CURRENT VACANCIES – 13 OCTOBER 2014 • Please submit your CV in a word document and only apply if you meet all the requirements. • Unsuitable applicants will not receive a response. • Please note that you can only apply for this position if you have a current, valid working permit for South Africa. ________________________________________ VACANCY: IN-HOUSE QUALITY CONTROLLER – clothing only (JHB) An experienced QA/QC urgently required. MUST HAVE: • Matric • Relevant Degree/ Diploma • 3 to 5 years’ experience within a similar role • Knowledgeable on garment construction and pattern technology • Highly Organised and works well under pressure Please email: [email protected] ________________________________________ VACANCY: GARMENT TECHNOLOGIST – JHB REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Matric + relevant technical qualification (degree/diploma). • Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience in a similar role. • Have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. • Excellent Knowledge on Grading and Pattern Making for ladies garments. • Strong administrative skills. Please email: [email protected] ________________________________________ VACANCY: FOOTWEAR PLANNER x 3 – RETAIL – DURBAN REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a planner in the retail industry • Footwear experience = essential • Matric + relevant tertiary education MAIN PURPOSE: • Plans and analyses assigned merchandise categories. • Communicates strategies. • Develops pre-season merchandise strategies into in-season merchandise plans RESPONSIBILITIES (amongst others): • Create and maintain the Retail OTB. • Develop sales, gross margin, and inventory plans. • Product performance. • Guide the buying team. • Create seasonal buy strategies. • Communicate product strategies. • Weekly reports • Analyse to identify trends • May supervise allocation analyst(s) Please email: [email protected] ________________________________________ VACANCY: JUNIOR DESIGNER / MERCHANDISER (Durban) – CLOTHING A dynamic young merchant/designer is sought for this exciting position. You must be someone who is passionate about brands (skater/outdoor/street) and who identifies with the lifestyle. • Design on Illustrator • Build ranges • Grow the brand Please email: [email protected] ________________________________________ VACANCY: BUYERS - 1 X FASHION APPAREL & 1 X FOOTWEAR– Eastern Cape REQUIREMENTS: • Matric + Relevant Degree/Diploma. • Minimum 3 years’ experience as a fashion apparel or footwear Buyer. • Computer literate. • Numerical and analytical skills. • Strong communication and negotiation skills. • Drivers’ licence. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Present product review and analysis of previous seasons. • Competitor awareness. • Trend forecasting. • Customer and Client satisfaction. • Seasonal Ranges. • Product development. • Place orders. • Pricing. Please email: [email protected] ________________________________________ VACANCY: JUNIOR BUYER – FOOTWEAR (Menswear) - DURBAN REQUIREMENTS: • Matric • Relevant Qualification • A minimum of 2 years footwear buying experience • Good organisational and planning abilities • Excellent communication + negotiation skills • Work well under pressure • Self-starter and ambitious RESPONSIBILITIES (amongst others): • Preparation and presentation of merchandise assortments • Assist with the Preparation for the post seasonal laydown • Understanding the future trends • Preparing briefs, specs and cads • Price negotiations • Deal with suppliers • Handling samples Please email: [email protected] ________________________________________ VACANCY: TECHNICAL MANAGER – (Clothing) - JHB A senior Technical Manager is required for a busy JHB based client. Take full responsibility for the Design Room, Sample Room and Patterns. Essential: • At least 5 years in a senior technical position in the CLOTHING industry. • Strong managerial skills • Attention to detail • High stress tolerance Please email: [email protected] ________________________________________ SENIOR RETAIL VACANCIES – DURBAN (CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR ONLY) We have a number of senior vacancies in the Durban area, including: • Merchandise Managers • Buying Managers • Planning Managers We are seeking exceptional talent with at least 5 years’ experience in similar roles within the CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR sectors. KEY REQUIREMENTS: • Manage and develop teams of buyers and/or planners • Customer and competitor awareness • Build and maintain relationships with suppliers/clients • Exceptional analytical, communication and negotiation skills • Very strong managerial skills Please email: [email protected] ________________________________________ VACANCY: 2x FIELD QUALITY AUDITOR – CLOTHING –Durban Requirements: • Driver’s licence. • Own car preferable. • Assertive personality. • Good organisational skills. • Ability to handle stress well. • Ensure that timelines and performance outcomes are met. • Must have experience dealing with CMT’s and be familiar with Chain Store requirements • At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position. Please email: [email protected] ________________________________________ VACANCY: DISTRICT MANAGER (KZN) - Retail Requirement: • University graduate • Minimum of 2/3 years’ experience • Work under pressure and meet dead lines • Computer literate • Good Communication and interpersonal skills Job Description (Amongst others): • Manage the stock of every store • To identify locations for new stores • To control store expenses • To relocate/ close stores as per plan • To ensure excellent customer service • Strictly follow up new stores performance and forecast Please email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________ VACANCY: BUYER – FOOTWEAR x 3– DURBAN - Retail REQUIREMENTS • 3 -5 years Footwear Buying experience. • Matric and relevant tertiary qualification. • Computer literate. • Grow Men’s footwear category within the company MAIN RESPONSIBILITY • To ensure categories perform in accordance to the estimate • Responsible for preparing shoeline development • Stock management • Involve in the distribution by given directions DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES • Footwear Collection • Open To Buy (OTB) • Order Placement • Promotions • Sales Monitoring • Stock Management • New Stores Opening • Market Research Please email: [email protected] ________________________________________ VACANCY: MERCHANDISE ALLOCATOR – FOOTWEAR – DURBAN The candidate shall be responsible for entire operation of supply chain management from Distribution centres to retail