Assistant Buyer

Tfg (The Foschini Group); Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African retail group is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support the buying process and maintain supplier relationships. Candidates should have relevant experience in retail and strong skills in Excel and communication. This is an opportunity to join a vibrant team focusing on fashion and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Buying admin experience is preferred.
• Previous experience as an Assistant Buyer or similar role would be advantageous.
• Understanding of the clothing retail cycle and buying process.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of the buying process.
• Ensure timely order placements.
• Maintain quality control for samples.
• Build relationships with suppliers.
• Assist customer service with queries.

Skills

Structured task management

Strategic planning

Building relationships

Market insights application

Collaboration

Effective communication

Customer focus

Accountability

Complexity management

Persuasion

Planning and alignment

Education

Matric, Higher Certificate or Diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Email

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Administratively supporting all aspects of the buying process.
• Ensuring timeous placement of orders onto the purchasing system.
• Maintaining a control system for the sample roompiling, balancing, and updating spreadsheets and reports.
• Maintaining quality assurance control and audit of samples.
• All preparations prior to presentationspleting all administrative documentation that is related to loading products into the TFG system.
• Building constructive and mutually beneficial relationships with suppliersmunicating with suppliers to gather all information required to load product.
• 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 of weekly reports on incoming stock and liaising with suppliers for keep samples.
• Managing sample process between retail and production.
• Prepping of product and documents for quarterly SWOT's.
• Able to do a Comp Shop on their own.
• Pulling samples / images for weekly sales reports or product meetings as requested by the buyer.
• Assisting Buyers with order placements.
• Maintaining the retail sample room.
• Assist with coordination of QA samples.

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric, Higher Certificate or Diploma.
• Buying Admin experience.
• Previous experience as an Assistant Buyer or similar role would be advantageous.
• Understanding of the clothing retail Cycle and Buying Process.
• A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages (knowledge of Excel, Word & E-mail would be preferable).

Skills

• Uses a structured approach to effectively manage tasks.
• Analyses complex situations and formulates effective strategic plans.
• Builds meaningful connections and establishes relationships.
• Leverages market and business insights in the delivery of their work.
• Collaborates - effectively works with others to achieve shared goals.
• Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner.
• Customer Focus - understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers.
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets.
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organizational problems.
• Persuades - effectively influences others by gaining support and commitment in the delivery of organizational goals and objectives.
• Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritizes initiatives that align to the organizational goals and objectives.
• Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

About Us

Who we are is because of our people.

They are our greatest asset.

TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Livesand are woven into the lives of millions.

Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers.

TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth.

Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands.

We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry. We're the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes. Are you with us?

About The TeamFoschini has been dressing fashionable South African women for years, supporting and inspiring women to create a better future. We are your ultimate destination for stylish, contemporary fashion. From smart and casual wear to denim, leisurewear, accessories, lingerie, footwear, cosmetics, jewellery, and kidswear.

We offer great value and a modern shopping experience.

We're seeking energetic and creative individuals to join our team and help us deliver the latest trends.

Join us and be part of a brand that brings fashion to life with vibrant, on-trend styles.