Ackermans is Looking For A Buyer’s Assistant To Provide Administrative Assistance
- Location: Ackermans Support Centre, South Africa
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Closing Date: Not Specified
About Ackermans
Ackermans is a South African chain of clothing retail stores. Founded in 1916 in Wynberg, Cape Town, Ackermans has over 700 stores across Southern Africa, including in Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, eSwatini and Zambia, and is headquartered in Kuilsrivier near Cape Town.
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Key Responsibilities
1. To execute all administration relating to the procurement process:
- Tendering processes
- Preparation of discussion documents
- Capture & monitor purchase orders
- Style cards & sample management
- Assist with managing on-time delivery by following-up on all samples
2. To provide general assistance to the Buyer/s with:
- Preparation of business plans (i.e. samples)
- Preparation for all merchandise related activities that require product to be pulled, sorted, ordered and hung
- Suppliers queries, answering phones, mark-downs & general administration
3. To communicate and follow-up effectively with all relevant internal and external customers/role/key relationships
Requirements
- Matric (Essential)
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Retail/Fashion/Administration or related field (Preferred)
Experience required:
Previous experience (minimum 2 years) in a Buyer’s Assistant role (preferably in a Retail/Buying environment).
Knowledge & skills required:
- Communicates effectively both within, as well as outside the Company
- Builds and maintain relationships
- Is proficient in the latest Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Has an understanding of the Clothing Retail Cycle & Buying process
- Can prioritise well and be assertive
- Is proactive, deadline driven and flexible to adapt to change
- Has sound planning, organizing and time management skills
- Is fast and accurate with regards to processing and checking detail
- Is able to be “hands on” when the buyer is travelling
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