Merchandise Buyer

Yuppiechef

Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Merchandise Buyer Position

Seeking dynamic, driven individuals with high energy levels.

Responsible for maximizing sales and net profit by sourcing and constructing an appealing product range, aligned to company objectives.

Experience in category and product development is essential.

Experience in stock management as well as managing a multi-seasonal view of current trade, previous performances and future opportunity.

A strong track record in meeting and exceeding sales targets.

Who we areYuppiechef is South Africa's premier kitchen and homeware store. Based in Westlake, Cape Town with retail stores throughout South-Africa we see ourselves as helping people find more moments of joy in their homes — through products that make daily life more comfortable, more innovative and more beautiful. And we do it through our omnichannel shopping experience, providing our world-class service to our customers both in our stores and online.High quality product content on our website is a key component of creating a seamless shopping experience for our customers — helping them make more informed decisions and inspiring them with well-written copy, accurate specs and beautiful visuals.Who we’re looking forWe’re looking for a full-time Merchandise Buyer Your key objectives as a Buyer would be to build a balanced assortment of merchandise which appeals to our customer and ensures maximum profit for your department is achieved.What your role looks likeReporting into Merchandising Manager for Homeware, this high paced role requires your high energy levels and eye for product to develop a product strategy that will ensure our company gains maximum profitability. Determine the product strategy for your department for the season. You will negotiate with suppliers on aspects of price, listing requirements, seasonal paid marketing initiatives, fabrication, and delivery dates. You will also collaborate with other functional areas such as Web team, Marketing, Resourcing and Visual Merchandising and supply chain to enable you to meet your portfolio objectivesWho you’ll be working withYou will be working closely with Buyers Assistants/Listing specialists and Planners. Our merchandise department which is made up of 3 departments including Sourcing, Marketing, Visual/Retail Merchandising. You will interact across all 3 with direct focus on the buying of our Homeware categories.Who you areYou are an experienced Merchandise Buyer with a proven track record in delivering strong sales results. You are dynamic and open to working in a fast paced unstructured and collaborative environment. You have a love for product, trends and fashion while innovation drives you! You are excited about e-commerce and retail. You are a good communicator (both in-person and asynchronously over email or chat), work well both autonomously and collaboratively, and enjoy honing your technical skills.People would also describe you as:

Authentic
Passionate
Creative
Committed
Disciplined
Calm and confident
Conscientious
Observant

What experience and skills you need for the roleExperience:

Relevant degree or diploma advantageous (Fashion, Retail Business Management, Textile, Consumer Science)
2-5 years buying experience
Knowledge of merchandise systems/ applications
Dinnerware, textiles & fabrication knowledge advantageous
Strong verbal and written communication including negotiation skills
Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency in database & system usage and management
Creative inclination
Able to work well under pressure
Passionate about homeware, dinnerware and table trends
Experience with pattern and design (advantageous)

Environment, gear, pay and benefitsGear you’ll use:

A Macbook
Various online packages, reporting tools and dashboards

Environment:

A fully-equipped, communal kitchen where you can use all the tools we sell
A fully-stocked coffee stations where you can hone your barista skills

Parking available

Pay and Benefits:

We pay competitive, market-related salaries based on skills and experience.
Your salary is based on a “Total Cost To Company” model and includes:

Medical Aid (Discovery) contributions
Group Life Cover
Retirement Annuity
Employee Assistance programme
17 Days Paid Annual Leave increasing to 20 days with length of service

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