Cape Union Mart
An opportunity has become available at our Head Office (Cape Town) within Old Khaki for a Buyers Assistant.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide full time, comprehensive administrative support to buyers in all activities & product categories including fit sessions, range build, meetings, email queries & product briefs
Sample room and sample management which includes
sample requests & follow up,
sample preparation for reviews;
sample handover to online photography & marketing; and
sample room organization
Tracking & following up on approvals & preproduction sample submission
Update PLM, product lists & reports with correct imagery & information
Management of onboarding new suppliers to the system
Administration of product codes and raising orders, sending PO’s to suppliers and keeping the PLM up to date with product codes and PO numbers
Loading product onto PLM following range review and maintaining PLM with relevant amendments
Take ownership of sample sale preparation and set up prior to date allocated
Review preparation
Tracking & following up on elements pertaining to product development
Manage the process of samples being photographed for online
Assist with supplying information for marketing and Visual merchandising briefs
Assisting with the compiling of store reports
Visual support e.g. preparing PowerPoint presentations for internal meetings
Requirements:
Matric
Relevant tertiary qualification (Advantageous)
Candidates who have 1-2 years in a similar role will be given preference
Computer literacy and Microsoft Office Proficiency is a must
Product knowledge i.e. knowledge of consumer electronics and related products and trends
The ability to multitask & organize is essential to the role
Job Related Behavioural Competencies.
Analytical thinking and problem solving
Eagerness to learn.
Time Management and ability to meet deadlines and overcome challenges.
Ability to clearly and concisely articulate problems and explain exactly how to reproduce them.
Being proactive and taking initiative in your role.
Ability to effectively work in a team environment while being self-directed and highly motivated.
Team player
Ability to build strong relationships.
Verbal and written communication skills
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