Head of Buying – Intimates

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Ackermans Full time R1 000 000 - R3 000 000 per year

Do you have a passion for fashion, strong commercial acumen, and a flair for creating beautiful, customer-loved product ranges? Join South Africa's leading kids' retailer as we reimagine the future of our Intimates and Accessories division.

Reporting to the Executive: Non-Apparel, you'll play a key role in bringing our purpose to life in every range that you build. Through thoughtful design choices and a deep understanding of what our families love, you'll bring affordability, comfort and quality to customers across more than 1000 stores nationwide.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Shape the execute the product vision for one of the fastest growing portfolios (Underwear, Sleepwear, Accessories and Hosiery) in retail.
  • Partner cross-functionally to bring commercially powerful stories to life.
  • Lead and mentor a passionate buying team to deliver fashion forward, customer loved assortments.

JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

To succeed in this role, you'll bring a blend of retail expertise, strategic thinking, and creative flair. Key focus areas include:

  • Retail expertise and commercial acumen – strong understanding of the retail environment, consumer trends, and key business drivers.
  • Creative and strategic product vision – ability to design and deliver product ranges that balance innovation, value, and customer appeal.
  • Leadership and people development – proven ability to inspire, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
  • Data-driven decision making – uses insight, analysis, and performance metrics to guide choices and actions.
  • Managing ambiguity – thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment, demonstrating agility and sound judgment.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

  • A relevant degree /qualification in Fashion, Textile Design /Clothing Production/ Product Development /Merchandising, or a related field
  • Proven experience 5-10 years in a retail buying management capacity, of which 3-5 years should be at a senior level.

If you ready to lead with heart, inspire with product and help shape the next chapter of our brand, we'd love to hear from you.

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