Buyers Assistant

2 weeks ago

East London, South Africa JUMBO CLOTHING Full time

**PURPOSE**

The purpose of this position is to assist the Buyers with managing their orders, supply chain and samples.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Order Administration**
- 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

**Reporting**
- Follow up on outstanding orders and report to Buyers
- Compile competitive pricing reports
- Assist Buyers in compiling specific reports eg, best/worst sellers, promotion product

**Delivery and Quality Approvals**
- Sign off product deliveries against Buyers order specifications
- Sign off on product quality using sample received from warehouse

**Sample Control**
- Sample follow ups with suppliers
- Maintain sample archiving processes
- Prepare samples for review and promotional activities
- Compile review outcome document
- Assist with sample management in the promotion process and oversee correct use of product on Buyers behalf.

**Store Support**
- Timeous feedback to relevant persons on store and customer enquiries.

**Minimum requirements for the job**

(You must be able to answer **“YES”** to all requirements listed below)
- Excellent administrative skills.
- Qualification in Fashion Design.
- Expertise in data capture.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to adapt quickly to changes in a demanding environment.
- Outstanding communication skills.
- Matric with 2 years’ experience in a similar administrative role.
- A valid code 8 driver’s license.
- Experience in a similar role in retail buying is advantageous.

**Undertakings**
- Criminal / Credit Check
- Qualification verification
- Computer and Psychometric assessments

**Job Type**: Permanent

Application Question(s):

- Do you have a valid drivers license?

Application Deadline: 2024/04/25

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