TFG Stores Vacancies – Buyer – Archive

Job Description:

In sportscene we believe that we inspire the love of sneaker and urban culture.  If you believe that too, then we have the perfect position for you.

An opportunity has become available in our buying team for a Buyer in our Archive area.  If you’re passionate about Streetwear, product development and have sound buying experience then this is the position for you.

Job Responsibilities:

• Successfully source and procure a range for Archive.
• Procure and range build appropriate ranges aligned to the strategy with special attention to quick response and trading opportunities.
• Work closely with the planner, through analysis of previous sales patterns, market trends and brand initiatives.
• Formulate departmental strategies to maximize sales and then timeously source and secure stock to implement strategies.
• Negotiate effectively.
• Build and maintain good relationships with staff, suppliers (both nationally & internationally) and key functions in the business.
• Think in terms of the “big picture” as well as consider specifics and detail.
• Assess complex situations and implement workable solutions.

Job Requirements:

• Have experience as a buyer (3+ year essential)
• Have a high degree of organisation and prioritization skills
• Have  a strong business acumen and merchant thinking
• Excellent planning, organising and interpersonal skills
• Have a high degree of decision making ability and be service orientated
• Be assertive and communicate at all levels.
• Be a team player
• A proven solid track record in buying
• An interest in and knowledge of trends.
• A working knowledge of the current computer software packages (knowledge of Excel, Word & E-mail would be preferable).

Job Details:

Company: The Foschini Group – TFG

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Cape Town

Application Deadline: N/A

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