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Our client, a well-established and respected supply chain, is on the hunt for a Store Buyer, to join their team. If you are skilled in planning, selecting and purchasing quantities of goods and merchandise for store operations, then this is the perfect place for you.
You will be responsible for but not limited to:
Ensure that the store(s) have a full range of appropriate products to suit the needs of the consumer both retail and wholesale
Ensure that the store is well merchandised and according to rate of sale and that top 250 lines are in stock at all times & ticketed
Ensure stock card system & supplier cycle sheets are well maintained and used with all suppliers and all products. (Direct and UMS Suppliers)
Stock purchases or placing of order to be in-line with ROS (Rate of Sale)
Develop an efficient accurate system for monitoring all open purchase orders
Ensure all products have a P.I. label and at least one (1) Shelf Talker on every module
Ensure promotions are correctly merchandised and pricing in place, with correct P.I. label and all Promotional Products have a Shelf Talker
Ensure that daily sales budget is monitored very closely and achieved
Ensure that all staff understands what is expected from them
Ensure compliance to all HR policies and procedures
Train staff adequately in every area of the business
Measure productivity - review staff structure monthly and monitor sales by staff member
Ensure accuracy of rebate & other income on monthly income statement
Ensure all payments are signed off by the appropriate personnel before making any payment
Comply with all systems and procedures
Be involved in stock taking by ensuring the following activities are actioned - stock count reviews, managing teams and administration activities of the stock count with uploading results onto the system
Perform stock take preparations – ensure that stock takes are done in accordance with agreed CPA and budgeted cost
Perform accurate stock take
Scrutinized variance reports and action accordingly
Managing of trading and banner growth development
Participating and managing of the store merchandising program at the store in line with the store general manager
Perform duties beyond the scope of this role defined in the KPA’s;
Perform additional ad hoc duties, which are in line with the business operation
Fulfil a position of relieving of a role for a period of time that may require of you to be additional to the nature of your current role.
Education:
Matric / Grade 12
Certificate / Diploma will be adv.
3 - 4 Years’ experience as a Store Buyer within the retail industry
Computer Literacy – MS Office
Skills:
Proven experience as a store buyer or relevant role
Outstanding communication abilities
Excellent organizational skills
Up to speed with purchasing best practices
Familiarity with market research, data analysis and forecasting techniques
Commercial acumen and a passion for the sector and its products
An understanding of what motivates customers to buy individual products
Confidence combined with negotiating, influencing and networking skills
Creativity and attention to detail
Ability to prioritise and multitask
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to make major decisions
Customer focus
Teamworking and leadership skills
Position available in Khayelitsha.
If you are interested in this opportunity, apply with your most recent resume & supporting documents.
Please note should you not receive a response from us within 7 working days; kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We wish you all the best.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: R25,000.00 - R30,000.00 per month
