JUNIOR BUYER

Recruiter:

RS Recruitment Services

Job Ref:

JBSTRS

Date posted:

Saturday, August 6, 2022

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

Up to R20

SUMMARY:
JUNIOR BUYER, FMCG Retail Industry, Durban North, Up to R20k with Benefits

JOB DESCRIPTION:

RS Recruitment Services is assisting a large organisation in the RETAIL INDUSTRY to recruit a JUNIOR BUYER to be based in their offices in DURBAN NORTH. Up to R20kctc including benefits.

OUR CLIENT HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY DOING BUSINESS IN THE ZULULAND AREA FOR OVER THREE GENERATIONS AND HAS GROWN INTO AN ORGANISATION THAT NOW EMPLOY MORE THAN 1 000 PEOPLE.

Job Purpose

To manage categories within a portfolio with regards to replenishment, management of stock and retail margin.

Management of general admin and promotions as well as all daily reports for the specific category.

Applicants should be/have the following:

Matric Certificate

National Certificate/Diploma in Marketing Management, Supply Chain or Operations Management or

similar

2-3 years’ experience as a Buyer within FMCG Retail Industry

Strong Negotiation skills

Analytical

Proficient in English and Zulu beneficial

Experience in the HABA, non-foods, and confectionery categories, an advantage.

Driver’s license – Travel to Zululand is non-negotiable

Advanced Excel skills

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

Achieve budgeted sales target

Achieve budgeted gross profit

Manage Stock Holding to budgeted levels

Management of supplier service levels

KVI price management

Drive sales and manage expenses & recoveries in line with the budget.

Manage GP percentages per category & recoveries from suppliers.

Align strategy with company goals and objectives

Monitor and manage the dog line products

Replenish stock at competitive prices

Drive sales through special promotions

Remuneration:

Up to R20 000 ctc including benefits.

To apply, please:

Send your CV in MS Word format to . Be sure to include the following information:

Date of Birth

Citizenship

Area of Residence

Availability

Current/Previous Salary

Salary Expectations

Reasons for leaving all your positions

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.

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