Fashion Accessories Buyer

SUMMARY:
 Fashion Accessories Buyer JHB -To start Immediately CTC:R30 000 -R35 000.00

Education & Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Fashion Buying, Retail Management, or Business.
• 3–5 years’ experience in buying or product development within fashion, accessories, or kidswear.
• Exposure to FMCG or mass retail environments highly beneficial.
• Experience liaising with international suppliers (especially China and the Far East) preferred.

• Research and identify upcoming fashion trends, colours, materials, and motifs suitable for the South African and export markets.
• Develop and maintain seasonal range plans, working closely with design, sales, and planning teams.
• Manage product briefing and development with international suppliers and factories, ensuring on-brand execution, quality, and price competitiveness.
• Conduct regular competitor and market analysis to ensure Cosmic Fashion Options remains a market leader in trend-driven accessories.

• Source, negotiate, and manage supplier relationships to ensure best pricing, delivery timelines, and quality compliance.
• Evaluate supplier performance, implement corrective actions, and maintain updated costings and approvals.
• Collaborate with the logistics team to track shipments and ensure timely delivery for promotional and seasonal launches.

• Raise purchase orders and monitor order progress in collaboration with the import and merchandising departments.
• Manage sales and stock performance analysis to identify repeat opportunities and slow movers.
• Partner with retail buyers and category managers to drive sales performance and ensure balanced assortments.

• Work closely with marketing and merchandising teams to align products with promotional activities and display strategies.
• Attend weekly sales meetings, presenting product performance insights and future buying recommendations.
• Provide guidance and product knowledge support to internal teams, ensuring consistent brand representation. Skills & Competencies
• Strong trend forecasting and product development capability.
• Commercially astute with excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills (pivot tables, costing, sales tracking).
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Creative eye for design, colour, and packaging presentation.
• Proactive self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team.

POSITION INFO:
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#Fasion#Trends&TO START IMMEDIATELY