Buyer Clothing

Pick n Pay Retailers (Pty) Ltd - Kenilworth | Fixed Term

Employer: Pick n Pay Retailers (Pty) Ltd
Industry: Retail / Clothing / FMCG
Location: Kenilworth, Western Cape
Salary: Market Related
Employment Type: Fixed Term
Reference: AM-11051

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Buyer Clothing to join the Pick n Pay team in Kenilworth. The ideal candidate will have a strong retail buying background in clothing with a minimum of 3 years experience and a deep understanding of retail brand ethos.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Design / Clothing or related field
• Management Retail qualification
• Minimum 3 years retail buying experience (Clothing)
• Computer literate - Microsoft Suite
• SAP knowledge

Competencies

• Deep understanding of retail and brand ethos
• Demonstrated taste level, flair and ability to interpret trends
• Able to construct a balanced and profitable range
• Strong and effective negotiation skills
• Strategic and proactive approach to problem solving
• Business acumen
• Decision making skills
• Numerical, analytical and interpretive ability
• Assertive and able to communicate effectively
• High attention to detail
• Innovation and creative flair aligned with Pick n Pay values
• Merchant mindset
• Commercial and financial acumen
• Building network and relationship skills
• Self motivated and own development driven mindset

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct post season analysis as input into operating plan
• Develop product mix plan at department level considering customer needs, trend direction and competitive analysis
• Grow or exit product identity, range structure, pier tiering and key price points
• Conduct weekly and monthly performance analysis and develop detailed action plans to ensure department KPIs are met and exceeded
• Identify opportunities within the season to maximise profit and grow market share
• Manage open to buy (OTB) effectively to maximise sales and minimise markdowns
• Ensure all confirmed styles are loaded into SAP timeously
• Manage critical path to deliver on time launch
• Achieve or exceed margin through effective supplier negotiations
• Conduct open book costing and comparative costing
• Submit product specifications to select suppliers, receive and evaluate quotes
• Review range to ensure department strategy and KPIs have been achieved
• Execute packaging and in-store signage needs in line with marketing brand and promotional strategy
• Conduct regular store and competitor visits to understand product performance, assortment balance and customer experience
• Ensure department expenses are managed within approved budgets
• Reduce waste and increase sustainability strategies in product ranges
• Develop a product proposition that is affordable but has a high emphasis on high quality fabrics and fit
• Increase value of the department by working as a team and delivering the strategy intent of the brand proposition into tangible product strategies

Company Benefits

• Employee Discount
• Medical Aid (part/full contribution)
• Incentives
• Provident Fund Contribution

How to Apply

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