Raw Materials Merchandiser

We have an exciting opportunity in the TFG Design & Manufacturing Division for our newly formed TFG Denim & Speciality Division If your blood is Blue and you have a passion for Denim and you are seeking to make a difference in the South African Manufacturing landscape within Denim, then this is the Position for you We are all about creating jobs in South Africa. The TFG Denim Design Division is Designing & product developing denim for all of the TFG Brands.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Sourcing new fabrications.
- Purchasing and allocating of fabric (local and import)
- Ensuring fabric purchased on time according to retail requirements.
- Issuing and following up on purchase orders
- Follow up on all administrative functions pertaining to the procurement process
- Have up to date knowledge on the latest fabric developments and trends
- Establish and maintain key relationships with fabric agents and mills
- Negotiate best prices and delivery dates with suppliers
- Manage stock fabric utilisation in line with stock targets
- Compiling and maintaining up to date stock books

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- A relevant tertiary qualification (preferably Design/Clothing Production/Fabric technology) and /or
- A minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in a similar role and similar environment

**Skills**:

- Extensive fabric and Trim knowledge, Especially Denim
- Knowledge of a PLM system would be advantageous
- Knowledge of garment construction.

**Behaviours**:

- Readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness
- Effectively considers the diverse needs of various stakeholders
- Establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
- Applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives
- Effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
- Conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
- Confronts and tackles challenging situations with courage
- Understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
- Consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
- Accurately perceives and reflects on personal strengths and areas of development
- Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
- Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
- Understands and applies financial concepts and principles to make informed financial decisions
- Inspires trust and gains the confidence of others by displaying honesty and integrity
- Openly engages and interacts with others, builds rapport, and establishes positive relationships
- Adapts effectively to situations that are complex, uncertain, or lack guidelines and clear information
- Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
- Effectively navigates and resolves conflict and disagreements in a constructive and productive manner
- Quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment
- Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
- Effectively and creatively uses available resources to overcome challenges, solve problems, and achieve desired outcomes
- Effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation
- Thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation
- Leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth