Buyer's Assistant

takealot.com, South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Buyer's Assistant to join our Retail team in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

• →Supporting the division in all administrative functions linked to order processing and buy Plans.
• →Auditing availability, selection and pricing of market best sellers and new releases on the site.
• →Supporting on merchandising checks: Checking customer reviews, links and newsletters.
• →Managing customer queries and escalating as necessary.
• →Oversee day-to-day tasks such as managing stock levels, processing customer orders, handling stock classification, and addressing catalogue-related queries.
• →Resolve stock quality disputes and manage ad hoc issues related to stock, products, deliveries, and other retail operations.
• →Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive the success of the retail category.
• →Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to pick up the phone and engage directly with stakeholders.
• →Be quick to react, proactive in identifying and resolving issues, and demonstrate a hands-on approach to ensuring smooth operations and effective problem-solving.

• Bachelor’s degree (Business Science or Commerce degree preferable).
• At least 1-year related retail / commerce experience.
• An Existing industry networks, a significant plus.
• Competency in MS Office packages, particularly Excel.
• Retail buying/e-commerce experience preferable but not an absolute requirement
• At least 1-year related retail / commerce experience.