Fabric Merchandiser - Maternity Cover at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Key Responsibilities:

• Sourcing new fabrications.
• Purchasing and allocating of fabric (local and import)
• Ensuring fabric purchased on time according to retail requirements.
• Issuing and following up on purchase orders
• Follow up on all administrative functions pertaining to the procurement process
• Have up to date knowledge on the latest fabric developments and trends
• Establish and maintain key relationships with fabric agents and mills
• Negotiate best prices and delivery dates with suppliers
• Manage stock fabric utilisation in line with stock targets
• Compiling and maintaining up to date stock books

Qualifications and Experience:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (preferably Design/Clothing Production/Fabric technology) and /or
• A minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in a similar role and similar environment

Skills:

• Extensive fabric knowledge
• Knowledge of a PLM system would be advantageous
• Knowledge of garment construction