Apparel / Fashion Merchandise Administrator

SUMMARY:
Are you efficient in managing imports of stock with a strong focus on accuracy and effective inventory control?

Our client, based in Woodstock, is seeking a Merchandise Assistant to play a pivotal role in supporting buying and stock management functions. The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, along with a high level of attention to detail.

Experience within the fashion industry, as well as direct communication with Chinese suppliers or counterparts, would be a distinct advantage.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS

• Matric, relevant qualification.
• Proven working experience in merchandising administration
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong listening, presentation and decision-making skills
• Commercial acumen and the ability to understand customer requirements
• Own vehicle and driver’s license essential

• Manage the merchandising administration balancing customers’ expectations and company’s objectives
• Manage and adhere to timelines for all orders
• Inputting of data on inhouse system
• Managing ordering of samples, sample schedules and delivery schedules.
• Managing all purchase orders.
• Collaborate with buyers, suppliers, distributors and analysts for pricing, stock and time expectations.
• Ongoing communication and liaison. with Factories in China, Pakistan and India
• Forecasting
• Monitor stock movement and consider markdowns, promotions, price changes, clear outs etc
• Build constructive customer relationships and team with channel partners
• Remain up to date with industry’s best practices
• Continual follow up with clients from beginning to end of the process following the time frames and understand the urgency of requirements.
• Organising of ticketing
• Deal with changes that occur, get involved in problem solving and sorting out extension requests.