Buyers Assistant - Footwear

We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly organised Buyer's Assistant to support the Footwear Buying team at our client's offices in Durban. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for fashion and retail, strong administrative skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

If you're organised, creative, and excited about building a career in fashion, this is an excellent opportunity to kick-start your journey as their next Buyer's Assistant.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the Buyer with day-to-day administrative tasks – from raising orders and managing samples to prepping for range reviews.
• Compiling pre-packs and communicating additional order information to suppliers.
• Supporting the team in all activities on a daily basis designed to ensure achievement of department budgets.
• Maintaining and arranging buyer samples according to predetermined instruction's
• Rail maintenance and product tracking.
  
• Assisting Buyers with preparing for key strategic meetings.
• Meeting required deadlines as per critical path.
• Maintaining good relationships while liaising with suppliers on behalf of buyer.
• Keeping abreast of competition by regular visits comp visits and company store visits.
• Working with Suppliers and Supplier Accounts.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Grade 12 + relevant tertiary studies in Clothing/Fashion or similar.
3 years of administrative experience (fashion and Footwear ).
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office – must be able to work on Excel.
A love for fashion, creativity, teamwork, and getting things done!