Senior Merchandising Manager - Midrand Verfied

R 50 000 - 70 000 per month Midrand, Gauteng Midrand, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 07-10-2019 8:15:12 AM
02-12-2019 8:15:12 AM
Senior Merchandising Manager – Midrand MKT307E
Salary: R50 000 – R70 000 per month

Are you a dynamic, innovative and creative individual? Do you have experience in product buying, product development and have strong business acumen?
If you would like the opportunity to join a dynamic team, then this is the ideal position for you!

Requirements:
B. Consumer Science degree or Tertiary Qualification (Bachelors, BCOM Supply Chain, Buying, etc) (Required)
A minimum 10 years retail buying experience with major retail groups
Fashion-forward sensibility and ability to identify and capitalize on current trends
A good understanding of retail and product strategy
Proven negotiation skills and experience with supplier management
Sound People Management Skills
A clear understanding of the retail cycle and buying process
The Foshini Group, Edcon or similar training
Direct control over buying budget in excess of R300m
Deep understanding of planning systems, processes and forecasting
High attention to detail
Strong sales analysis skills
Experience in Indian and China sourcing
Ability to manage a departmental team in excess of 40 members
A proven track record in buying
Advanced level in MS Office package - with a specific focus on Excel

Your responsibilities will include:
• Guiding the team to effectively source merchandise in accordance with the approved product matrix that meets the target customers' needs in terms of price, quality and fashion ability. To deliver to the company’s agreed value proposition, a commercially viable range of merchandise at competitive prices; taking into consideration competitor activity
• Achieve and exceed the company’s sales, inflow margin and GP Rands as signed off at the seasonal business plan meetings
• Strategically influencing product and assortment/range planning, based on historical and forecasted information
• Ensure that the appropriate product is selected and proposed to maximize sales in support of the agreed marketing and on-line visual merchandising plan
• Give input into company strategy and formulate a clearly defined product plan in line with company strategy
• Develop and implement a strategy to ensure that the correct supplier/s are sourced, selected and developed for the company and to manage them according to company’s policies and procedures (If correct policies and procedures are not in place these have to be documented and implemented)
• Develop and implement the agreed quality specifications and standards and to ensure compliance
• Determine and manage the merchandise procurement process to ensure on time delivery with reference to the agreed company critical path
• Critically analyse and evaluate data in order to make strategic business decisions, which affect turnover and business growth
• Assess complex situations and implement workable solutions
• Communicate effectively at all levels
• Planning, with regards to stock management, including markdowns
• IT, with regards to projects and reporting requirements
• Finance, with regards to seasonal budgets etc
• Marketing, with regards to building and promoting the brand
• Manage structure and placements (people) within the team to maximize productivity and achieve company objectives
• Develop and empower the Buying team by implementing sound people management practices, employee relations and a climate and culture of high performance
• Cost-effectively manage expenses
• Continuously review the buying function and its methodology and identify and implement improvements