Senior Footwear Buyer

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Retail Industry based in Durban, KZN is currently looking to employ a Senior Footwear Buyer.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in a Footwear Buying Role.
• Business travel will be required – 1 week per month.
• Discount Retailer / Buyer experience would be extremely beneficial / advantageous
• Senior role – individual must be able to run the department independently.
• Dynamic, forward-thinking individual who is aware of current and upcoming trends, but with budgets and costs in mind.
• Matric required; relevant degree/diploma (Fashion / Textile / Production / Procurement) advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Always on top of the latest buying trends and tricks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Valid code 8 driver’s license – endorsed.

• Analyse product reviews from previous seasons.
• Report on supplier SWOT.
• Analyse competitor products and pricing.
• Interpret global trends in the context of the company’s target markets.
• Collate product feedback through communication with stores.
• Perform in-depth data analysis of the footwear department.
• Report on key areas within the footwear department.
• Monitor workflow and assist where necessary.

• Place orders to released OTB within agreed criteria/targets and policy.
• Ensure OTB fulfilment (category and seasonal).
• Track and monitor the status and data integrity of orders within the Footwear Department.
• Ensure relevant products for promotional activities.
• Manage the supply chain from order placement to delivery, including quality approval.

• Analyse weekly trade against sales plans and adjust forward orders accordingly.
• Review best and worst sellers by category and adjust forward orders.
• Determine promotional and markdown pricing.
• Manage outstanding orders and amendments.