Assist with managing the store.
Assist with the planning, organizing and achievement of financial target i.e Sales, margin and shrinkage.
Assist with implementing the Store strategy in line with company strategy and identify growth plans for the store’s region.
Ensure that lines selected will attract customers while ensuring margin is profitable.
Ensure that promotions are prepared, sent to the printers and loaded on the system.
Manage supplier cyclical or ad hoc deals including seasonal trends or themes.
Price promotion ranges taking into account inter alia competitor activity, price increases, stock levels and availability.
Monitor stock holding, sales and margin on promotion lines and take corrective measures as needed
Decide on range and compare suppliers product offerings.
Choose what is best suited for your market and buy accordingly .
Regularly review range by monitoring product performance to identify fast/ slow/dead stock.
Manage KVI & Non-KVI In-stock model as per Company requirements.
Manage Working Capital as per Company model and requirements.
Conduct quarterly range reviews with suppliers to agree on discontinued lines, new listings, space allocations, merchandising techniques.
Request information from the store manager e.g Aged stock, profit, loss, utilising the available communications media i.e. telephone and email.
Inform buyers of national deals and where stock can be allocated to them depending on stock sales.
Arrange for delivery of stock to the store and assist with pricing and merchandising standards where needed.
Check financial documents from the store/ business units for relevant signatures, VAT breakdowns, allocations and any other factors as determined by the role.
Assist with creditors payments as needed as per required standards.
Demonstrate consistent application of internal policies and procedures and ensure that they are adhered to.
Respond to customer complaints with empathy and ensure the issue is resolved accurately in the shortest possible time.
Adhere to all safety regulations.
Minimum Requirements:
Matriculated or equivalent, Relevant tertiary Qualification.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a retail/Wholesale/FMCG/Buying environment
Knowledge of Arch system an advantage.
Fully computer literate: Ms Office.
Potential to engage in negotiations.
Analytical ability.
Creative and Innovative.
Highly Resilient.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Work well within a team environment.
Highly motivated, energetic, self-starter, proactive.
Excellent planning, organizing and controlling skills.
Able to work on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.]
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