RPO Recruitment’s client in the food manufacturing industry is urgently seeking the expertise of a Junior Store Buyer to join their team in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

Responsibilities:

• Required to purchase and manage merchandise within the company's Trading product portfolio
• Source existing merchandise to ensure products remain competitive and available (out of stock products- source from other suppliers if necessary)
• By fully understanding customer needs, the appointed Buyer will be required to maximize profits
• Keeping up to date with market trends and reacting to changes in demand are key elements of the role
• Manage plans for stock levels and react to change in demand and logistics
• Meet with suppliers and review orders, follow up on ordered stock and deliveries
• Identify growth opportunities and risks in assortment and develop contingency plans
• Monitor and manage delivery schedules and communication
• Analyze consumer buying patterns and predict future trends
• Conduct store checks to always ensure ready for trade
• Generate reports
• Maintain relationships and grow the business including customers (Customer Service)
• Stock takes, preparations, including maintaining of back up areas (Stock levels)
• Ad-hoc duties given by management

Requirements:

• Senior certificate
• Relevant Qualification
• A working knowledge of the latest Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, and Power Point & Outlook)
• Minimum of 3-5 years retail buying experience within a FMCG environment
• Excellent stock and product knowledge
• Ability to work under pressure

Benefits:

• Salary: R200K/yr - R250K/yr, salary negotiable
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Training & Development
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable)

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Shannon Thomson and Jamie-lee McCallum at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: [email protected]

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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.