Shoprite Group Sales / Marketing Jobs in Western Cape
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Purpose of the Job
Responsible for effectively buying private label products, locally and internationally, to ensure sales growth and an increase in gross margins.
Job Description:
Product range and line determination
- Ensure first place in the market by maintaining price competitiveness
- Ensure a comprehensive coverage of categories through effective range rationalisation, aligned to strategy and brand logic
- Maintain effective administration (across all areas)
Product pricing administration
- Maintain competitiveness in cost and selling prices
- Base price objectives on knowledge of market prices, current trends and/or market leaders
- Effectively utilise negotiation to achieve pricing objectives
- Ensure confidentiality is maintained regarding sensitive information
Advertising and promotions management
- Selection of lines and management of price points
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- Continuously track competitor pricing
- Ensure availability of stock at suppliers
- Timeously supply information to Marketing
Resolve stock level issues in stores and distribution centres
- Remain up to date with price movements and shortages in order to proactively advise the distribution centres
Determine merchandising layout that is practical and reflective of consumer patterns
International sourcing
- Identify potential gaps and international trends in order to source profitable products
- Manage the supply chain process end to end
People Management and Coaching
- Allocate work and set priorities for Buyer's Assistant
- Continuously monitor progress and quality of output
- Resolve escalated issues and provide support where required
- Coach and mentor Trainee Buyers
Qualifications
- Grade 12 / NQF level 4
Experience
- 3 - 5 years Experience working as a Buyer in a Retail environment
- 3 - 5 years Private Label and Imports
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Knowledge and Skills
- Buying / Procurement
- Solid understanding of international trends
- Supply Chain Management
- Regulatory compliance and governance
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