Current Jobs at Barron

Job purpose

The purpose of the Relationship Consultant is to coordinate the sales process with customers across different segments by capturing orders, liaising with the warehouse and production around stock and branding, sending out and following up on marketing campaigns and to assist with other requests such as indent orders and alterations

Job objectives

Capturing sales orders

• Receive request from customers and capture order on the system accordingly or assist customers with placing the orders on line
• Liaise with the warehouse to confirm stock availability and revert back to the client if required
• Complete the branding check list if it is a branding order and capture order correctly
• Resolving customer queries

Sales campaigns

• Distribute sales campaigns to customer based and follow up with customers by doing a call campaign
• Discuss cross selling and upselling opportunities with the client and capture accordingly

Indent orders

• Complete indent order checklist if customer requires customized product, and submit to sourcing to confirm viability of indent order
• Provide feedback to the customer on the outcome

Alterations

• Coordinate alterations process if required

Job requirements

Qualifications and experience

• NQF 4 Matric or equivalent
• NQF 5 Sales Course
• 2 Years’ Sales/ Sales Admin

Skills, Abilities and Job-Related Knowledge

• Product Knowledge
• Transaction Management
• Sales Knowledge
• Customer Care
• MS D365 (Sales module)
• Communication
• Interpersonal
• Relationship Building
• Assertiveness
• Multi-tasking
• Problem solving

Competencies

• Client relations
• Drive and Commitment
• Implementation & Control
• Teamwork
• Adaptability 

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Job purpose:

The purpose of the Warehouse Clerk is to conduct administrative and clerical duties in different areas of the warehouse.

Job Objectives and Functions:

Monitor Inbound Deliveries

• Collaborate with Supply team to list expected deliveries and prepare for efficient receiving.
• Receive shipments and verify packages according to purchase order and packing lists (quantity, quality, packaging etc.)
• Inspect contents to ensure they are undamaged.
• Label deliveries and allocate them to their designated place.
• Record and report discrepancies to Supervisor and Supply team.
• Maintain accurate electronic as well as physical records and assist in inventory control.

Supplier Payments and Returns

• Ensure goods are accurately registered and receipted onto the ERP system to facilitate accurate and efficient payment of suppliers.
• Provide the required documentation for returning unsatisfactory shipments or receiving replacements.

Manage Bond Outbound Deliveries

• Create Bond SARS clearing instructions.
• Validate SAD500 draft.
• Update BoE details onto D365 system.

Delivery Note Bond Sales Orders.

• Monitor Bond  performance

Capture receiving data.

• Update visual management boards.
• Troubleshooting and problem solving.

Housekeeping

• Accountable for practicing basic housekeeping principles to ensure that workstations are tidy.

Health & Safety

• Responsible for ensuring that health and safety policies are adhered to.

Job requirements:

 Qualifications:

• NQF 4 Matric Essential
• NQF 5 Supply Chain Management Desirable

Knowledge:

• Product Knowledge
• Warehouse Management System
• Bond store procedure
• Warehouse Layout and processes

Experience:

• Warehouse Clerk 1-2 years Essential

Skills:

• English Comprehension
• MS D365
• Verification Skills
• Communication Skills
• Numeracy
• Computer Literacy

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Job Objectives

Product development

• Responsible for developing a proposal in terms of products that need to be introduced to the product line within a specific category based on product forecast, product research, competitor analysis and visiting different product exhibits
• Responsible for identifying and liaising with potential suppliers and establishing whether they are able to meet our product demand and quality requirements
• Develop product policy and verify samples and pre-production samples according to requirements
• Responsible for liaising with suppliers around developing products according to tech packs
• Present proposed product range to Senior Buyer for approval and communicate outcome to relevant suppliers
• Work with Senior Graphic designer around the look and feel of the creative brief for the products and work with the Technical trainer to develop training content on all new products

Tactical sourcing

• Responsible for developing and analysing the company’s spend cube in terms of product range and make recommendations in terms sourcing opportunities
• Responsible for identifying new suppliers, negotiating terms including negotiating price(s), costing, lead times and MOQ’s
• Responsible for placing indent orders after verifying the viability of the order through conducting pre-screening
• Supplier Management and development
• Responsible for the reliable (timely and quality) supply of products by managing suppliers according to the service level agreement (SLA)
• Escalate non-compliance issues to Senior Buyer to resolve
• Process Improvement and Efficiency
• Follow the procurement process which clearly defines the interdependencies between the buyer and planner which is underpinned by analysis and decision-making processes guided by key performance indicators

People Management

• Encourage, implement and reinforce Barron’s Values, Leadership principles and relevant people strategies and initiatives
• Ensure an open, motivated and harmonious work environment in line with Barron’s guidelines

Intelligence – Merchandise

• Assess and understand international and local markets to evaluate and identify trends suitable for incorporation into local strategies
• Research and evaluate local and international product corporate assortments for measuring business performance and identify opportunities for aligning Barron with best practice standards

Financial Ratio - Merchandise

• Provide comprehensive feedback on factors affecting merchandise movement so that appropriate actions can be initiated to promote slow-moving products or cancel the stock and chase into winners. All decisions need to be approved and presented to the senior buyer

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• NQF 7 Fashion Design / Textile Technology
• 3 - 5 years’ Buyer Merchandiser or Product developer in merchandise or retail industry

Skills, Abilities and Job-Related Knowledge

• Negotiation Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills
• Product and range development
• Research
• Verbal Comprehension
• Numerical Comprehension
• Analytical and conceptual problem solving
• MS D365
• Adobe Illustrator
• Ability to navigate through complexity