Regional Liquor Buyer

Our Durban based retail group is looking for a Regional Liquor Buyer. The retail group current host 8 Supermarkets and 7 liquor stores under their umbrella in Durban.

The incumbent’s prime responsibility will be purchasing liquor for the group whilst maintaining sales, gross margin and profitability amongst all stores.

The Regional will also communicate company and department policies to the internal stores as well as work closely to help achieve the group’s goals.

**PURPOSE**: Oversee effective operations of the group’s liquor stores store by ensuring your team of liquor store managers are performing in their duties and responsibilities.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

**STOCK**

Complete management of stock control; determine quantities for purchasing, negotiate on pricing. Ensure stock levels are maintained and are at optimum levels. Ensure that no expired stock is on hand,

Ensures availability of merchandise and services by approving contracts; maintaining inventories.

**STAFF MANAGEMENT**

Motivate and drive high morale amongst the liquor store managers whilst ensuring policies and procedures are followed.

Create a forum amongst liquor store managers to provide guidance

**PURCHASING**

Familiar with leading alcohol suppliers and potentially have established relationships with them.

Ability to build relationships with new suppliers

Ability to negotiate and secure best prices for purchasing for the group.

**PRICING AND PROMOTIONS**

Formulates pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities; determining additional needed sales promotion; authorizing clearance sales; studying trends.

Markets merchandise by studying advertising, sales promotion, and display plans; analysing operating and financial reports for profitability ratios.

**Competencies**

Enthusiastic and dynamic team leader

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Commercial awareness and resourcefulness

Strong leadership and customer management abilities.

Customer service-oriented with in-depth knowledge of basic business management processes.

**Experience**

A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a managerial position in the liquor industry.

Proficient in MS Office Applications.

**Qualification**

Grade 12 ( Matric)

A business-related qualification