Category Manager/merchandiser

7 months ago


Cape Town, South Africa Traut Personnel Full time

**Do you have an eye for Accessories (jewellery, watches, eyewear, etc). A special opportunity for someone well versed in buying or merchandising and sourcing Accessories, with a supplier for the leading Fashion Chains. Overseas travel included. Ideal if you are living in Southern Suburbs.**
- **Job Description**_
- Build and develop range assortments for customer in season.
- Analyse market trends and competitor analyses.
- Offering choices, strongly negotiating best prices with fluctuating exchange rates - supplier sourcing, supplier management, relationship building.
- Securing the orders quickly and in schedules deadlines - with trading terms.
- Transparency and relationship building with customers - ensuring that the customer and company’s best interest are met.
- Monitor sales, margin and assortment to ensure delivery of KPI’s.
- Ensuring the supply chain is followed with in the set time line and necessary precautionary steps and requirements are met.
- Product development, market and trend.
- Research and develop seasonal trends guides using internal and external resources.
- Build trusting relationships with suppliers to ensure costs are on par, stock quality and exclusive stock is being produced for the company.
- Ensure the smooth process from briefing to delivery is completed.
- Do seasonal overseas buys.
- **Key Requirements**_
- Related Degree/Diploma
- 3 - 6 years experience with an Accessories Supplier/Retailer.
- Organised, definite sourcing experience.

Position located in Southern Suburbs. Call Gabi Traut on 083 274 5193.


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