Senior Footwear Buyer

Contract person for this position:

Rayleen Lentz

rayleen@joblinkplacement.co.za

Website: www.joblinkplacement.co.za

Experience:

Minimum 10+ years’ experience in a Footwear Buying Role.

Reporting Structure:

The Footwear Buyer will report directly to Buying HOD.

Qualifications:

• Matric Required
• Relevant degree/ diploma (Fashion / Textile / Production / Procurement)- advantageous

Job Purpose: –

• To take charge and procure Footwear products within specified parameters whilst adhering to OTB (Open to Buy) / Purchasing Budgets, GP and Markdowns within the business.
• To manage product processes from conception to delivery of order.
• To support the needs of the Footwear Department and function within the business whilst inspiring innovation and future trends.
• To be proficient across all roles related to the buying department whilst reporting on key areas relating to business performance.
• To highlight key areas that aid efficient decision-making within the business.

Competencies (skills & attributes)

• Attention to detail
• Strong negotiation skills
• Results driven position with all targets needing to be met.

Goals and targets (non-negotiable KPI’s)

• Sales targets
• GP targets
• Markdown targets
• Outstanding order targets (cancellations / stock movements)
• OTB fulfilment

Key Responsibilities

Product Analysis

• Analyse product review and analysis of previous seasons
• Report on supplier SWOT
• Analyse competitor product and pricing
• Interpret global trends in context of the company’s target markets.
• Collate product feedback by maintaining close communication with stores.
• In-depth Data analysis of footwear department on a whole
• Report on Key areas within footwear department

Product Procurement

• Place orders to release OTB within agreed criteria / targets and policy
• Ensure OTB fulfilment (category + seasonal)
• Track all order statuses within the Footwear Department
• Monitor the data integrity of orders captured
• Ensure relevant product for promotional activities
• Management of supply chain from placement of order to delivery including quality approval.

Trade analysis

• Weekly analysis of trade against sales plan and adjust forward orders accordingly
• Review of best and worst sellers by category and adjust forward orders accordingly
• Determine promotional and markdown pricing
• Manage outstanding orders and order amendments

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• Relevant Degree / Diploma (Advantageous)
• Advanced Excel
• Valid Drivers License

Undertakings:

• Criminal / Credit Check
• Fraud Check
• Qualification verification