Essential Knowledge:
critical path & buying process, an understanding of the retail clothing market, customers, and rivals in South Africa, as well as the fashion retail cycle
With a flair/eye for acceptable product for your target market, you comprehend the trends that are relevant.
Understanding product components and having appropriate product expertise in style and construction
Learn how to construct ranges.
A strong aptitude for numerical data analysis and manipulation
Good business acumen and trading sense
Enthusiasm for staying current with the newest fashions, trends, and colors
REQUIRED TALENTS:
A strong capacity to analyze and manipulate numerical data
A sensible trader mentality and merchant skills
delivery skills
a desire to stay current with the newest fashions, colors, and trends
Is proficient with all of the newest Microsoft programs
To achieve the desired value proposition, you must be able to recognize, differentiate, comprehend, and evaluate colors, CAD clearances, and strike offs engineer clothing / products.
Travel (international travel)
Recognize and analyze patterns that are pertinent to the Ackerman client.
to establish a common vision and to have a positive impact on others
Construct balanced ranges
Maintain effective communication at all levels, both inside and outside the organization.
Establish and nurture mutually beneficial ties with suppliers
Successfully negotiate and get win-win deals with others
Important:
three to five years of documented retail experience purchasing clothing
Qualification:
Matric or a Grade 12 Certificate
Having a relevant qualification in fashion design, textile design, clothing production, product development, merchandising, or a similar area would be beneficial.
Department
Purchasing
Position
The Purchaser
Sites
Ackermans Help Center
Kind of work
Full-time:APPLY