Buyer (Footwear & Accessories)
6 days ago
Western Cape
- ,
- CPT - CBD
- (Market related)
- An exciting opportunity exists for a Footwear & Accessories Buyer to join a diverse multinational consumer Brand Business representing well-known global apparel and footwear brands. Based in Cape Town.
- The purpose of this role will be to create and execute an original range of Footwear and Accessories in line with the Brand strategy and assortment plan in order to achieve and exceed financial objectives. Reporting to the Brand Manager.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
- Design and build a fully assorted seasonal range of branded Footwear and Accessories product.
- Conduct market research and trend analysis.
- Maintain professional relationships with the Brand Principal, manufacturers and suppliers.
- Assist Brand Manager with category pricing & merchandise strategy’s, to increase market share & profitability.
- Ensure that ranges and product strategies support all sales channels - wholesale, ecommerce and retail strategies. Provide input/support/feedback to all channels.
- Collaborate with Planning, Marketing, Operations, Sales and Production regarding the execution of the seasonal Product/Sales plan and achieve agreed set revenue & profit targets.
- Drive sales performance by contributing to promotional activities on products and price to meet the set department sales and margin targets.
- Negotiate Supplier trade terms, costs and deliveries, while sourcing product from International and local manufacturing opportunities.
- Actively cultivate and develop vendor partnerships to ensure optimized performance and on-time-in-full, seasonal product launches.
**Education & Experience Requirements**
- Essential: Matric qualification
- Essential: Relevant tertiary qualification in Fashion Design or Product Development
- Essential: Minimum 5 years experience in Footwear as a Buyer, Merchandiser or Fashion Designer within a retail or fashion/sports environment
- Essential: Competent in the Adobe design suite for development of technical packs
- Essential: Experience in International and local sourcing
**Skills and Abilities**
- Knowledge and understanding of the design and buying process
- Knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing process
- Knowledge of market trends and competitor analysis
- Knowledge and understanding of assortment management
- Knowledge of financial planning
- Knowledge and understanding of supplier negotiations and trading terms
**Core Competencies**
- Ability to innovate, motivate and influence
- Commercial thinking skills
- Ability to adapt to change
- Communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Planning and organising skills
- Attention to detail
**IMPORTANT NOTICE**
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- For more information please contact:
- Janene Brigg
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