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Job Description
A retail fashion buyer is responsible for planning and selecting a range of products. The buyer must consider the following factors when making purchasing decisions:
- Customer demand (e.g. price, quality, and availability).
- Market trends.
- Website policy.
- Financial budgets.
Keeping up to date with market trends and reacting to changes in demand are key elements of the role.
- Analyzing consumer buying patterns and predicting future trends.
- Regularly reviewing performance indicators, e.g. sales and discount levels.
- Managing plans for stock levels.
- Reacting to changes in demand.
- Reacting to changes in logistics.
- Meeting suppliers and negotiating terms of the contract.
- Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future products.
- Liaising with other departments within the organization to ensure projects are completed.
- Participating in promotional activities.
- Writing reports and forecasting sales levels.
- Seeking merchandise feedback from customers.
- Aware of international brands and be able to differentiate between original, fake and knock-off products.
Job Requirements
- English language is a must and any other languages are plus.
- Experience in lingerie & home wear industry is a must.
- Females are preferred.
