Assistant Buyer/Merchandiser

SUMMARY:
Our Retail Client is urgently seeking a young, passionate Assistant Buyer/ Merchandiser who is interested in learning more about buying and planning. This individual must be passionate about product development within the retail market. Retail experience is essential

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements:

• Grade 12 Certificate.
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in merchandise administration.
• Minimum 1 years’ experience in Retail (Exposure to buying and/or Planning)
• Must be able to speak Afrikaans and English fluently.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills essential. 
• Attention to detail. 
• An interest or passion for outdoor activities will be an advantage.

Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Assisting Procurement Manager & Product Developer with everyday administrative tasks.
• Presentation and quotations of new products to customers and stores.
• Placing purchase orders and signing sales contracts with local suppliers as well as overseas factories.
• Order and sample tracking and ensuring on-time supplier shipment.
• Analysis of orders with MS Excel spreadsheets and administration of orders, from placement to final store delivery.
• Assisting in management of pre-production samples through to production approval, within company policy and procedures.
• Responsibility for recovering and monitoring any claims from factories for any losses incurred, due to defective quality or late delivery.
• Quality control specifications.

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