Buyer’s Assistant at Ackermans
Location: Ackermans Support Centre, South Africa
Job Type Full-time
About Ackermans
Ackermans is a South African chain of clothing retail stores. Founded in 1916 in Wynberg, Cape Town, Ackermans has over 700 stores across Southern Africa and is headquartered in Kuilsrivier near Cape Town.
Key Responsibilities
– Execute all administration relating to the procurement process:
– Tendering processes
– Preparation of discussion documents
– Capture & monitor purchase orders
– Style cards & sample management
– Assist with managing on-time delivery by following-up on all samples
– Provide general assistance to the Buyer/s with:
– Preparation of business plans (i.e. samples)
– Preparation for all merchandise related activities that require product to be pulled, sorted, ordered and hung
– Suppliers queries, answering phones, mark-downs & general administration
– Communicate and follow-up effectively with all relevant internal and external customers/role/key relationships
Requirements
– Matric (Essential)
– A relevant tertiary qualification in Retail/Fashion/Administration or related field (Preferred)
– *Experience required:* Previous experience (minimum 2 years) in a Buyer’s Assistant role (preferably in a Retail/Buying environment)
Knowledge & skills required:
– Communicates effectively both within, as well as outside the Company
– Builds and maintain relationships
– Is proficient in the latest Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
– Has an understanding of the Clothing Retail Cycle & Buying process
– Can prioritise well and be assertive
– Is proactive, deadline driven and flexible to adapt to change
– Has sound planning, organizing and time management skills
– Is fast and accurate with regards to processing and checking detail
– Is able to be “hands on” when the buyer is travelling
Financial Clerk: Operations at Ackermans
Location: Kuils River, South Africa
Job Type: Full-time
About Ackermans
Ackermans is a leading South African chain of clothing retail stores, with over 700 stores across Southern Africa. We are committed to providing excellent service and value to our customers, and we are looking for a skilled and experienced Financial Clerk to join our Operations Support Centre team.
Key Responsibilities
– Processing orders on Fraxion and ensuring correct project, account, cost centres, and categories are allocated
– Communication of order numbers to suppliers (internal & external)
– Receiving invoices, matching amounts (invoice vs orders), updating costings & receipt invoices on Fraxion
– Submitting invoices to Accounts Payable & Fixed Assets teams
– Assisting with balancing costings with actual spent for projects
– Assisting with general queries
– Other administration and support duties
Requirements
– Essential: 2-3 years relevant finance administration experience, including strong reconciliation experience
– Preferred: Retail experience
Qualifications
– Essential: Grade 12 (Accountancy and/or Maths)
– Preferred: Finance Qualification (Certificate/Diploma/Degree)
Skills and Competencies
– Strong attention to detail and accuracy
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
– Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
– Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
– Experience with Fraxion or similar financial software
– Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
If you have a passion for finance and administration, and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and contribute to the success of Ackermans!