- Responsible for Analyzing sales data, inventory levels, and forecasts to determine replenishment needs.
- Placing purchase orders with suppliers based on replenishment requirements.
- Monitoring inventory levels and adjusting orders as necessary to prevent stockouts and overstock situations.
- Negotiating pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to optimize costs and ensure timely deliveries.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams including merchandising, logistics and store operations to coordinate replenishment efforts.
- Train & mentor support staff as and when necessary.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, inventory levels and supplier agreements.
- Analyse product performance and adjust replenish strategies as needed.
- Matric certificate
- Relevant Qualification
- A working knowledge of the latest Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, and Power Point & Outlook)
- Minimum of 5 years retail buying experience within a Supermarket environment
- Excellent stock and product knowledge
- Ability to work under pressure.
Store Buyer - Bluff Durban, South Africa - Armstrong Appointments
Description
Main job function
A replenishment buyer is a professional responsible for managing stock levels and ensuring that products are consistently available to meet customer demand. The primary goal of a replenishment buyer is to optimize stock levels, minimize stockouts, and avoid overstock situations.
Duties:
Qualifications and criteria
Minimum Requirements:
A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.