Retail Buyer

3 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Traut Personnel Full time

**If you have a Retail Buying background in Footwear or Apparel and you prefer working in the Northern Suburbs, find out more below.**
- **Key Requirements**_
- Related Business/Design Degree.
- Definite Retail Brand Buying experience in either Footwear or Apparel with a leading Fashion Retailer or Brand.
- Strong strategic and analytical skills.
- **Job Description**_
- Attending pre line/strategy sessions with the brands to assess season requirements - prepared feedback on possible strategy options/category suggestions/competitive analysis to make informed decisions.
- Attending and viewing of quarterly or half yearly brand range presentations.
- Selection of appropriate, commercial product - across all genders and categories (Footwear, Apparel and Accessories).
- Range building and reviewing.
- Research and propose SMU or exclusive options.
- Negotiation with suppliers to secure best commercial outcome.
- Consider possible promotional styles per brand, per buy.
- Manage set up of replenishment styles/brands.
- Work closely with the Visual Merchandising and Marketing Managers to communicate new product launches or exclusive opportunities.
- Research and propose sustainable campaign/promotional buy options.
- Request/receive/review/process samples as required.
- Requesting and selecting possible ex stock purchases from the brands.
- Be involved in the development of private label product when required.
- Build relationships with suppliers and the Exclusive Brands Team.
- Working in conjunction with the Planning Team to be cognisant of available OTB and where opportunities lie for order book adjustments or promotions.
- Buy according to the required categories and price points.
- Achievement of margin objectives.
- Be up to date with the factors/input margins offered by each brand.
- Be fully aware the footwear price points within the segment of the market - entry and exit.
- Plan the segmentation of product for specific stores - store grading and store grids.
- Modify purchase orders according to seasonality, availability, and demand.
- Recommend clearance sales and varying delivery schedules to help control stock levels.
- Weekly analysis of best sellers - by units/value/clearance.
- Identify opportunities to replenish on best sellers to maximise sales.
- Forecast future sell off’s to project closing stocks/end of season clearances - working with the Planning Team.
- Requesting line lists ahead of supplier meetings and formatting information as per company standards.
- Review previous seasons buy.
- Be aware of bestselling current styles - volume potentials/key price points/colours/silhouettes.
- Review current brand performance.
- Prepare relevant OTB info with targets (units / SKU counts per gender).
- Competitive shopping on an ongoing basis - awareness of activity in store/online/social media/FOCs.
- Be aware of other supplier/retailer SMU styles.
- Relevant market knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
- Ability to travel as and when required (local and international).
- Ensure the buy sheets are completed, signed off and submitted to the brands ahead of deadline.
- Ensure the products are accurately coded in Dolfin - assist in product Hierarchy information.
- Ensure buys are uploaded to commitment orders with the Merchandise Team as soon as placed with the brands.
- Review supplier order confirmations to ensure captured correctly.
- Note any cancellations or delivery changes with the Planning Team (send update to Merch team).
- Track deliveries to ensure still in line with OTB requirements.

Position located in Cape Town. Call Gabi Traut on 083 274 5193.


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