• Complete all administrative documentation that is related to loading of products into the TFG system.
• Building constructive and mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers.
• Communicating with suppliers to gather all information required to load product.
• Processing of all amendments and communicating changes to relevant parties.
• Supporting the customer service team in resolving product and order queries and complaints and product sourcing and pricing queries.
• Managing orders through the critical path process.
• Pulling weekly reports on incoming stock and liaising with suppliers for keep samples.
• Managing sample process between retail and production.
• Prepping of product and documents for quarterly SWOT’s
• Able to do a Comp Shop on their own
• Pulling samples / images for weekly sales reports or product meetings as requested by the buyer.
• Assisting Buyers with order placements.
• Maintaining the retail sample room.
• Assist with coordination of QA samples

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant qualification – preferably in Fashion (Not necessary but a plus)
• Minimum 1 years’ experience as a Buyers Assistant
• Competent in Microsoft applications (Excel, PP etc)

Skills: 

• Strong computer skills and an affinity to learn new systems
• Basic Analytical Skills

Behaviours: 

• Builds Networks – establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• 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
• Ensures Accountability – takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Plans and Aligns – develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.