Buyer

Jam Clothing

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago
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Pump up the JAM, Pump up your CAREERJAM is no ordinary Company. The words, conventional and average are not part of our vocabulary.It takes a front footed, passionate person to exceed in JAM. We love people that think out the box & who are able to bring the best out of other people whilst maintaining world class standards.So if you want to work hard and make your life count then JAM is the place to be.If the above sounds like YOU and you meet the minimum requirements below then why not apply for the vacancy of: Buyer.CRITERIA

Relevant qualification in Buying would be advantageous

5-6 years Buying experience in a retail environment
Good understanding of Retail

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Excellent attention to detail
Good communication skills
Numeracy and accuracy skills
Methodical
Versatile
Quality orientation
Analytical skills
Time management skills
Negotiating skills
Ability to collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

Formulating a strategy for forthcoming season
Calling Categories for season ahead
Designing and building a balanced assortment and presenting to Executives and Directors.
Brief suppliers and negotiate programs and fashion drops
Buy a balanced assortment according to the assortment sales plan
Constantly monitoring current trend to react to trade, then actioning the effects of both current and forthcoming buys.
Analyzing past seasons, strategizing for forthcoming seasons based off trend and sales and then presenting to managers.
Constantly monitoring current trend to react to trade, then actioning the effects of both current and forthcoming buys
Consistent monitoring of competitor price points
Marketing Briefing, chasing, accessorizing, tracking
Product Sourcing
Supplier Sourcing
Store visits
Signing off of approvals/fits

Pump up the JAM, pump up your CAREER, pump up your LIFE

Jam Clothing