Buyer (Footwear)
7 hours ago
Main Purpose
To take charge and procure Footwear products within specified parameters whilst adhering to OTB (Open To Buy) / Purchasing Budgets, GP and Markdowns within the business.
To manage product processes from conception to delivery of order.
To support the needs of the Footwear Department and functions within the business whilst inspiring innovation and future trends.
To be proficient across all roles related to the buying department whilst reporting on key areas relating to the business performance.
Minimum Requirements
- Matric
- Relevant Degree / Diploma (Advantageous)
- Advanced Excel
- Valid Drivers License
Key Performance Areas / Responsibilities
- Product Analysis
- Analyse product review and analysis of previous seasons
- Report on supplier SWOT
- Analyse competitor product and pricing
- Interpret global trends in context of the company’s target markets
- Collate product feedback by maintaining close communication with stores
- In-depth Data analysis of footwear department on a whole
- Reporting on Key areas within footwear department
- Monitoring workflow and assisting where necessary
- Assortment Planning and Product Procurement
- Place orders to released OTB within agreed criteria / targets and policy
- Ensure OTB fulfilment (category + seasonal)
- Track all order status’ within the Footwear Department
- Monitor the data integrity of orders captured
- Ensure relevant product for promotional activities
- Management of supply chain from placement of order to delivery including quality approval.
- Weekly analysis of trade against sales plan and adjust forward orders accordingly
- Review of best and worst sellers by category and adjust forward orders accordingly
- Determine promotional and markdown pricing
- Manage outstanding orders and order amendments
- Housekeeping
- Maintain cleanliness in office
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