Introduction

A leading fashion retailer in South Africa, based in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Buyer (Men's Fashion Apparel) who can join their team. 

Description

Build a customer focused and profitable seasonal product strategy that aligns with the company strategy and brand filter, ensuring it is trend appropriate and commercially viable. Oversee the journey from product conception to in-store execution, ensuring a balanced range. Deliver on-brand product execution that appeals to our customer.

Education Profile

• Minimum 5 to 8 year’s relevant buying experience within fashion retailer

• People management and coaching skills, ability to manage self, buyer, and buyer's assistant

• Computer literate with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, PLM & EDITED

• Knowledge of current trends and proven ability to interpret trends and conceptualize products

• Excellent understanding of market, awareness of locally and international with a creative flair to interpret forthcoming moods, trends and themes

• Demonstrates the ability to think strategically and formulate effective plans and strategies.

• Understanding of business and buying processes and systems

• Retail market and industry knowledge

• Knowledge of markdown and mark up pricing, visibility to drive sales, sell-through

• Proven experience in delivering and executing business and BU strategy

• Ability to travel both locally and internationally

• Strong numerical and analytical skills

Application Instructions

Please forward your CV to amy@myfuturecareer.co.za. Should you not be contacted within 2 weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

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