Senior Specialist Buyer eCommerce - EM South

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization

To support the execution of the product and assortment strategy for the eCOM channel. The role is responsible for a wide range of tasks related to range building, online product launches, analytics, and seasonal trading. This individual will collaborate closely with cross-functional digital teams at both hub and cluster level and will interact frequently with Digital Marketing, Trade & Allocation, and CTC Teams.

 

Key Responsibilities

•Create weekly online product insight reports (conversion, traffic, sell-through, search trends) and present findings during digital trade meetings.

•Monitor online product performance, highlighting bestsellers, underperformers, and stock-outs with recommended actions.

•Review ATP availability, and replenishment needs weekly, suggesting top-ups, or markdowns in line with commercial strategy.

•Support in building the eCOM assortments for Inline seasonal ranges, GFO, and clearance product based on digital requirements and commercial opportunities.

•Support the eCOM team on digital campaign execution including product selection for drops, promotions, weekly offers, and brand moments.

•Work closely with Brand, Digital Marketing, and CX teams to plan and support online product launches and seasonal storytelling.

•Conduct seasonal competitor comp shops focused on digital pricing, assortment, and UX (product presentation, navigation)

•Maintain awareness of global trends and consumer behaviour, providing insights relevant to online merchandising and product strategy.

•Partner closely with Concept Stores, Digital Marketing, Brand and CTC teams to ensure accurate representation of product online.

•Manage the local production process, ensuring eCom-specific product needs are briefed and delivered on time.

•Coordinate product shoots, including sample readiness, styling direction, and adherence to brand guidelines. Ensure all final imagery meets quality, brand and commercial requirements for online use.

 

Key Relationships

•eCOM Merchandise Buyer and T&A teams

•Digital Marketing, Brand & CX teams

•Cluster and HUB CTC teams

•Local Sourcing team

•Retail teams

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•Excellent understanding of range & assortment building: a proven record of building compelling assortments balancing out brand & commercial ambitions

•Intermediate knowledge of data analysis and interpretation, must understand how to tell a story with data

•Strong presenting skills

•Excitement around product and knowledge of the sports industry

•Ability to use MS Word, PowerPoint

•Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.

•Strong attention to detail

•Ability to exercise good judgment and decision-making skills

•Ability to work collaboratively within a team

•Ability to work under pressure.

•Demonstrate an ability to guide through complex and ambiguous environments

 

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

•Relevant tertiary qualification

•3 – 4+ years of working experience within a Buying Department of a medium-large size retail/ecommerce organization.

 


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Job Title:  Senior Specialist Buyer eCommerce - EM South

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Location:  Cape Town
TEAM:  Merchandising & Planning
State:  West
Country/Region:  ZA
Contract Type:  Full time
Number:  539634
Date:  Jan 20, 2026