Description
Our Company:
Zando was founded in 2012 and since then has grown exponentially to become South Africa’s biggest online fashion store. Zando forms part of the Jumia Group, the leading e-commerce platform in Africa. With over 1 billion people and 500 million internet users in Africa, Jumia believes that e-commerce is making people's lives easier by helping them shop and pay for millions of products at the best prices wherever they live. E-commerce is also creating new opportunities for SMEs to grow, and job opportunities for a new generation to thrive. With over 5,000 employees in more than 10 countries in Africa, Jumia is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by high-profile shareholders. Jumia is committed to creating sustainable impact in Africa and offers unique opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment, creating new jobs, new skills, and empowering a new generation.
We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our Purchasing Department in the capacity of Assistant Buyer for our Branded Footwear category. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about fashion and product to join the exciting world of eCommerce.
Key Performance Areas:
- Assist the Buyer in building product range.
- Assist in facilitating and conducting the pre-season order selection process.
- Ensuring orders are placed and effectively manage the purchase order process.
- Manage and implement replenishment orders
- Requests discount approvals, when required.
- Manage and monitor supplier deliveries
- Assist in selecting the correct suppliers for the appropriate product category and managing these supplier relations.
Assist in ensuring the marketing process is driven by supplying the correct information and product for promotions.
Education, skills, behaviour and knowledge required:Grade 12 (Senior Certificate - high school qualification).
- Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous.
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years’ experience in assisting a Buyer within a retail environment
- Branded footwear experience highly advantageous.
- Advanced level in MS Office package - with a specific focus on Excel and PowerPoint.
- A good understanding of the South African consumer market.
- A passion for fashion and creative ability for new innovations.
- Ability to assist in manage stockholding.
- Ability to work under tight time constraints.
- Ability to think strategically and commercially.
- Good presentation skills.
Ability to live the Zando values:
Delivers customer satisfaction;
- Leads completely;
- Embraces and drives change;
- Goes the extra mile;
- Is adventurous, open-minded and creative;
- Creates fun and a positive team spirit.
Ability to live the Zando values:
Delivers customer satisfaction;
- Leads Completely;
- Embraces and Drives Change;
- Goes the extra mile;
- Is adventurous, open-minded and creative;
- Creates fun and a positive team Spirit.
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This appointment will be made in accordance with the Company’s Employment Equity Plan and preference will be given to people from Designated Groups and people with a disability, provided such job applicants meet the inherent criteria of the vacancy.