Branded Footwear Buyer

4 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Traut Personnel Full time

**An exciting opportunity has become available within the Merchandise Department of this Retailer for a Sports Branded Footwear Buyer. This is an ideal position for someone who is prepared to relocate, who is passionate about Branded Footwear in the Sports Arena. Must be proactive, assertive and a confident go-getter, who can assist the team in adding strategic value to the brand by being responsible for the procurement and building of the Sports Branded Footwear range.**
- **Job Description**_
- Deliver the Branded Footwear merchandise plans, assortment plans to the relevant stakeholders.
- Formulate departmental strategies to maximize sales, in line with the Retailer’s Topline strategy.
- Build and maintain good relationships with key partners and suppliers/brands.
- Developing, influencing and driving seasonal product and purchasing strategy in line with the company objectives. A focus area will be the management and improvement of stock productivity.
- Select appropriate product to maximize departmental sales of online and brick and mortar.
- Regular competitive shopping (Price & Product positioning information) will be used as a means through which to determine price positions.
- Achieve agreed company’s margin targets and GP Rands as signed off at the seasonal business plan meetings.
- Research & identify new suppliers/brands that adds value & is in line with the business/department strategy.
- Effectively collaborating with the relevant stakeholders and departments (Internally and Externally).
- React on weekly performance to strengthen overall outcome for department.
- Provide support and coaching to Trainees or Buyer’s Assistants, where appropriate.
- **Key Requirements**_
- Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent is a minimum requirement.
- Buying experience of a minimum of 3 years in the Branded Footwear Industry is essential.
- Knowledge of the retail merchandise cycle within a Branded footwear business with regards to buying, planning, logistics and stores.
- Have a passion for branded footwear and be able to relate experience into the product selection.
- Advanced Microsoft Office Packages (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint skills - proficiency in G-Suite/Google Workspace advantageous).
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the SA and International Branded Footwear retail markets, customers and competitors who operate in both licence and Branded Footwear.
- Knowledge of merchandise buying & planning systems and specific company buying strategies.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within and externally to the company.
- Excellent interpersonal, people and team management and leadership skills.
- Has a high energy level and is performance-driven and deadline-orientated.
- Excellent planning, organizing and time management skills.
- Ability to remain flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances.
- Ability to multi-task and to deal with complexities, use initiative to solve problems.
- Must be able to travel internationally for business.
- A practical grasp of the retail industry, and especially the operations and human resource issues in a store environment.
- Working knowledge of all relevant labour legislation.
- Effective interpersonal skills and communication skills in English.

Call Gabi Traut on 083 274 5193.



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