Buyer's Assistant : Apparel
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintain and update PLM with accurate product data (e.g. images, colourways, packaging).
- Integrate items from PLM to RMS and notify Sourcing Specialist or SPA.
- Upload product photography and detail for approved bodies in PLM.
- Create and complete select sets for in-store shoots; update based on weekly Quad meeting feedback.
- Liaise with E-comm, Marketing, and Selling teams regarding product lates, earlies, and substitutions.
- Prepare price change documentation for approval and update cost/selling prices in RMS.
- Assist with weekly trade preparation and share item reports.
- Coordinate store visits, model stores, and roadshow communication.
- Support in-store processes by preparing sample rails in line with assortment plans.
- Work with the Sourcing & Production Assistant to ensure samples are available for reviews.
- Prepare flow boards and presentation boards for Buying and Design teams.
- Set up review rooms (tidy layout, labels by month/store grade, and assist with review gridding and minute-taking).
- Organise and track samples from lab dips to production.
- Collaborate with TPD, Buying, and Sourcing on approvals for lab dips/strike-offs and sign-offs.
- Ensure sample availability for fit reviews and marketing deadlines.
- Coordinate samples with Online, Marketing, and Visual Merchandising teams.
- Manage sample rails to reflect product development stages.
- Prepare samples for trade, shoots, post-seasonal reviews, and the sample shop.
- Use production status, supplier updates, and trade feedback to inform product planning.
- Relevant tertiary qualification.
- Minimum 2 years of admin experience in a retail/clothing environment.
- Experience in a similar buying support role is advantageous.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (intermediate level).
- Knowledge of PLM and RMS systems is an advantage.
- Strong understanding of retail procurement and product lifecycle processes.
- Familiar with sample management from lab dips to final production.
- Awareness of product review preparation and presentation techniques.
- Knowledge of creating and completing select sets for instore shoots and product solutions based on instructions.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills for stakeholder engagement.