Assistant Buyer - Cape Town, South Africa - Finovate

Finovate
Finovate
Verified Company
Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Our client in the
Retail industry is looking for an
Assistant
Buyer to join their team based in
Cape Town, Constantia.


Responsibilities:


Stock Management:

  • Review stock levels regularly to identify any new needs.
  • Place stock orders with suppliers based on demand forecasts and inventory analysis.
  • Collaborate with the team to ensure timely and accurate stock replenishment.
  • Ensure product plans meet location plan targets and correct stock allocations meet sales targets

Purchase Order Processing:

  • Generate and process purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies.
  • Enter purchase orders into the system and maintain records for future reference.

Distribution and Channel Planning:

  • Work closely with the team to plan and allocate products to the different channels.
  • Coordinate with the team to ensure timely and accurate product distribution.
  • Monitor channel performance and adjust plans as needed to optimize sales.

Document Management:

  • Ensure all documents related to purchases, stock orders, and distribution are correct and properly maintained.
  • Maintain organized and accurate records of purchase orders, invoices, and other relevant documents.

Product selection:

  • Work closely with the Buyer. assisting with product selection, filling out details on the Buyer's Sheet.
  • Manage the critical path
  • Review samples
  • Provide the Buyer with market information: identifying new opportunities, prices and product trends
  • Assist in the planning
  • Attend brand meetings when needed

Experience:


  • A minimum of 35 years of experience in a retail or home furnishing environment, preferably in in buying and planning
  • Proven track record of successfully managing stock orders, purchase orders, and distribution processes.

Position:
Full-time


Start Date:
Immediately


Location:
Constantia


Salary Range:
R20 000-R25 000 depending on experience
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