Junior Buyer

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client based is Cape Town, is seeking a vibrant Junior Buyer.

Our client prides themselves in sustainable farming methods, and has a long-term commitment to the land and environment and strives to ensure that their efforts will be enjoyed for future generations.

Responsibilities

• Purchase and manage merchandise within the company’s trading portfolio
• Source existing merchandise to ensure products remain competitive and available
• Maximize profits keeping up to date with market trends and reacting to changes in demand
• Manage stock levels and react to change in demand and logistics
• Meet with suppliers and review orders
• Follow up on ordered stock and deliveries
• Identify growth opportunity and risk 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 always ensure ready for trade
• Generate reports
• Maintain relationships ad grow the business including customers
• Stock takes, preparations, including maintaining of back up areas
• Ad-hoc duties given by management

Requirements

• Senior Certificate
• MS Office
• Min of 3 to 5 years retail buying experience within the FMCG environment
• Excellent stock and product knowledge
• Ability to work under pressure