Buying Manager Private Label Womens Wear

2 days ago

Cape Town, South Africa Mediro ICT Full time

As the Womenswear Buying Manager you will contribute to the continued growth of the companyby driving and managing a team of buyers to be the biggest and most loved fashion destination in South Africa. You will be working in a fast paced and dynamic environment with leaders in their field. Your primary accountability is to build and manage the strategy for theirprivate label using historical data, trend and market analytics as well as knowledge of the SA fashion business, targeted to the young South African millennial consumer that will deliver and/or exceed all KPI’s.

**You will report to**:
Head of Buying

**The Role**:
Ensure the Customer is at the heart of everything

Be accountable for delivery to all KPI’s including sales, margin and stock targets

Through in-depth market and data analysis, as well as experience in the local/ international womenswear apparel market, create a strategy that brings the world’s best product to customers exclusively and at the right price to drive continued profitable sales growth.

Be the first to market through monitoring of global and local trends.

Manage your team to ensure effective delivery to all strategic intents.

Partner with the team to ensure that private label merchandise delivers to retail strategy against pricing, margin and assortment.

Negotiate preferential trading terms with local and international suppliers.

Be accountable for securing and managing key accounts and maintain strong working relationships to negotiate best price, great value offers and exclusive stock.

Partner with the Planners to jointly analyse the data, identifying gaps and opportunities.

Lead by example through coaching, mentoring and directing a team of buyers to create a culture that lives the companyvalues.

Collaborate effectively with internal teams to deliver a world class customer experience through all platforms of engagement including, web content, marketing, social and customer support.

Manage critical path and partner with the logistics team to ensure on time and accurate delivery of stock.

Motivate and develop your team, while ensuring appropriate succession planning.

Key Requirements

Relevant Diploma or Degree in Fashion, Marketing, Design, BSC or BComm

8+ years’ experience in retail with experience in Womenswear is essential

2+ years managerial experience in retail and/or e-commerce environment

Proven experience managing a medium-sized team

Competency in MS Office packages specifically in excel

Deep knowledge and understanding of retail maths

Proven ability in analytics andlogical interpretation of data

Strong private label experience in womenswear apparel

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