Job Description

Job Category: Merchandise Buying
:
To support and assist the Buying and Planning team with administrative and technical duties to enable the merchant processes and timelines.
Responsibilities:
Sample Management
Manage end to end coordination of the sample process - receipt from supplier including quality assurance and sign off in order to support relevant merchandise functions.
Showroom / Stock room Maintenance
Maintain the Buyer/Senior Buyer's showroom/storeroom spaces in order to maintain an optimal environment for merchandise processes to take place.
Buying Administration Support
Support the buying team through execution of administrative buying functions (e.g. labelling & photographing range, taking minutes, capturing orders, follow up with suppliers, system maintenance, liaise with marketing & quality departments etc.) in order to meet critical path deadlines.
Coordinate and follow-up between various stakeholders on a micro and macro level in order to support the Buyer/Senior Buyer in the execution of product briefs with the end result of maximising sales
Planning Administration Support
Support the planning team through execution of administrative planning functions such as order book amendments, booking process, attribution, order capturing, system related amendments.
Qualifications:
Education
Matric or NQF4 equivalent
Tertiary Qualification
Experience
0 - 1 year
(Retail/supplier experience preferred)
Specific Knowledge
Administration and organisational skills. Numeracy and Computer literacy. Communication skills. Knowledge of garment or product construction (preferable).
Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.