Fresh Jobs at Footgear SA

Key responsibilities will include:

• Buying & Product Development Support – Assist in managing the buying calendar, developing seasonal ranges, coordinating briefs, and maintaining accurate product data across all import brands.
• Supplier & Stakeholder Coordination – Liaise with international and local suppliers, support product development requests, and ensure smooth communication across teams.
• Trend & Range Analysis – Contribute to trend forecasting, seasonal reviews, and range planning while ensuring brand alignment and avoiding product overlap across Exclusive and Global Brands.
• Pre-Buy Preparation & Meeting Support – Assist with accurate documentation ahead of buy meetings to ensure alignment on OTB, units, pricing, and product details.
• Order Placement & Supplier Coordination – Support order placement, price negotiation and packaging, communicate final product details to suppliers.
• Post-Buy Administration & Communication –Assist with accurate system loading, barcode and pricing confirmation. Coordinate with suppliers, Merchandise, Marketing, and Visual Merchandising on final production and stock updates.
• Shipping Process – Assist with the import shipping process by tracking schedules, managing costings and duties, reporting status updates, and communicating key details to the Merchandise team.
• QC and Fit processes – Assist with managing sample testing, providing feedback to suppliers, and ensuring only approved samples proceed to production.
  Ensure all fit samples meet size standards, coordinating revisions where necessary.

Requirements

Essential Experience:

• 1-2+ years in retail buying or sourcing, with a passion for footwear & accessories.
• Strong numerical skills, price negotiation experience, and awareness of the current economic climate and competitive landscape in South Africa.
• Proactive, dynamic, and detail-oriented with a sense of urgency, able to manage high volumes of work, multitask, and prioritize effectively to achieve results.

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Minimum requirements:

• 2-5 years proven, credible retail experience will be an added advantage in a supervisory or similar role
• Computer literate preferably Outlook, Excel & Retail system understanding
• In depth knowledge of retail policies and procedures
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Be able to work shifts/weekends and public holidays
• Be able to work well independently and competitively 
• Be able to adhere to all company policies and procedures as required
• Be able to manage a staff compliment of ± 4 employees
• Be able to work in a high-pressure environment

Key Performance Areas:

• Turnover
• Employee & customer satisfaction
• Stock Management
• Merchandising
• Administration
• Expense and asset control

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Key Performance Areas:                                                                             

• Inventory allocation accuracy
• Sales performance and stock sell through
• Stock availability and replenishment
• Demand forecasting
• Reporting and analysis

Key responsibilities:

• Accurate Allocation of Seasonal and Non-seasonal stock to optimise sales
• Allocation of management of replenishment stock to support stores
• Store Performance Analysis and reporting
• Product Performance Analysis and reporting
• Inventory Management
• Sales analysis and Forecasting
• Monitor sales forecasts
• Assist with Demand Planning
• Generate and Maintain reports

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant retail/business qualification.
• 1-3 years’ experience relevant experience
• A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed approach to work
• Strong skills in MS Excel (excel on steroids would be beneficial)
• Efficient and accurate attention to detail
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Excellent planning & organising skills
• Action orientated and deadline driven
• Good organisational and people skills
• A team player
• Resilient and tenacious

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Minimum requirements:

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar retail role is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office and retail management systems.
• Strong understanding of cash handling, stock management, and compliance with administrative procedures.
• Solid knowledge of retail policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience in managing customer service, staff, stock, and sales.
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills.
• Flexible and available to work weekends, public holidays, and shifts as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales: Drive store performance by meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Stock & Inventory control: Maintain accurate stock levels and efficient stock management.
• Operations & Administration: Oversee internal processes, ensuring adherence to policies and smooth day-to-day operations.
• Employee satisfaction: Foster a positive and motivated team environment.
• Customer satisfaction: Deliver exceptional service and resolve customer concerns effectively.