Clothing Buyer at Pick n Pay Stores Limited

Job Advert Summary

• Deliver profitable & sustainable departmental growth by buying a balanced product range that meets and exceeds customer expectations within the agreed KPIs.

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor’s Degree|Relevant Diploma ie Design, Clothing Management Retail Management.
• Min of 3 Years Retail Buying experience (Clothing)
• Must be computer literate - Microsoft suite SAP knowledge.
• Computer literacy

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Conduct post season analysis as input into operating plan
• Develop product mix plan at department level taking into account, customer needs, trend direction, competitive analysis, growth/exit of product categories, determining product objectives Identify range structure, pier tiering and key price points
• Conduct weekly and monthly performance analysis and develop detailed action plan to ensure departmental KPIs are met and exceeded Identify opportunities within the season to maximize profit and grow market share
• Manage Open to Buy (OTB) effectively to maximize sales and minimize markdown
• Ensure all confirmed styles are loaded into SAP timorously
• Manage critical path to deliver on time launches
• Achieve/exceed margin through effective supplier negotiations and conduct open book costing and comparative costing (determine styles appropriate for cross costing, submit product specifications to selected suppliers, receive and evaluate quotes)
• Review range to ensure that departmental strategy and KPI’s have been achieved
• Execute packaging and in store signage needs in line with marketing/brand and promotional strategy
• Conduct regular store and competitor visits to understand product performance, assortment balance and customer experience of the range and adjust where appropriate
• Ensure departmental expenses are managed within the approved budgets

Competencies    

• A deep understanding of retail and brand ethos
• Demonstrated taste level, flair and ability to interpret trends
• Able to construct a balanced and profitable range
• Strategic and proactive approach to problem solving
• Business acumen
• Strong and effective negotiation skills
• Decision-making skills
• Numerical, analytical and interpretive ability
• Assertive and able to communicate effectively
• High attention to detail
• Innovation
• Creative flair
• Merchant mindset
• Commercial and financial acumen
• Ability to integrate into a dynamic team culture, while working toward shared goals
• Ability to establish balanced a baby product range to grow market share
• A strong sense of accountability and responsibility