Mr Price Group has an exciting Traineeship opportunity for a Buyer based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This role is perfect for those considering furthering their education with an online business degree, as it provides hands-on experience and valuable industry insights.
Closing Date: Unspecified
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Description:
Job Learning (Trade & Commercial Acumen):
- Apply learnt knowledge & skills by demonstrating awareness of the factors which could influence the way we perform in current trade and manage opportunities & risks accordingly, considering the impact of competitors on our business.
Sample Management:
- Manage the department’s samples concerning our process from Fits, through to pre-production samples (PPS’s), ensuring an accurate record of each is kept and stored for future reference.
- Tag overseas samples post-trip and store them for use in strategies, reviews, and assortment-building processes.
Job Learning (Seasonal Strategy):
- Learn to create a seasonal strategy in collaboration with planning to plan the product assortment, spend allocation, supplier plan, and marketing focus for the season, to achieve the company’s strategic objectives.
Job Learning (Assortment Building):
- Learn to prepare and present a well-considered product assortment according to the seasonal strategy.
Booking:
- Ensure orders are captured on the system in time to adhere to our buying critical path process.
Qualifications:
- A completed Diploma/Degree in one of the following fields:
- Fashion Design
- Clothing Management
- Consumer Science
- Clothing Production
- Textiles
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Experience in the manufacturing industry is advantageous.
- Knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, fibres, and quality.
- Mathematical, negotiation, and presentation skills.
How to Apply:
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please ensure you meet the qualifications and preferred skills, then proceed to submit your application through the Mr Price Group’s careers page