Intern Buyer Opportunity at Foschini Western Cape

Foschini Womenswear is offering an exciting Buyer Internship opportunity in the Western Cape for graduates who are passionate about fashion, retail and product development. This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in the retail buying process while working alongside experienced buyers and planners. You will gain practical exposure to product selection, trend research, buying administration and sales analysis while developing the skills needed to build a successful career in retail buying. If you have a strong interest in fashion and enjoy combining creativity with analytical thinking, this internship is an excellent opportunity to launch your career.

Job Overview and Responsibilities

• Assist with daily buying administration, including order creation and amendments.
• Manage product samples and ensure they are organised and available when required.
• Liaise with the Marketing team to coordinate products for photoshoots and promotional campaigns.
• Provide administrative support for various buying activities and ad hoc projects.
• Research emerging fashion trends, styles and consumer preferences.
• Support the buying team with selecting and curating future product ranges.
• Analyse sales data and customer feedback to support informed buying decisions.
• Share creative ideas and insights to help improve and expand product ranges.
• Collaborate with the Planning team to gain valuable exposure to product planning and selection.
• Assist with maintaining accurate buying records and documentation.
• Contribute to projects that support business growth and product performance.

Requirements and Skills

• Relevant Diploma or Degree in Fashion, Retail Business Management or a related field.
• Strong interest in pursuing a career as a Retail Buyer.
• Excellent analytical and research skills.
• Passion for learning and willingness to develop new knowledge and skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to use technology to improve productivity and support business objectives.
• Good organisational and planning skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Commitment to ethical conduct, integrity and maintaining high professional standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

The Foschini Womenswear Buyer Internship offers an outstanding opportunity to gain practical retail buying experience with one of South Africa’s leading fashion retailers. Throughout the programme, you will develop valuable skills in buying administration, trend forecasting, product selection and retail analysis while working with experienced industry professionals. This internship is ideal for graduates who are eager to grow their careers in fashion retail and develop the knowledge needed to become successful retail buyers.

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