BUYER’S ASSISTANT: FASHION, BEAUTY, HOME Vacancy at Woolworths South Africa

BUYER’S ASSISTANT: FASHION, BEAUTY, HOME
Advert reference: woolw_000456
Advert status: Online

Apply by: 15 November 2022

Position Summary
Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade
Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Western Cape
Contract: Permanent

Introduction
To achieve the team’s goals by providing administrative support to the Buyer to ensure the smooth running of the department

Job description

• Assist in ensuring the product range is delivered timeously to meet our customers’ needs
• Provide input into the development and delivery of the departmental strategy
• Ensure garments are available for all reviews
• Management of Critical Path via RMS / Quest
• Contract and purchase order management
• Ensure that all red and black seals are approved
• Administer all contract and import orders
• Administer and maintain RMS, including item set up, preparation and management of contracting and management of buying ordering process
• Manage the control of review and marketing samples as well as sample sales
• Ensure that the venue and relevant documents are prepared for reviews
• Liaise with stores, franchisees and suppliers

Minimum requirements

• Relevant qualification (i.e. Design, Clothing and Retail Management)
• Administrative experience in a retail environment preferable or experience in a clothing manufacturing environment
• Previous buying experience (advantageous)
• Demonstrated taste level and flair
• Customer orientation
• Team player
• Effective communication skills
• Planning and organizing ability
• Strong administrative skills
• Results driven and proactive
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Computer literacy

Woolworths is an equal employment opportunity company that is committed to inclusion and diversity

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