Buyer Group Store Development

3 days ago

Western Cape, South Africa The Foschini Group Full time

**About TFG**: Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We’re a purpose-led business, and on this team, you’ll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry. We’re the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes. Are you with us? **Key Responsibilities**: - Successfully source and procure a balanced range of merchandise in line with company strategy. - Work closely with the planner, through analysis of previous sales patterns, market trends and brand initiatives. - Formulate departmental strategies to maximize sales and then timeously source and secure stock to implement strategies. - Negotiate effectively to deliver Financial business KPI’S - Build and maintain good relationships with employees, suppliers, and key functions in the business. - Contribute to growth /profit through innovative ideas - Availability to go on buying trips (local and international) - Understanding and delivering a clear product strategy aligned with specific store brand strategy - Think in terms of the "big picture" as well as consider specifics and detail. - Drive product efficiencies and key measures - Assess complex situations and implement workable solutions. - Communicate effectively at all levels. - Team player and be able to foster collaboration across buying and planning functions. **Qualifications and Experience**: - Diploma, Graduate Degree, or Post Graduate Degree - Have experience as a Buyer (3+ years essential) - A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages (knowledge of Excel, Word & E-mail would be preferable). - Experience in product development **Skills**: - Excellent planning, organisational and interpersonal skills. - Uncompromising negotiation skills - Good analytical skills - Planning & Organising - Policy & Procedures - Market Research and Analysis - Supplier Management - Requirements Analysis - Global Sourcing **Behaviours**: - Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships - Collaborates - effectively works with others to achieve shared goals - Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner - Customer Focus - understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers - Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets - Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems - Persuades - effectively influences others by gaining support and commitment in the delivery of organisational goals and objectives - Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives LI-MS2

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