Junior 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, Power Point

• 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.