Truworths Sourcing

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1. Trainee Sourcing Coordinator
2. Sourcing Assistant

Trainee Sourcing Coordinator

Closing Date	2024/12/31
Reference Number	TRU231221-4
Job Title	Trainee Sourcing Coordinator
Business Area	Merchandising
Job Type	Permanent
Workplace Type	On-site
Location – Country	South Africa
Location – Province	Western Cape
Location – Town / City	Cape Town

Job Description	A Trainee Sourcing Coordinator is someone who has experience with a clothing supplier or fashion retailer. In addition this person needs to be highly organized, a “go getter” who loves fashion and can negotiate for our buying teams. This position will be based at our Head Office in Cape Town.
Key Responsibilities	Taking effective briefs from Buyers Negotiating and liaising with suppliers, local and international Managing strict deadlines Liaising with key stakeholders to meet required standards Work with Buying and Quality teams to achieve fashionable products
Qualifications and Experience	Tertiary qualification: Clothing technology correlated work experience Strong organisational skills Knowledge of product supply and manufacturing
Competencies	Excellent communication skills Assertiveness and influencing ability Highly energetic

Sourcing Assistant

Closing Date	2024/04/08
Reference Number	TRU231107-1
Job Title	Sourcing Assistant
Business Area	Merchandising
Job Type	Permanent
Workplace Type	On-site
Location – Country	South Africa
Location – Province	Western Cape
Location – Town / City	Cape Town

Job Description	At Truworths, you’ll find a dynamic business environment where our staff is constantly challenged to reinvent the way we do business in order to keep us at the forefront of the South African fashion industry. Take a walk through our stores or offices and you’ll encounter an infectious love of fashion and a tangible will to succeed among the people who make up our business – both of which are key to keeping us at least one step ahead of the competition. We have an exciting opportunity available for somebody who is keen to work with a dynamic team, where innovation is the key to success.
Key Responsibilities	• Assisting the Sourcing Co-ordinators in compiling the “new brief packs” • Co-ordination of outward and inward bound parcels • Recording the movements of all garments, swatches, artwork, colour submissions on the relevant (GIS) system Conveying garments to and from Departments for fit sessions • Ensuring the availability of garments for reviews/showing etc. • Constant liaison with vendors/buyers on day-to-day issues • Internal payment system activities/orders for local packaging General administration
Qualifications and Experience	Qualification/s: • Minimum grade 12 Experience / Knowledge: • At least 2 to 3 years previous administration and clerical experience – ideally within a clothing retailer and/or importer • Computer literate (Excel,Word)
Competencies	• Ability to work under pressure • High energy levels and self-motivator • Attention to detail • Strong team orientation • Good communication skills (written and verbal)

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