Footwear Assistant Buyer (Mens & Ladies) - Leisurewear Old Khaki - Head Office
Cape Union Mart
2022/01/28   Cape Town CBD

Job Ref #: CUMG-5689
Industry: Retail
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

The Footwear team is looking for a strong product focused and detail orientated Assistant Buyer to assist the Leisurewear Footwear Team with various aspects in the buying processes. The successful candidate will add value to the Footwear Team through assisting the Buyers in various aspects within the buying processes including the successful trending, sourcing and procurement of Footwear for all

Job Description

The Footwear team is looking for a strong product focused and detail orientated Assistant Buyer to assist the Leisurewear Footwear Team with various aspects in the buying processes.

The successful candidate will add value to the Footwear Team through assisting the Buyers in various aspects within the buying processes including the successful trending, sourcing and procurement of Footwear for all the Leisure brands.

Job Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Administrative support to the Footwear Buyer
  • Manage a small own category buy
  • Responsible for product development
  • Communication with marketing, Suppliers, DC & stores
  • Expediting deliveries and SLA’s with various suppliers
  • Follow up on fits, lab dips, prints etc.
  • Assisting the Buyer with fit sessions, range building and selection
  • Following up on samples, sample rails for review and marketing
  • Controlling sample stock
  • Creating and managing tech packs
  • Assist in procuring new suppliers and effectively liaising with stakeholders
  • Ad-hoc duties which may be required from the buyer

Experience & Qualifications

  • Grade 12 certificate and a relevant tertiary qualification is required
  • 2 – 3 years experience working in a clothing retail environment is essential
  • Strong footwear experience is required
  • Proficiency in MS Excel, Word & Outlook
  • Effective written & verbal skills
  • Preference will be given to candidates with similar work experience
  • A valid South African Driver’s License will be beneficial
  • Knowledge of PLM is essential and candidates with previous PLM experience will be given preference

Competencies Required

  • Ability to self-manage
  • Effective Team player & passionate about product.
  • Accurate & detail orientated
  • Taking ownership & time management
  • Accountable, honest and forward thinking
  • A passion for keeping up to date with trends and a creative flair for fashion
  • The ability to adapt trends to our different target markets
  • Proven negotiation skills
  • Ability to make sound decisions together with effective problem-solving skills
  • Able to build and maintain influential relationships at various levels and across business functions
  • Effective communication and presentation skills (advantageous)
  • Solid organizing, planning, & time management skills
  • Conflict management
  • The agility and resilience to maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure
  • A high energy level
  • Flexibility

Please note:  The Cape Union Mart Group is committed to transformation.  Appointments and promotions will be made based on candidates who best meet the requirements for the position. Preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team, aligned to our Employment Equity plan.