Job Description

Truworths Careers – Merchant Assistan

Job Description

Truworths offers a dynamic business environment where employees are encouraged to challenge the status quo and keep the brand at the forefront of the South African fashion industry. If you are passionate about fashion and eager to work in a fast-paced, innovative team, we have an exciting opportunity for a Merchant Assistant.

Key Responsibilities

• Populate cost cards and ensure accurate and complete costings up to the Price Proposal stage, meeting all deadline due dates

• Take note of styling changes during the cost negotiation stage between the Merchandiser and Buyer, ensuring the Bill of Materials (BOM) reflects the confirmed changes

• Follow up on print and embroidery costings to ensure timely submission within set deadlines

• Upon receiving the initial order, send the approved costing and contract to the Fabric Buyer to enable bulk fabric orders within deadlines

• Source special trims, send them to vendors to obtain the best price, and submit them for Buyer approval

• Ensure costings and contracts are sent to the Trims Buyer to order bulk trims and allow timely placement of bulk trim orders

• Issue print panels and embroidery strike-offs to vendors and submit them for Buyer approval

• Pre-production: Compile and issue the first fit sample pack to the sample room, ensuring all necessary information, fabrics, and trims are available for execution

• Check fit comments and issue re-rates, collaborating with the Merchandiser as necessary

• Notify Fabric and Trim Buyers of any changes affecting the process

• Ensure that off-bulk fabric and trims are delivered on time for pre-production sample pack issuance

• Ensure pre-production samples are accurate and sent promptly for sealing

• Identify any changes that negatively impact margins and immediately escalate to the Merchandiser for possible improvements

• Maintain constant communication with vendors, buyers, and internal stakeholders to address day-to-day issues

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency and perform effectively under time constraints

General Administration

• Assist the Merchandiser with receiving and compiling new customer briefs

• Challenge the efficiency of systems and propose improvements

• Maintain an organized and efficient workstation and filing system

• Follow up on strike-offs, approvals, and sample submissions

• Handle ad hoc queries effectively and efficiently

Qualifications and Experience

• 1-2 years’ experience as a Merchandise Assistant in a clothing design center environment

• Matric

Competencies

• Strong communication skills

• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate effectively

• Attention to detail

• A proactive team player

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