Senior Buyer: Jet - Speciality at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Key Responsibilities: 

• Procure and range build appropriate ranges aligned to the strategy with special attention to all trading opportunities.  
• Assess complex situations and implement workable solutions.  
• Have a high degree of organisation and prioritization skills  
• Successfully source and procure a balanced range of merchandise in line with company strategy.  
• 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 to deliver Financial business KPI’S  
• Build and maintain good relationships with employees, suppliers, and key functions in the business.  
• Contribute to growth /profit through innovative ideas  
• Availability to go on buying trips (local and international)  
• Understanding and delivering a clear product strategy aligned with specific store brand strategy   
• Think in terms of the "big picture" as well as consider specifics and detail.  
• Drive product efficiencies and key measures     
• Assess complex situations and implement workable solutions.  
• Communicate effectively at all levels.  
• Team player and be able to foster collaboration across buying and planning functions.  

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Diploma, Graduate Degree, or Post Graduate Degree  
• Have experience as Buyer in apparel (5+ years essential)  
• Experience as a buyer in sleepwear and accessories will be an added advantage 
• 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).  

Skills:  

• Excellent planning, organisational and interpersonal skills.  
• Uncompromising negotiation skills  
• Good analytical skills  
• Have a solid understanding of Quick Response model 
• Excellent Time management skills  
• Good communication skills  
• Good judgement and problem-solving skills  

Behaviours:  

• Applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives  
• forms, develops and leads a group of individuals toward the achievement of a common team objective 
• Creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success 
• thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation  
• Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives  
• Understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people 
• Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes 
• Quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment 
• Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems 
• High level of EQ and resolution driven  
• High level of tolerance and resilience.  
• Must be able to be decisive and ability to handle pressure.  
• Have a value mind-set, speed & agility, and a can-do mentality   
• Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets 
• Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results 
• Diplomatic and tactful, while also being assertive