Buyers Administrator: Sportscene

at  The Foschini Group

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Matric, Higher Certificate or Diploma.
• Have experience as a Buyer Administrator.
• Integral understanding of the clothing retail Cycle and Buying Process.
• A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages (knowledge of Excel, Word & E-mail would be preferable).
• Exposure to Imports and Shipments.

SKILLS:

• Planning & Organising.
• Policy & Procedures.
• Market Research and Analysis.
• Supplier Management.
• Requirements Analysis.

• Administratively supporting all aspects of the buying process.
• Ensuring timeous placement of orders onto the purchasing system.
• Maintaining a control system for the sample room.
• Compiling, balancing, and updating spreadsheets and reports.
• All preparations prior to presentations.
• Completing all administrative documentation that is related to loading products into the TFG system.
• Building constructive and mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers.
• Communicating with suppliers to gather all information required to load product.
• Managing orders through the critical path process.
• Pulling of weekly reports on incoming stock and liaising with suppliers for keep samples.
• General office administration and ad hoc duties as required by the department.