Key Responsibilities:
- Administratively supporting all aspects of the buying process
- Ensuring timeous placement of orders onto the purchasing system
- Creating and updating Brand & Commodity Mapsheets, spreadsheets and reports
- Compiling Launch Calendars & managing all communications pertaining to this
- All preparations prior to presentations & meetings such as Strategy, Seasonal SWOT, Quarterly Range Reviews, VM- & Marketing meetings and Weekly Trade Reports
- Completing all administrative documentation that is related to loading products and images into, as well as creating order on the TFG system – focus being Buyplan & PMM
- Building constructive and mutually beneficial relationships with Brands
- Communicating with Brands to gather all information required to load product & create orders
- Processing of all amendments and communicating changes to relevant parties
- Supporting & Liaising DC’s, GMP & Customer service teams in resolving any issues or queries that occur daily (AD HOC)
- Managing orders through the critical path process
- Pulling of weekly reports on Last Week’s Performance & formulating trade feedback
- Able to do a Comp Shop on their own
- Key Liaison pertaining to product info between Merch- and the Marketing- & ONMI teams
- Taking Minutes & making Notes during all key meetings
Qualifications and Experience:
- Matric, Higher Certificate or Diploma
- Buying Admin experience
- Understanding of the clothing retail Cycle and Buying Process
- Love of Sneaker Culture
- Excel & PowerPoint proficient
Skills:
- Deadline driven & Time Management
- Market Research and Analysis
- Solution Orientated
- Excellent Communication
Behaviours:
- Collaborates - effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
- Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
- Customer Focus - understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers specific to a Branded Environment
- Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
- Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
- Persuades - effectively influences others by gaining support and commitment in the delivery of organisational goals and objectives
- Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
- Adaptable to Change – eager to learn new processes and evolve based on business needs; enjoys mastering systems & processes becoming a super user; ability to adapt at a moments notice based on new information coming to light
- Big Picture Thinking – Demonstrates the ability to consider diverse perspectives and feedback from multiple channels, effectively synthesising information to identify clear, actionable points
Preference will be given but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
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Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We’re a purpose-led business, and on this team, you’ll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.
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