Job Description

:Key Responsibilities:

• Successfully range and procure branded footwear assortment.
• Procure and build a balanced and appropriate branded range aligned to strategy with special attention to trading opportunities.
• Trend and market research analysis for range and strategic implementation.
• Formulate departmental strategies to maximize sales and timeously source and secure stock to implement strategies.
• Work closely with the planner, through analysis of previous sales patterns, market trends and brand initiatives.
• Negotiate effectively.
• Build and maintain good relationships with staff, brands and suppliers (both nationally & internationally) and key functions in the business.
• Think in terms of the "big picture" as well as consider specifics and detail.
• Assess complex situations and implement workable solutions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience as a Buyer 5+ years essential
• Have experience as a Men's or Women's Apparel Buyer (3+ year essential)
• A proven solid track record in buying
• A working knowledge of the current computer software packages (knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word & E-mail would be preferable)

Skills:

• Have a high degree of organisation and prioritization skills
• Have a strong business acumen and merchant thinking
• Ability to show initiative and be resourceful
• Ability to source and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent planning, organising and interpersonal skills
• Have a high degree of decision-making ability and be service orientated
• Be assertive and communicate at all levels.
• Be a team player
• An interest in and knowledge of trends.

Behaviours:

• Applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives
• forms, develops and leads a group of individuals toward the achievement of a common team objective
• Creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success
• thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation
• Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
• Understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people
• Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
• Quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment
• Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• High level of EQ and resolution driven
• High level of tolerance and resilience.
• Must be able to be decisive and ability to handle pressure.
• Have a value mind-set, speed & agility, and a can-do mentality
• Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
• Diplomatic and tactful, while also being assertive

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.#LI-NM1

The Foschini Group