Fresh Jobs at Truworths

Key Responsibilities    

• Assisting the Sourcing Co-ordinators in compiling the “new brief packs”
• Co-ordination of outward and inward bound parcels
• Recording the movements of all garments, swatches, artwork, colour submissions on the relevant (GIS) system Conveying garments to and from Departments for fit sessions
• Ensuring the availability of garments for reviews/showing etc.
• Constant liaison with vendors/buyers on day-to-day issues
• Internal payment system activities/orders for local packaging
• General administration

Qualifications and Experience    

Qualification/s:

• Minimum grade 12

Experience / Knowledge:

• At least 2 to 3 years previous administration and clerical experience – ideally within a clothing retailer and/or importer
• Computer literate (Excel,Word)
• Competencies    Ability to work under pressure
• High energy levels and self-motivator
• Attention to detail
• Strong team orientation
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)

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Key Responsibilities    

• The ability to research, understand and work with global trends in order to identify what is new and happening, in terms of colours, fabric, styles and trims for the next season.
• Key to the role would be the ability to communicate and influence a team consisting of Buyers, Planners, Designers and the Merchandise Leadership team.
• Package seasonal information producing trend documents in an enticing and easy to understand manner.
• Use your accurate trend analysis and design skill to develop an extensive range of garments.

Qualifications and Experience    

• 3+ years of Newborn and/or Kidswear design experience in a similar fashion retail or creative manufacturing environment.
• Using your expertise and experience in Kidswear design, coupled with a great fashion eye where you enjoy being part of a dynamic team of like minded individuals.
• On the other hand, you may be designing another fashion product area but have a passion for Kidswear.

Competencies    

• Skilled in Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience and knowledge of garment construction and fabric.

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Key Responsibilities    

• System administration and support of various merchant systems
• One on one training
• Updating Excel spreadsheets (figures, board reports), creating summaries, etc.
• Maintenance of size curves
• Administration and execution of markdowns
• Administration and execution of promotions
• Support to the ticketing administration function and queries
• Liaison between Merchandise, Store Design, Field, Buying Divisions and Information Systems Department support team.
• Following up with problem resolution
• Co-ordinating merchandise restructure
• Communicating with Merchants

Qualifications and Experience    

• Matric
• Numerate tertiary qualification is highly advantageous
• 5+ years experience within a similar role is preferred
• Be proficient in MS Office, specifically good knowledge of Excel

Competencies    

TECHNICAL

• Numerical ability

BEHAVIOURAL:

• High attention to detail
• Good communication and relationship building skills
• High level of confidentiality and integrity is essential
• Self-motivator with proven ability to work accurately under pressure
• Energetic
• Pro-active
• Team player

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Key Responsibilities    

• Identifying new retail sites and expansion opportunities for Truworths Group brands in SA and neighbouring countries. This requires an intimate knowledge of both cities and small towns in and around SA.
• Negotiating on behalf of the Truworths Group to secure the best location in a mall, new retail development or town for all the Truworths Group brands.
• Collaborating with various teams to obtain inputs and feedback in respect of new store proposals.
• Preparing feasibility studies (i.e. regarding the viability of the store) including profiling each store to determine the market opportunity and which brands/departments should be included in the merchandise mix.
• Negotiating the terms and conditions of new store and office Heads of Agreement/leases.
• Timely renewal of existing leases.
• Ensuring compliance with agreed lease terms.
• Facilitating the resolution of maintenance issues in stores.
• Assisting with the resolution of account and lease queries from landlords.

Qualifications and Experience    

• Tertiary degree not critical but preferred (Financial, Legal, Property Management, etc.)
• At least 10 years’ experience either in a property development role (retail development preferred) or a retail property management role.

Competencies    

Behavioural:

• Strong negotiation skills
• Proven ability to work well under pressure
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to understand and negotiate lease terms and lease agreements
• Solution-oriented
• Resourceful and able to work independently
• Excellent time management and task prioritisation skills
• Self-disciplined and self-motivated
• Numerate ability and understanding of retail property principles and feasibilities
• Computer literate