Superbalist - Junior Buyer (Footwear & Accessories)

2 days ago


Cape Town, South Africa Superbalist Full time

We're looking for people who:

- are decisive
- are continuously learning & improving
- think big
- are proactive
- obsess about the customer and the customer experience
- are accountable
- collaborate
- are trustworthy, approachable and open minded
- simplify processes and solve complexity
- diverse and inclusive

If that sounds exciting to you, then you may be right for Superbalist, and ready to help us build SA's biggest and best fashion etailer.

**Description**:
As a **Junior Buyer** you will contribute to the continued growth of Superbalist as a partner to the Senior Buyer/Buyer within a product category (or categories). Your primary responsibility will be to support the department across all administrative functions related to the purchasing of product as well as source, range build and manage replenishment for smaller categories, with guidance from the Senior Buyer/Buyer.

**Reports to**:
Buyer / Senior Buyer

**The Role**
- Complete all administrative documentation that is related to loading of products into the Superbalist system.
- Communicating with suppliers to gather all information required to load product.
- Processing of all amendments and communicating changes to relevant parties.
- Supporting the customer service team in resolving product and order queries and complaints and product sourcing and pricing queries.
- Managing orders through the critical path process.
- Pulling weekly reports on incoming stock and liaising with suppliers for keep samples.
- Managing sample process between retail and production.
- Prepping of product and documents for quarterly SWOT's
- Pulling images for weekly sales reports or product meetings as requested by the buyer.
- Maintain the retail sample room.
- With assistance from a Senior Buyer/Buyer, maintain smaller categories within the department by sourcing the world's best product to Superbalist customers at the right price to drive continued profitable, as well as manage replenishment lines.
- Drive Weekly Competitor Analysis

**Key Requirements**
- Relevant Diploma or Degree
- Competency in MS Office packages specifically in excel
- 2+ years' experience in retail is preferable. E-commerce experience is advantageous
- Strong computer skills and an affinity to learn new systems
- Previous Private Label Footwear Experience is Advantageous
- High level of organisational skills
- Resilient, dedicated and self-motivated

**Key Competencies**
- Clear and professional verbal and written communication
- Demonstrates a high level of organizing and efficiency
- Focused on attention to detail
- Comfortable working across multiple departments
- Adaptability
- Open to continuous learning
- Superbalist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference._



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