Mr Price is seeking a skilled and driven Buyer to join the Sheet Street team. This role is responsible for building compelling product assortments that align with the brand’s identity, meet customer expectations, and deliver on sales and profit targets. The ideal candidate will be experienced in retail buying and product development, with strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Key Responsibilities

Current Trade Analysis

• Monitor and assess the performance of the current season to ensure alignment with strategic and financial objectives.

• Identify opportunities to drive performance and manage stock levels efficiently.

• Review weekly and monthly KPI results to inform actionable decisions.

Post-Season Review

• Conduct detailed analysis of past season strategies and trade outcomes.

• Apply insights gained to improve future seasonal strategies and buying decisions.

Seasonal Strategy Development

• Create seasonal strategies that support the annual brand objectives for Sheet Street.

• Use trend analysis, market insights, and post-mortem reviews to inform decisions around sub-categories, pricing architecture, and assortment planning.

• Collaborate closely with planners to align on targets and category performance metrics.

Product Assortment and Supplier Management

• Develop an assortment that balances trend-forward design with historical sales data to meet customer preferences.

• Source and assess samples, ensuring quality and fit for the target market before confirming with suppliers.

• Maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure timely product delivery and alignment on pricing.

Seasonal Product Review

• Prepare and present product samples for internal review and final approval.

• Ensure alignment with KPIs including width and depth of assortment, profit margins, and sales targets.

Purchase Orders and Stock Flow

• Manage the full booking process in line with production and delivery timelines.

• Raise and manage purchase orders with accuracy, considering lead times and stock flow to stores.

• Ensure product availability aligns with customer demand and promotional calendars.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Textiles, Interior Design, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in retail buying or related retail experience.

• Background in manufacturing or sourcing homeware products is an advantage.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of the retail buying cycle.

• Knowledge of homeware product development, fabrications, and quality standards.

• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Join Sheet Street to play a key role in shaping product offerings that inspire and excite our customers, while growing your career in one of South Africa’s leading retail environments.

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