Buyer: Boyswear

We’re on the lookout for a trendsetter, analytical genius, and all-around fashion enthusiast to join our team as a Boyswear Buyer! If you have a passion for kids fashion, an eye for emerging trends, and the ability to turn insights into incredible product selections, we want to hear from you.

Bring your A-game and help us shape the future of Boys fashion in the value space.

KNOWLEDGE required:

• Knowledge of SA’s retail clothing market, customers and competitors, an understanding of the fashion Retail Cycle, critical path & buying process
• Understanding of relevant trends with a flair/eye for acceptable product for your target market
• Relevant product knowledge with regards to styling and constructions and an understanding of product components
• Experience building ranges in Kids Clothing
• Sound ability to analyse and work with numerical data
• Passion for keeping up to date with the latest trends, styles and colors

SKILLS required:

• A sound ability to analyse and work with numerical data
• Merchant skills and a sound trader mentality
• Presentation skills
• Competent in all the latest Microsoft applications
• Identify, distinguish, understand and assess colours, CAD approvals and strike offs engineer garments/products to achieve the desired value proposition
• Understand and interpret trends relevant to the product category
• Create a shared vision and positively influence others
• Build ranges
• Communicate effectively at all levels both within and outside the company
• Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers
• Effectively negotiate and secure win-win agreements with others

Essential:

• 3-5 years proven retail experience in the procurement of apparel

Qualification:

• A Grade 12 Certificate/Matric
• A relevant qualification in Fashion Design, Textile Design / Clothing Production / Product Development / Merchandising