Senior Footwear Buyer
19 hours ago
Requirements:
- Minimum 10+ years experience in a Footwear Buying Role.
- Business travel will be required 1 week per month.
- Discount Retailer / Buyer experience would be extremely beneficial / advantageous
- Senior role individual must be able to run the department independently.
- Dynamic, forward-thinking individual who is aware of current and upcoming trends, but with budgets and costs in mind.
- Matric required; relevant degree/diploma (Fashion / Textile / Production / Procurement) advantageous.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Always on top of the latest buying trends and tricks.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Valid code 8 drivers license endorsed.
Responsibilities and expectations but not limited to:
Product Analysis:
- Analyse product reviews from previous seasons.
- Report on supplier SWOT.
- Analyse competitor products and pricing.
- Interpret global trends in the context of the companys target markets.
- Collate product feedback through communication with stores.
- Perform in-depth data analysis of the footwear department.
- Report on key areas within the footwear department.
- Monitor workflow and assist where necessary.
Assortment Planning and Product Procurement:
- Place orders to released OTB within agreed criteria/targets and policy.
- Ensure OTB fulfilment (category and seasonal).
- Track and monitor the status and data integrity of orders within the Footwear Department.
- Ensure relevant products for promotional activities.
- Manage the supply chain from order placement to delivery, including quality approval.
Current Trade:
- Analyse weekly trade against sales plans and adjust forward orders accordingly.
- Review best and worst sellers by category and adjust forward orders.
- Determine promotional and markdown pricing.
- Manage outstanding orders and amendments.
If you do not hear from us within two weeks of applying, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
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