Girls' Fashion Buyer – Range & Merchandising Pro

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A global retail organization is seeking a Retail Buyer (Girls) to join their team in Durban, South Africa. The role involves selecting product ranges to meet sales and margins, evaluating and procuring merchandise while managing product quality. Ideal candidates will possess a National Diploma or Degree in a business-related field, have at least 5 years' experience in retail buying, and demonstrate strong analytical and negotiation skills. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the buying strategy in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in Retail Buying.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Analysing Competition.
• Building Assortment and Range Plan.
• Marketing / Advertising & Promotions.
• Cross Functional Partnership.

Skills

Negotiating

Detail orientated

Creative problem solving

Critical thinking

Analytical thinking

Persuasion

Inventory management

Forecasting

Retail merchandising tools expertise

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Education

National Diploma or Degree in business related field with Retail Buying

Job description

A global retail organization is seeking a Retail Buyer (Girls) to join their team in Durban, South Africa. The role involves selecting product ranges to meet sales and margins, evaluating and procuring merchandise while managing product quality. Ideal candidates will possess a National Diploma or Degree in a business-related field, have at least 5 years' experience in retail buying, and demonstrate strong analytical and negotiation skills. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the buying strategy in a dynamic retail environment.