Overview
Buyers Assistant – Poetry Jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape at Cape Union Mart International
The Poetry team is currently searching for a Buyer’s Assistant to assist the buyers with product / sample management and administrative duties across the homeware portfolio. The successful candidate should be a problem solver, organized, self-motivated, thrive under pressure, and have a keen eye for detail and design.
The perfect candidate will be someone who is dynamic, has a keen eye for design, appreciates beauty and innovation, has great flare, is knowledgeable and a learner at heart and is pro-active in all aspects of the job.
Role and Responsibilities:
Provide full time, comprehensive administrative support to buyers in all activities & product categories including fit sessions, range build, meetings, email queries and product briefs.
Sample room and sample rail management
Take ownership of samples for sample sale and assist with Leisure sample sale set-up
Arrange for samples to be sent to the E-comm team for photography ahead of the product launch date.
Ensure that all products submitted to photography are uploaded onto the product image library.
Assist with supplying product information for marketing and visual merchandising briefs
Assist with the compiling of store reports and buyers Briefs
Provide marketing with product information after seasonal shoots & prep samples for shoots
Create a techpack framework on PLM for all seasonal styles
Management of product approvals, sending approvals to suppliers ex lab dip approvals
Set-up, prep and assist in meetings
Requirements
Matric / Gr12
Relevant tertiary qualification (advantageous)
Candidates who have 1- 2 years experience in a similar role will be given preference
Computer literacy and Microsoft Office Proficiency is a must, excel advantageous
Candidates with PLM experience will be given preference
The ability to multitask and be organized is essential to the role
Excel and Powerpoint proficiency would be beneficial
Competencies required:
Time management
Excellent communication skills
An effective team player
Results & solution driven
Resilient & tenacious with high energy levels in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Ability to prioritize, manage time, maintain high levels of drive & initiative under pressure
Detail-orientated & accurate
Proactive, innovative, passionate, committed, self-motivated, driven and trustworthy
Willing to go the extra mile
Please 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.
Title: Buyers Assistant – Poetry
Company: Cape Union Mart International
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
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