Buyer's Assistant at Ackermans

• We are looking for a resilient and hard-working team player to provide effective and accurate administrative and general assistance to the Buyers.

Knowledge & skills required:

We are looking for someone who:

• Communicates effectively both within, as well as outside the Company
• Builds and maintain relationships
• Is proficient in the latest Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Has an understanding of the Clothing Retail Cycle & Buying process
• Can prioritise well and be assertive
• Is proactive, deadline driven and flexible to adapt to change
• Has sound planning, organizing and time management skills
• Is fast and accurate with regards to processing and checking detail
• Is able to be “hands on” when the Buyer is travelling

Qualifications Required:

• Matric (Essential)
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Retail/Fashion/Administration or related field (Preferred)

Experience Required:

• Previous experience (at least 1 year) in a Buyer’s Assistant or Administrative role (preferably in a Retail/Buying environment).

Key responsibilities:

To execute all Administration relating to the procurement process:

• To update all systems with the required information 
• To capture and monitor all purchase orders 
• To update and assist with style cards  
• To continuously update and maintain all filing 
• Assist with managing on-time delivery by following-up on all samples

Sample Management

• To effectively manage all samples that are received and sent 
• To continuously organise and maintain samples and sample rails  
• To provide on-going assistance with all tasks related to the handling of samples 
• To effectively support the marketing processes by providing relevant samples for shoots and campaigns.  

To communicate and follow-up effectively with all relevant internal and external customers

• To assist with managing on-time delivery by following-up on Red-seal samples, Green-seal samples, Fit samples and Marketing samples 
• To communicate in an effective manner 
• To formulate trusting partnerships with key stakeholders