Junior Buyer at Pro Talent

The successful applicant will be responsible for the following outputs:

• Identify and expedite all decoration requirements for on-site and off-site production facilities
• Issue daily schedules for Raw Material requirements
• Decoration stock updates for customer and sales team
• Monitoring of slow-moving and dead stocks
• Maintenance and management of decoration back-order report
• Management of quality incidents with suppliers (defective stock, color variations, etc.).
• Management of pricing with various decoration suppliers and relevant sales representatives
• Management of artwork changeovers (depletion of old artwork before new)
• Maintaining artwork file and register: Updating file with new artwork, removing old artwork, and ensuring that the business has two signed hard copies of each label.
• Monitoring monthly stock levels in line with business parameters.
• Advising Production and Planners of any exceptions that may be necessary for new products
• Supplier OTIF reporting

To be considered for this position applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office
• Supply Chain or Commercial Degree is essential in this role.
• 2-3 years buying experience in an FMCG or manufacturing role
• Excellent numeracy and planning skills
• High attention to detail, self-discipline and a customer-focused approach
• Analytical and logical thinker
• Enjoys working with tight deadlines and pressure
• Strong communication skills, networking ability
• Ability to make tough decisions
• Able to multitask and think on their feet
• Have a positive “can do “attitude