Buyers Assistant - Transpharm Home Office at The Shoprite Group of Companies

Purpose of the Job    
The main purpose of the job will be to assist the Buyers with admin related functions and act as a point of contact between customer service and buyers.

Key performance areas:

• Supplier sales reports and updates
• Min/Max variance report 
• Data contracts and administration of contracts
• Out of stock items

Job Objectives    

• Ensure the loading of new promotions & cancelling of old promotions as well as checking levels of promotional stock
• Ensure that claw backs are loaded and that new listings are loaded on Positill
• Plan, monitor and maintain suitable inventory levels
• Administer contract renewal and completion of annual supplier validation
• Follow up on supplier claims 
• Compiling of reports and ensure proper filing is maintained
• Scheduling of meetings and record minutes 
• Submission of paperwork to relevant stakeholders and subsequent follow up of the documents
• Assist with other duties and departments in accordance with operational requirements

Qualifications    

Essential:

• Grade 12 qualification

Desirable:

• Degree or Diploma in Sales/ Marketing would be advantageous

Experience    

• At least 1 year of experience working in a similar role in the retail and/or marketing industry
• Office administration or data capturing experience would be advantageous.

Knowledge and Skills    

• Strong administrative skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Good telephone etiquette
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure
• Computer literate: Excel, Word, Outlook 365
• Knowledge of Positill system (Advantageous)

Closing Date: 7th, June 2022