Junior Store Buyer

Minimum Requirements:

• Senior certificate
• Relevant Qualification
• A working knowledge of the latest Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, and Power Point & Outlook)
• Minimum of 3-5 years retail buying experience within a FMCG environment
• Excellent stock and product knowledge
• Ability to work under pressure

Duties:

• Required to purchase and manage merchandise within the company''s Trading product portfolio.
• Plan and select the range, type and quantity of products according to customer demand (e.g. price, quality and availability); trends; store policy and budget.
• Source and review existing merchandise to ensure products remain competitive and available (out of stock products- source from other suppliers if necessary)
• By fully understanding customer needs, the appointed Buyer will be required to maximise profits.
• Keeping up to date with market trends and reacting to changes in demand are key elements of the role.
• Manage plans for stock levels and react to change in demand and logistics.
• Meet with suppliers and review orders, follow up on ordered stock and deliveries
• Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and source new suppliers for future products.
• Identify growth opportunities and risks in assortment, and develop contingency plans.
• Monitor and manage delivery schedules and communication
• Analyse consumer buying patterns and predict future trends.
• Conduct store checks to ensure ready for trade at all times
• Generate reports
• Ensure product supply meets demand in liaison with support staff
• Train and mentor support staff
• Conduct an overall product profitability analysis and make recommendations – inactive products
• Maintain relationships and grow the business including customers (Customer Service)
• Stock takes, preparations, including maintaining of back up areas (Stock levels)
• Ad-hoc duties given by management