Product Developer

7 days ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Barron Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Product Developer to join our team at Barron. This role will be responsible for developing product proposals, identifying suppliers, and verifying product samples.

Key Responsibilities
  • Product Development: Develop product proposals based on product forecast, research, competitor analysis, and visiting product exhibits.
  • Supplier Management: Identify and liaise with potential suppliers to establish their ability to meet product demand and quality requirements.
  • Sample Verification: Verify product samples according to requirements.
Tactical Sourcing
  • Develop Spend Cube: Analyze the company's spend cube in terms of product range and make recommendations for sourcing opportunities.
  • New Supplier Identification: Identify new suppliers and negotiate terms including price(s), costing, lead times, and MOQs.
  • Indent Orders: Place indent orders after verifying order viability through pre-screening.
Supplier Management and Development
  • Reliable Supply: Manage suppliers to ensure timely and quality supply of products according to service level agreement (SLA).
  • Non-Compliance Issues: Escalate non-compliance issues to Senior Buyer to resolve.
Process Improvement and Efficiency
  • Follow Procurement Process: Follow the procurement process guided by key performance indicators.
People Management
  • Encourage Values: Encourage implementation and reinforcement of Barron's Values, Leadership principles, and people strategies.
  • Motivated Work Environment: Ensure an open, motivated, and harmonious work environment.
Intelligence – Merchandise
  • Market Trends: Assess and understand international and local markets to evaluate and identify trends suitable for incorporation into local strategies.
  • Product Research: Research and evaluate local and international product corporate assortments for measuring business performance and identifying opportunities for aligning Barron with best practice standards.
Financial Ratio - Merchandise
  • Feedback on Merchandise Movement: Provide comprehensive feedback on factors affecting merchandise movement so that appropriate actions can be initiated to promote slow-moving products or cancel stock and chase winners.
Job Requirements
  • Qualifications and Experience: NQF 7 Fashion Design / Textile Technology, 3 - 5 years' experience as a Buyer Merchandiser or Product developer in merchandise or retail industry.
Skills and Qualities
  • Negotiation Skills: Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable terms.
  • Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy in all aspects of product development and supplier management.
  • Communication Skills: Effectively communicate with suppliers, colleagues, and senior management.
  • Product and Range Development: Develop product proposals and verify product samples according to requirements.
  • Research: Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Verbal Comprehension: Understand and interpret technical information from suppliers.
  • Numerical Comprehension: Analyze financial data to inform business decisions.
  • Analytical and Conceptual Problem Solving: Apply analytical skills to resolve complex problems and develop creative solutions.
  • Technical Skills: Proficient in MS D365 and Adobe Illustrator.
  • Ability to Navigate Complexity: Ability to navigate complex systems and processes.

The estimated salary for this position is R550,000 - R650,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.



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