Ladies Footwear Buyer

4 days ago


Durban, South Africa Quantum Recruitment Pty Ltd Full time

**Ladies Footwear Buyer**

Our client is searching for an experienced Ladies Footwear Buyer. The Buyer will plan and select the range, type and quantity of products according to customer demand, trends, store policy and budget. They will source new and review existing merchandise to ensure products remain competitive. By fully understanding customer needs, they will be required to maximise profits and provide a commercially viable range of merchandise at competitive prices

**Key Performance Areas**:
Consistently review the performance indicators across product portfolio.
Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and source new suppliers for future products
Develop proactive plans that address product performance issues and action accordingly in collaboration with planner
Drive current trade through reaction and agility to ensure that planned sales are met
Build strong vendor relations and put together solid business plans, including strong and detailed promotional programs
Liaise with other departments within the organisation to ensure project completion
Monitor and manage delivery schedules
Analyse consumer buying patterns and predict future trends
Attending trade fairs abroad, to select and assemble a new collection of products
Visit stores and suppliers locally
Participate in promotional activities as agreed with Marketing Manager
Analysis of sales figures.
Compile & present post-mortem on trade reports
Train and mentor support staff
Manage junior staff
Ensure internal product management and maintenance
Maintenance of inventory
Experience and understanding of import merchandising, supply chain and forex costing models is essential
Liaising with stores about sales performance and merchandise feedback

**Requirements**:
Senior certificate at NQF level 4 or equivalent qualification
Minimum of 5 years in retail buying experience preferably as a footwear buyer at a leading retail chain or retail supplier/ importer of footwear
Experience in Import Purchasing
Experience and understanding of import merchandising, supply chain and forex costing models is essential
Out of the box ways to solve problems and address difficulties
Good Business Acumen - a good understanding of the business environment and the impact their behaviour has on the reputation of the company
Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills
Ability to work both independently and within a team
Attention to detail

**Salary**:Market related

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Education**:

- High School (matric) (preferred)
**Experience**:

- footwear buying: 5 years (preferred)
- buying at retail chain or importer of footwear: 5 years (preferred)
- Import Purchasing: 5 years (preferred)
- import merchandising, supply chain and forex costing models: 5 years (preferred)



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