Cape Union Mart International
Job Details
Division
Cape Union Mart
Minimum experience
Not Applicable
Company primary industry
Retail
Job functional area
Other
Job Description
An opportunity has become available at our Head Office (Cape Town) within Cape Union Mart for two Buyers Assistants within the Outdoor department for Ladies Lifestyle (Rare Earth) and Ladies K-Way.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 briefsSample room and sample management which includessample requests & follow up,sample preparation for reviews;sample handover to online photography & marketing; andsample room organizationTracking & following up on approvals & preproduction sample submissionUpdate PLM, product lists & reports with correct imagery & informationManagement of onboarding new suppliers to the systemAdministration of product codes and raising orders, sending PO’s to suppliers and keeping the PLM up to date with product codes and PO numbersLoading product onto PLM following range review and maintaining PLM with relevant amendmentsTake ownership of sample sale preparation and set up prior to date allocatedReview preparationTracking & following up on elements pertaining to product developmentManage the process of samples being photographed for onlineAssist with supplying information for marketing and Visual merchandising briefsAssisting with the compiling of store reportsVisual support e.g. preparing PowerPoint presentations for internal meetingsRequirements: MatricRelevant tertiary qualification (Advantageous)Candidates who have 1-2 years in a similar role will be given preferenceComputer literacy and Microsoft Office Proficiency is a mustProduct knowledge i.e. knowledge of consumer electronics and related products and trendsThe ability to multitask & organize is essential to the roleJob Related Behavioural Competencies.Analytical thinking and problem solvingEagerness 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 playerAbility to build strong relationships.Verbal and written communication skillsPlease note: The Cape Union Mart Group is committed to transformation. Appointments and promotions will be made based on candidates who best meet the requirements for the position. Preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team, aligned to our Employment Equity plan.
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