stores, across a particular region. KEY ACCOUNTABLITIES • Ensure compliance of route wise goods movement schedule. • Co-coordinating with regional distributor and buyers and RDC. • Monitor category wise stock level. RESPONSIBILITIES (amongst others) Planning • Plan and execute supply to the stores based on store, product, customer profiles • Route plan, dispatch priority, new store merchandise plan • Bulk order planning Implementing • Stock transfer between shops and updating in the system • Number of stocks at stores, category stock availability at stores level and at chain level. Reviewing/Monitoring • Chain stock level at cat and sub cat level every week • Price point stock availability at stores • Tracking of Stock on-way • Stores stock statement monitoring Please email: [email protected] ________________________________________ VACANCY: Regional VISUAL Manager – JHB – (Retail) REQUIREMENTS: • 3 years’ experience in Visual merchandising • Matric or Diploma in creative/design field • A flair for fashion, with creative ability • Strong attention to detail • Strong business acumen • To be goal driven • Good team orientation • Computer literate (including MS Office) RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ensure standards are adhered to within Region • Identify opportunities and develop solutions to maximise visual presentation • Train and develop visual staff • Work with and manage the relationship with key strategic partners • Store visits • Ensure marketing campaigns are launched • Involved in and presenting at Field and VM workshops • Opening new stores to VM department standards Please email: [email protected] ________________________________________ VACANCY: 4x MANUAL LADIESWEAR PATTERN MAKER (clothing industry) – Durban REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum 4 years’ experience as a manual pattern maker • Relevant qualification Diploma in Clothing Technology / Fashion • Ladies wear experience advantageous • Experience creating manual patterns • Good all rounder • Detail orientated • Good technical skills • Good communication skills Please email: [email protected] ________________________________________ VACANCY: BUYER - WESTERN CAPE (CLOTHING INDUSTRY ONLY) REQUIREMENTS: • 5+ years’ experience as a Buyer • Planning and organising skills. • Communication skills. • Be a team player • An interest in and knowledge of trends. • Computer literate RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: • Successfully source and procure apparel product. • Work closely with the planner. • Previous experience with: sales patterns, market trends and brand initiatives. • Formulate departmental strategies to maximise sales and then timeously source and secure stock to implement strategies. • Negotiate effectively. • Build and maintain good relationships with staff, suppliers and key functions in the business. Please email: [email protected] ________________________________________ VACANCY: QUALITY AUDITOR - Durban – FOOTWEAR REQUIREMENTS • Minimum 2-3 experience as a Quality Auditor • Matric + Relevant Degree/ Diploma • Computer literate • Be proficient in Adobe Illustrator • Knowledge of footwear would be advantageous RESPONSIBILITIES • Previous experience dealing with chain stores • Working with fits and technical issues • Meet customer requirements • Handling of in-house factory audits • Tracking and keeping records of various fit samples and paperwork • Handling of re-works and checks on orders in-house Please email: [email protected] ________________________________________ VACANCY: ACCOUNT MANAGER ASSISTANT – (Clothing) - DBN REQUIREMENTS • Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role • Matric • Drivers Licence + Own car is ESSENTIAL • Strong personality RESPONSIBILITIES (amongst others) • Point of contact with retail buyers • Call on buyers re issues with colour etc • Send fit reports • Set up costing - ensure correct prices for dye; fabric; trims; outwork • Deliver strike-off/print approvals • Rail samples/ red seals delivered and signed off • Follow up with QA for paperwork and ensure seal is returned • Production follow up • Complete all paperwork Please email: [email protected] ________________________________________ VACANCY: BUYING MANAGER – Clothing – Durban REQUIREMENTS: • 4-5 years working experience as a Buying Manager • Computer literate • Excellent planning and organising skills • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills • Excellent communication and negotiation skills RESPONSIBILITIES (AMONGST OTHERS) • Customer and Competitor awareness • Management and development of the buying team • Relationships building with suppliers and various other stakeholders • Work closely with planning manager to ensure the smooth and effective running of the department Please email: [email protected] ________________________________________ VACANCY: PLANNING MANAGER (RETAIL INDUSTRY) - DURBAN REQUIREMENTS • Minimum 5-8 years’ experience in a similar role • Relevant Tertiary Qualification • Previous management experience • Self-Start/ Go-Getter • High level of numeracy skills • Excellent attention to detail • Retail background - Essential RESPONSIBILITIES • Reports to: Planning Executive • Train, develop and manage planners • Manage implementation and adherence to Planners Handbook • Management of performance and results of planners • Provide merchandise department with support Please email: [email protected] ________________________________________ VACANCY: MERCHANDISE PLANNERS - various - WESTERN CAPE (Clothing) REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Merchandise Planner • Relevant degree/diploma • Computer literate • Strong business acumen and merchant thinking • Good organisational and interpersonal skills • Proven decision-making ability RESPONSIBILITIES, AMONGST OTHERS, WILL INCLUDE: • To maximise store and stock performance • Responsible for a portfolio of merchandise from the strategy right through to final allocation. • Build constructive and mutually beneficial relationships with key functions within the business. Please email: [email protected] ________________________________________ VACANCY: AREA MANAGER/ SENIOR AM – (CLOTHING RETAIL)-Various areas REQUIREMENTS (AMONGST OTHERS): • Previous experience as Retail area manager - ESSENTIAL • Figure and administration orientated • Profit driven • Self-starter RESPONSIBILITIES: • Driving turnover • Controlling expenses and stock losses • Managing, motivating and training staff • Managing merchandise • Handling of IR issues Please email: [email protected] ________________________________________
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