Procurement / Fashion Buying Executive

Ruff 'n' Tumble

Lagos, Nigeria

4d ago

source : Fuzu

Required Skills & Qualifications

A First Degree in any related discipline.

Buying and Merchandising training certification is an added advantage.

A minimum of 3 years’ experience in buying / procurement, experience in fashion buying would be an added advantage.

Knowledgeable in buying a wide product range

Knowledgeable in clothing buying trends

Knowledgeable in managing buying logistics from international market to Nigeria

Knowledgeable in managing and maintaining relationship with foreign suppliers

Knowledgeable in buying data analysis and reporting

Knowledge of sourcing from International fashion market

Proficient with the use of Microsoft office

Retail Pro knowledge would be an added advantage

Knowledgeable in managing wide product range

Good interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal)

Ability to pay attention to details

Good organizing, planning and prioritizing skills

Excellent Numerical and Analytical Capability

Responsibilities

To maintain awareness of all fashion and market trends and new brands or designers and review them as potential suppliers.

Assist the Buying Manager to capture all relevant commercial and product information from buying appointments and attend key appointments with the Buyer when required.

Maintain buying spreadsheets and records with all product information.

Maintain buying spreadsheets for own departments and keep Open To Buy up to date.

Provide the Merchandising team with all relevant product details, including exchange rates and mark ups to ensure orders are raised accurately and efficiently and with correct authorization to ensure speedy administration through the business

Booking and authorizing release of deliveries

Liaise with accounts department regarding supplier payment terms, discount and stock discrepancies.

Monitor current season stock and propose repeat orders where appropriate.

Ensure all authorized reorders are placed in timely manner with supplier and raised by the Merchandising Team.

Monitor and maintain A-Season stock in terms of depth on sizes and re-order when required.

Inform stores of planned deliveries.

Organize and administer stock swaps

Partner with merchandising team to ensure stock is moved between stores when required.

Assist increating seasonal markdown plans

Arrange and organize all buying appointments.

Prepare departmental reports including weekly company collection and sell-through reports.

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