Private Label Buyer - Shoprite Group

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