Store Buyer

• Responsible for Analysing 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.
• Review sales data and trends for each product identify patterns and seasonality in sales to forecast future demand accurately.
• Conduct regular inventory counts to assess current stock levels.
• Identify slow-moving or obsolete inventory and take appropriate action, such as markdowns or returns to suppliers.
• Understand customer needs, buying patterns and predict future trends.
• Based on sales and inventory analysis, determine replenishments needs for each product.
• Calculate order quantities considering lead times, minimum order quantities and safety stock levels.
• Develop replenishment strategies for each product category, considering sales, forecasts, promotions, and seasonality.
• Generate purchase orders in the inventory management system based on replenishment needs.
• Ensure accuracy of order details, including product descriptions, quantities, pricing, and delivery dates.
• Submit purchase orders to suppliers via email or electronic ordering platforms.
• Maintain regular communication with suppliers to track order status and resolve any issues or delays.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to optimize costs and ensure timely deliveries.
• Monitor incoming shipments and compare them to purchase orders to verify accuracy.
• Adjust replenishment orders as needed based on changes in sales forecasts, inventory levels or supplier availability.
• Maintain accurate records of all purchase orders, receipts, and inventory transactions
• Update inventory levels in the system promptly to reflect incoming shipments and adjustments.
• All purchase orders, receipts and inventory transactions must be documented accurately in the inventory management system.
• Any adjustments to replenishment plans or orders must be documented with reasons for the change.
• Records should be kept in a secure and organised manner for easy access and reference.
• Generate & Present reports as and when required by management.
• Ad-hoc duties given by management.

• 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.

• R15 000 – R20 000 per month.

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