample approvals including Lab Dips/ Strike-Offs from Suppliers and sign-off samplesxc2xb7 Ensure samples are available for fit reviewsxc2xb7 Coordinate with Marketing co-ordinator for marketing and in-store sample deadlines (applicable for Menswear and Womenswear)xc2xb7 Coordinate all samples, range plans and select sets with Marketing and Visual Marketing. (applicable for F & A only)xc2xb7 Collaborate with online team to deliver samples for Online according to requirementxc2xb7 Manage sample rails to show stage of product development(concept, pre-production/production samplesxc2xb7 Organise sample rails for weekly trade, post seasonal, in-store shoots and sample shopxc2xb7 To utilise the production & shipment status, supplier communication and trade actions to inform trade feedback.Minimum requirements

• Relevant qualification (i.e. Design, Clothing and Retail Management)
• Administrative experience in a retail environment preferable or experience in a clothing manufacturing environment
• Previous buying experience (advantageous)
• Demonstrated taste level and flair
• Customer orientation
• Team player
• Effective communication skills
• Planning and organizing ability
• Strong administrative skills
• Results driven and proactive
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Computer literacy

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