Buyer Clothing

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Pick n Pay Clothing is looking for a passionate, energetic individual to join our dynamic team! If you’re detail-oriented, highly organized, and ready to deliver amazing results in girls' wear, we want you! This is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Minimum Requirements

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

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

• Align with Pick N Pay values
• Merchant mindset
• Commercial and financial acumen
• Networking and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated and own development-driven mindset

Key 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 maximise profit and grow market share

Manage Open to Buy (OTB) effectively to maximise sales and minimise markdown

Ensure all confirmed styles are loaded into SAP timeously

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

Reduce waste and increase sustainability strategies in product ranges

Develop a product proposition that is affordable but has a high emphasis on high quality fabrics and fits

Increase value of the department by working as a team and delivering the strategic intent of the brand proposition into tangible product strategies

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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