Junior Buyer (Small Appliances) - Brackenfell at Shoprite Group of Companies

Job Objectives

• Execute product range building and line determination.
• Execute all activities related to product pricing.
• Provide input to formalise article range, stock and price point.
• Conduct product reviews.
• Execute merchandising layout determination
• Plan and execute promotional and advertising events.
• Maintain stock levels, ensuring any stock level issues are timeously resolved in stores and the DC.
• Administer invoice and purchase order processes.
• Provide functional support for buyer related activities.
• Perform market and competitor research. 

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Business, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain or a related field – (essential).

Experience

Essential

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.

Desired

• Retail experience gained through working in an appliances Shop store environment, with suppliers or manufacturing, or in a retail store.
• Exposure to analytics tools

Knowledge and Skills

• High level of self-motivation and drive to set, meet, and exceed goals and expectations.
• Curious and willing to learn – Proactively identifies new areas for learning; seizes learning opportunities and actively uses newly gained knowledge and skills on the job.
• Analytical with strong numeracy skills – Analyses, integrates, and interprets multiple sources of information to come to sound conclusions.
• Quickly grasps and can perform moderately complex numeric/financial calculations.
• Detailed, rule-orientated, and organised – Diligently follows instructions and procedures; vigilantly watches over work processes, tasks, and outputs to ensure accuracy and initiates action to correct any quality concerns.