Retail Buyers Assistant — Data-Driven, Excel-Savvy Admin

Abantu Staffing Solutions; East London; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Abantu Staffing Solutions in East London seeks a Buyers Assistant to support the Buying Department and Senior Buyers. You will handle order administration, data entry, and reporting, ensuring accuracy across products and orders.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role within retail, a Matric, and advanced Excel skills. A fashion design qualification is advantageous, and a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role / in a retail environment.
• Matric + 2 years experience in a similar role / in a retail environment.
• Qualification in Fashion Design / similar administrative role (advantageous).
• Driver’s License required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
• Experience in a similar role in retail buying is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Update OTB (Open to Buy) sheets and notify Buyers.
• Administration of all products and orders placed by Buyers.
• Product and orders control checks to ensure data integrity.
• Manage Kimble, swing tag and courier requirements.
• Follow up on outstanding orders and report to Buyers.
• Compile competitive pricing reports.
• Assist Buyers in compiling reports (best/worst sellers, promotions).
• Sign off product deliveries against order specifications.
• Sign off on product quality using samples from warehouse.
• Sample follow ups with suppliers; maintain sample archiving.
• Prepare samples for review and promotional activities.
• Assist with sample management in promotions and ensure correct use.
• Timeous feedback to store and customer enquiries.

Skills

Time management

Numeracy & literacy

Data analysis (Excel)

Clear communication

Administrative tasks

Flexibility/adaptability

Teamwork & independence

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Matric + 2 years experience

Fashion design / admin qualification (adv)

Driver’s License

Tools

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Job description

Abantu Staffing Solutions in East London seeks a Buyers Assistant to support the Buying Department and Senior Buyers. You will handle order administration, data entry, and reporting, ensuring accuracy across products and orders.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role within retail, a Matric, and advanced Excel skills. A fashion design qualification is advantageous, and a valid driver’s license is required.