SENIOR FOOTWEAR BUYER/DURBAN – The successful Candidate will be required to travel to East London on the needs of the business.

Qualifications & Min. Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Relevant degree/ diploma (Fashion / Textile / Production / Procurement)- advantageous
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in a Footwear Buying Role.
• Candidate must have the ability to perform the role independently
• Advanced Excel
• Valid Driver’s License

Purpose of the Role: To take charge and procure Footwear products within specified parameters whilst adhering to OTB (Open to Buy) / Purchasing Budgets, GP and Markdowns within the business. To manage product processes from conception to delivery of order. To support the needs of the Footwear Department and functions within the business whilst inspiring innovation and future trends. To be proficient across all roles related to the buying department whilst reporting on key areas relating to the business performance. To highlight key areas that aid efficient decision-making within the business.

Key Responsibilities

Product Analysis

Analyse product review and analysis of previous seasons; Report on supplier SWOT; Analyse competitor product and pricing; Interpret global trends in context of the company’s target markets; Collate product feedback by maintaining close communication with stores; In-depth Data analysis of footwear department on a whole; Reporting on Key areas within footwear department

Product Procurement

Place orders to released OTB within agreed criteria / targets and policy; Ensure OTB fulfilment (category + seasonal); Track all order status within the Footwear Department; Monitor the data integrity of orders captured; Ensure relevant product for promotional activities; Management of supply chain from placement of order to delivery including quality approval.

Trade analysis

Weekly analysis of trade against sales plan and adjust forward orders accordingly; Review of best and worst sellers by category and adjust forward orders accordingly; Determine promotional and markdown pricing; Manage outstanding orders and order amendments

Undertakings: Criminal / Credit Check; ? Fraud Check; ? Qualification verification

REMUNERATION: Negotiable based on experience

Application process - ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL RECEIVE PREFERENCE. Alternatively, please e-mail the following documents and use “FOOTWEARBUYER” as a reference heading; Updated CV, Copy of QUALIFICATION, and Recent head & shoulder photograph - Send to: Solutions@workafrica.co.za If you do not receive feedback within 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful