Buyer's Assistant

Ackermans; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ackermans in the Western Cape seeks a proactive Buyer's Assistant to support our Buyers in a fast-paced fashion and retail environment. You will execute administration across the buying process, manage tendering, discussion documents, POs, style cards, and samples, and help ensure on-time delivery.

You will assist with merchandise preparation, business plans, strategy, range reviews, supplier queries, markdowns, and general administration, while maintaining strong relationships and effective

Qualifications

• Matric is essential for this role.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Retail/Fashion/Administration is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in Buyer's Assistant, Administrative or Intern role in corporate retail.

Responsibilities

• Execute all admin related to the Buying process: tendering, discussion docs, POs, style cards and sample management.
• Provide general assistance to Buyers: merchandise prep, sorting, ordering and hanging products, range reviews.
• Communicate and follow up with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, and customers.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Relationship building

Time management

Education

Matric (Essential)

Tertiary qualification in Retail/Fashion/Administration

Tools

PLM tools

Retail systems

Job description

Do you have a passion for fashion and retail, paired with exceptional administrative skills? We're seeking a proactive, multi-talented individual to join Ackermans and provide key support to our Buyers in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities:

1. To execute all administration relating to the Buying process:

• Tendering processes
• Preparation of discussion documents
• Capture & monitor purchase orders
• Style cards & sample management
• Assist with managing on-time delivery by following-up on all samples

2. To provide general assistance to the Buyer/s with:

• Preparation for all merchandise related activities that require product to be pulled, sorted, ordered and hung
• Preparation of all documents required for business plans, strategy sessions and range reviews.
• Manage Supplier queries, sample management, mark-downs & general administration

3. To communicate and follow-up effectively with all relevant internal and external customers/role/key relationships

Knowledge & skills required:

We are looking for someone who:

• Communicates effectively both within, as well as outside the Company
• Builds and maintain relationships
• Is proficient in the latest Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Has an understanding of the Clothing Retail Cycle & Buying process
• Can prioritise well and be assertive
• Is proactive, deadline driven and flexible to adapt to change
• Has sound planning, organizing and time management skills
• Is fast and accurate with regards to processing and checking detail
• Is able to be "hands on" when the buyer is travelling and represent the department where necessary.
• Knowledge of retail systems / PLM tools

Qualifications:

• Matric (Essential)
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Retail/Fashion/Administration or related field (Preferred)

Experience required:

Previous experience (minimum of 1 year) in a Buyer's Assistant, Administrative or Intern role in a Corporate Retail/Buying environment.