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- An opportunity has just become available in our Clothing Baby Department. We are looking for someone to join our brand. For this exciting opportunity, we require a seasoned buyer with resilience, innovation and energy in the field. Deliver profitable & sustainable departmental growth by buying a balanced product range that meets and exceeds customer expectations within the agreed KPIs.
- Bachelors Degree |Relevant Diploma i.e. Design, Clothing Management Retail Management.
- 5+ years Clothing Buying - Retail experience
- 3+ years buying experience specific to Baby.
- Must be computer literate
- SAP knowledge is an added advantage
- A deep understanding of retail and brand ethos
- Demostrated 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
- 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 KPIs 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
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