Assistant Buyer

Superbalist; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion e-tailer in South Africa is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support the Buyer in product category management. The role involves administrative tasks, managing orders, and supplier communications. Candidates need a relevant diploma, excellent communication skills, and at least one year of retail experience. This position offers a flexible compensation package and a vibrant work environment.

Benefits

Flexible Total Remuneration Package

Social events and activities

Staff discount on products

Birthday leave

Free parking

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in retail, preferably in a similar department.
• E-commerce experience is advantageous.
• Demonstrates a high level of organizing and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Complete all administrative documentation for loading products.
• Communicate with suppliers for product information.
• Manage orders through the critical path process.
• Support customer service team with product and order queries.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Retail experience

Education

Relevant Diploma

Tools

Excel

Job description

About Us

Superbalist is South Africa's highest rated fashion e-tailer with a steadfast commitment to being customer led, data backed and fashion forward. Our award-winning platform connects with millions of customers every month driving delight from the superior browsing experience to the unboxing and beyond.

Purpose of the role

As an Assistant Buyer you will contribute to the continued growth of Superbalist as a partner to the Buyer within a product category (or categories).

Responsibilities

• Complete all administrative documentation that is related to loading of products into the Superbalist system.
• Communicating with suppliers to gather all information required to load products.
• Processing of all amendments and communicating changes to relevant parties.
• Supporting the customer service team in resolving product and order queries and complaints and product sourcing and pricing queries.
• Managing orders through the critical path process.
• Pulling weekly reports on incoming stock and liaising with suppliers to keep samples.
• Managing sample processes between retail and production.
• Prepping of product and documents for quarterly SWOTs.
• Pulling images for weekly sales reports or product meetings as requested by the buyer.
• Maintaining the retail sample room.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant Diploma.
• Competency in MS Office packages specifically in excel (preferably intermediate level).
• At least 1 year experience in retail (in the same / similar department).
• E-commerce experience is advantageous.
• Strong computer skills and an affinity to learn new systems.
• Time management.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrates a high level of organizing and efficiency.
• Focused on attention to detail.
• Comfortable working across multiple departments.
• Adaptability.
• Open to continuous learning.

Benefits

• The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs.
• No doors: We aren't fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments.
• Collab and make something great.
• Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds at during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think lunch, think good times).
• Staff discount: The latest fashion at even better prices.
• Birthday leave: Enjoy your mandatory fun day off - you deserve it.
• Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).

Go on, be the master of your own destiny.

Ready to make your mark and take your career to the next level?

We're waiting for you. Superbalist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.