Job Vacancies at Clicks Group

Overview
We are looking to recruit a temporary Buyer's Assistant to work within the Merchandise department of Musica. The role will be based at Clicks Head Office in Cape Town and will report to the Merchandise Manager.

Purpose and Objectives

• To maximise the efficiency of the departments' buying and marketing processes by ensuring effective communication, co-ordination and administration.
• Administratively manage and support all aspects of the Merchandise critical paths, e.g., product development process, tracking promotions etc.
• To liaise with stores and vendors with regards to pricing queries, product availability, promotions and action these requests or issues timeously
• To co-ordinate and track supplier and artist in-store promotion/product activation process
• To prepare and complete the Merchandising Bulletin for sign off by Buyers as per the Buyers brief
• To obtain and collate marketing information from Suppliers
• To manage the execution of promotional (multi-buy) pricing events
• To manage weekly departmental communication to stores through memos
• To ensure supplier billings are actioned timeously to maintain and improve the profitability of the category
• To assist in ensuring speed to market in listing new products  by timeously submitting accurate new listing forms and cost and sell price information to the relevant teams.
• To prepare marketing post mortem reports with key insights for scorecard and key reporting functions i.e. promotions sell through etc.
• To administer and maintain the product database, e.g. listing products, vendors, product status etc.

Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12
• Degree or Diploma in Retail, Purchasing, Supply Chain or Management (Essential)
• 6-12 months administrative retail experience (Essential)
• Min 2 years experience as a Buyer’s/Marketing assistant or completion of a Merchandise Development Programme
• Previous experience working with critical paths and project deadlines 

Skills, Abilities and Job Related Knowledge:

• Problem solving and analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Competency in computer packages, i.e. Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
• Planning and Organising
• Verbal and written communication
• Knowledge of buying and marketing principles – 1 year (Essential)
• Knowledge of Supply Chain processes

Job related competencies:

• Analysing
• Relating and Networking
• Presenting & Communicating Information
• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations

REF: 37859/MUSC/Buyer’s Assistant (3 months)/111019
Recruiter:Musica    End Date:2020-01-24
Contract:Temporary / Contract
Location:Cape Town    
Category:FMCG