Merchandise Admin Assistant

Avatar Advisory - Avatar Human Capital; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A retail advisory firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Merchandise Admin Assistant to provide administrative and analytical support. The role involves assisting with product set-up, purchase order management, and ensuring effective communication between teams and suppliers. Candidates should have a Matric certificate and ideally a diploma in Retail Management or similar, along with strong attention to detail and Microsoft Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Matric is essential; a diploma/degree in Retail Management, Fashion Buying, or Merchandising is preferred.
• 1–2 years’ experience in a retail head office environment is advantageous.
• Experience with retail systems or ERP software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and analytical support to the Buyers.
• Assist with product set-up and purchase order management.
• Facilitate communication between internal teams and suppliers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask

Analytical mindset

Education

Matric

Relevant diploma/degree in Retail Management, Fashion Buying, or Merchandising

Tools

Retail systems/ERP software

Job description

Purpose of the Role

To provide administrative and analytical support to the Buyers and ensure the smooth running of the merchandise function. The Merchandise Admin Assistant will assist with product set-up, purchase order management, reporting, and communication between internal teams and suppliers, helping to deliver the right product at the right time, in the right quantities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric (essential); relevant diploma/degree in Retail Management, Fashion Buying, or Merchandising (preferred).
• 1–2 years’ experience in a retail head office environment (advantageous).
• Experience with retail systems or ERP software beneficial

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs advantageous).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure.
• A passion for fashion, trends, and the bridal/formalwear industry.
• Analytical mindset with a commercial awareness.

Please note that your duties may vary from time to time and that you shall be required to comply with any reasonable request made of you during working hours.