Buyers Assistant
Posted on 2025-04-23
| Employer | Abantu Staffing Solutions |
|---|---|
| Salary | 0 |
| Category | Retail |
| Location | Eastern Cape / East London |
Job Summary
Job Purpose:
- The Buyers Assistant supports the needs of the Buying Department and
Senior Buyers and needs to be proficient across all tasks relating to these
roles. Reporting to the Head Of Department of the Buying Department
Minimum
Requirements:
- Matric / Grade 12
- Qualification in Fashion Design / similar administrative role (advantageous)
- 2+ Years experience in a similar role in retail buying is advantageous
- Drivers License
- Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills
Main
Responsibilities:
Order Administration:
- Update OTB (Open to Buy) sheets and notify Buyers
- Administration of all products and orders placed by Buyers
- Product and orders control checks to ensure data integrity
- Manage Kimble, swing tag and courier requirements
Reporting:
- Follow up on outstanding orders and report to Buyers
- Compile competitive pricing reports
- Assist Buyers in compiling specific reports eg, best/worst sellers, promotion product
- Delivery and Quality Approvals
- Sign off product deliveries against Buyers order specifications
- Sign off on product quality using sample received from warehouse
Sample Control:
- Sample follow ups with suppliers
- Maintain sample archiving processes
- Prepare samples for review and promotional activities
- Compile review outcome document
- Assist with sample management in the promotion process and oversee correct use of product on the Buyers behalf
Store support:
- Timeous feedback to relevant persons on store and customer enquiries
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Manage Time Efficiently
- Strong Numeracy and Literacy Skills
- Data expert (advanced excel)
- Excellent communication Skills
- Excellent administrative Skills
- Highly flexible and adaptable to suit departmental needs
- Ability to work within a team and as an individual
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Buyers Assistant position available in Eastern Cape, East London. This job position was posted by Abantu Staffing Solutions. The job has been posted as a free ad on 2025-04-23 at 13:00:19 in the Retail category
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