Assistant Buyer/Merchandise Assistant (Fixed-Term Contract)

Bash; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Bash is seeking an organised Assistant Buyer/Merchandise Assistant to support their merchandise team. The ideal candidate will have strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills, combined with 2+ years of experience in supply chain. In this dynamic role, you'll manage order placements, supplier relationships, and administrative tasks while contributing to the transformation of South African retail.

Benefits

Generous paid holiday

Birthday leave

Exclusive shopping discount

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in supply chain coordination.
• Experience in eCommerce or Omni-channel fulfilment.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of the buying/merchandise process.
• Ensure timely placement of orders.
• Build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Organisation

Initiative

Education

Matric, Higher Certificate or Diploma

Tools

Merchandising software

Inventory management software

Job description

WHO WE ARE AT BASH

We are a team of leaders, bold thinkers and friends, and we’re on a mission to create remarkable omni-channel experiences for our customers.

We believe that by being Bold, Accountable, Simple and Human, our values will lead us forward, keeping us real, connected and directed.

By leveraging the power of technology and exceptional talent, we are building products that bring the physical and digital world together to create communities that prosper. This journey requires grit, ambition and teamwork as we transform SA retail for the better.

And we’re only just getting started. Now is the time to jump onboard.

We're looking for an organised, detailed Assistant Buyer/Merchandise Assistant to join our team and work in close collaboration with our merchandise team.

Our ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual with excellent attention to detail, strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as being comfortable with system navigation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Administratively supporting all aspects of the buying/merchandise process.
• Ensuring timeous placement of orders into the purchasing system
• Responsible for buyplan ‘order book’ - ensuring that all orders are placed timeously, all information is correct, and deliveries are met.
• Processing all PO changes and amendments
• Compiling, balancing and updating of spreadsheets and reports to support wider merch team & business queries
• Working closely with inbound supply chain team - administering merch support on all purchase order/delivery investigations or changes
• Building constructive and mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Communicating merch relevant updates and information with other departments such as catalogue, customer service or marketing.
• Product issue investigations & taking corrective action (Buyplan, PMM & reporting checks)
• Triaging vendor queries - prioritisation and problem-solving
• Assistance with preparations prior to presentations and reporting periods
• General office administration and ad hoc duties as required by the department.
• Maintaining quality assurance control and audit of samples.
  
  

WHO YOU ARE:

This job is for you if you have:

• 2+ years experience in supply chain coordination, preferably in warehousing or distribution environments
• eCommerce or Omni-channel fulfilment experience
• Matric, Higher Certificate or Diploma
• 2+ years of experience in a similar role
• Experience using software for merchandising and inventory management
• Highly organised, numerate, and have exceptional coordination ability
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to build and maintain working relationships incl. being helpful and assisting where necessary in the department.
• Show initiative, be proactive, enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Have high energy levels
• Have the ability to multi-task and be flexible
• Excel in a pressurised environment
• Able to work with a large workload and remain efficient
• Must be able to work with a team
• Must possess a positive attitude
  
  

One or more of the following will help you stand out:

• Be proactive and able to show initiative to foresee and resolve problems
• Capable of working independently and efficiently, while contributing effectively to team efforts with strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Have a keen interest in solving challenges
  
  

JOINING THE BASH TEAM

We empower our people to choose where they would like to do their best work, with the tools they need to get there but we also encourage our teams to travel so we can also make magic happen face to face. Our offices are a vibe, which doesn’t hurt. They are decked out to make collaboration easy and help our team create lasting connections with each other. We bring teams together for planning, celebration, ideation and onboarding, and more.

BASH PERKS

Our perks are supercharged by our intangible benefits, like the optionality that comes with building a hyper growth business, being surrounded by the best talent in the biz and building great products that wow our customers and drive growth for our country.

Best of the Best - The wealth of talent we have will surprise + inspire you

Security within a startup - The best of both worlds. TFG's buy-in lets us invest in the people and initiatives we believe in.

Agency and Optionality - Use the ambition and collective force of our talent to drive your career in the direction you dream.

Connection and Friendship - We make sure you connect, laugh and have fun with the team. Play hard, work hard vibes.

Top $$ - The best people, in the right roles, earning at the top tier.

Your Time - We’ve got generous paid holiday, wellbeing leave and even Birthday leave for you to enjoy when you need it.

Exclusive Shopping Discount - Save when you shop across over 500 brands in-store and on bash.com.