Job Description

• Administratively supporting all aspects of the buying process.
• Management of the critical path alongside the buyer.
• Ensuring timeous placement of orders onto the purchasing system.
• Manage samples: shopped on International buying trips by taking pictures, tagging and organizing rails, between QA and suppliers, marketing handovers and sample sale prep.
• Maintaining all images loaded on buyplan against PO numbers.
• Follow up on orders on a weekly basis to confirm DC bookings and deliveries.
• Order raising with a defined time period across branded and own brand.
• Order amendments on PMM and Buyplan.
• Sample Room management.
• Following up on marketed styles to ensure products launch on correct dates as agreed to.
• Updating Marketing handover documents with information pulled off relevant systems.
• Updating VM look books on a quarterly basis.
• Compiling and updating ppt’s with branded product as briefed by buyer.
• Building constructive and mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers.
• All preparations prior to presentations and meetings (booking rooms, printing documents ect.).
• Take minutes during meetings.
• Ordering tickets on ITL website.
• General office administration and ad hoc duties as required by the department.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Have a minimum of a Matric Qualification.
• Have a working knowledge of Ms Word, Excel and Power Point (ODBMS would be advantageous).
• Previous experience as a Buyer's Assistant is required.

Skills:

• Be highly organised, numerate, and have exceptional co-ordination ability.
• Have the ability to multi-task and be flexible.
• Excel in a pressurised environment.
• Have a problem-solving approach to work.
• Must be able to work with a team.
• Must possess a positive attitude.

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,
• 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.

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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