Buyers Assistant Job Vacancy in South Africa at Woolworths

Job Title: Buyers Assistant - Kidswear
REF: CBGM/BL/Buyers Assistant - Kidswear/Western Cape/130712

Recruiter: Woolworths (Pty) Ltd
End Date: 2012-07-20
AA/EE: Applicable
Contract Permanent
Location: Western Cape
Available: A.s.a.p
Category: Retail
Offer: Market Related
Reporting To: N/A
Job Grade: Functional Support
Division: Clothes, Buying and General Merchandise
Positions: 2
Introduction
To achieve the team’s goals by providing administrative support to the Buyer to ensure the smooth running of the department
Minimum Requirements

Relevant qualification (i.e. Design, Clothing and Retail Management)
Buying administrative experience in a Retail/Clothing manufacturing environment is preferable
Demonstrated taste level and flair
Customer orientation
Team player
Effective communication skills
Planning and organizing ability
Strong administrative skills
Results driven and proactive
Attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure
Computer literacy



“In accordance with Woolworths’ Employment Equity approach, preference will be given to Internal EE candidates and Designated African External candidates.”
Job Specification
Assist in ensuring the product range is delivered timeously to meet our customers’ needs
Provide input into the development and delivery of the departmental strategy
Ensure garments are available for all reviews
Management of Critical Path via RMS / Quest
Contract and purchase order management
Ensure that all red and black seals are approved
Administer all contract and import orders
Administer and maintain RMS, including item set up, preparation and management of contracting and management of buying ordering process
Manage the control of review and marketing samples as well as sample sales
Ensure that the venue and relevant documents are prepared for reviews
Liaise with stores, franchisees and suppliers

Apply to:

http://woolworths.pnet.co.za/#s=job_search