FMCG, Retail & Wholesale, Western Cape Cape Town
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BUYER ASSISTANT /JUNIOR BUYER
Key responsibilities will include:
- Support the Department Manager to drive an aligned category strategy
- Execute on the department strategy/ tactical plan with the direction of the department
manager & Division Manager
- Plan to develop and drive growth across the department in sales, brands, suppliers and new
product listings
- Source and prioritize new brands and suppliers according to this growth plan and in line with
market trends and consumer demand
- Deliver against key financial and service level performance indicators within the department
(sales, margin, listings availability, stock cover etc.)
- Support in managing and developing supplier relationships, negotiate good prices, improve
trading terms and manage suppliers according to strict SLAs
- Manage the approved promotional programme, source great product and manage site
merchandising for the department
- Support the operations team in delivering a world-class customer experience – monitor
department returns, support the customer service team on product queries and resolving any
customer complaints
- Manage stock and availability (including replenishment orders, stock cover)
- Deliver on customer experience within the department (ensuring products are delivered on
time, supplier terms are aligned, product quality is managed etc.)
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree (commerce degree preferable)
- 2 years commercial/retail experience
- Strong analytical ability, uses data to inform decisions
- Strong willingness to learn
- Proven track record of negotiation and stakeholder management
- Entrepreneurial/commercial mindset
Should you be interested in this position and meet the above criteria, forward your MS Word CV to priscilla@mhgroup.co.za
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Vacancy Type: Permanent
