Buyer (Fmcg Industry)

2 weeks ago

Midrand, South Africa RMM Full time

This role will suit someone from a Wholesale/Distribution or FMCG background, passionate about achieving personal objectives and achieving organizational profitability. You will have demonstrable experience of managing inventory and the wider supply chain for more than 10,000 products across a range of 200+ Suppliers. You must be self-motivated and a confident decision maker continually looking for process improvements with a track record of cost saving initiatives

Key Attributes
- Well-developed Influencing ability
- Analytical / Logical
- Results / Profit Orientated
- Process Driven / Methodical
- Creative / Innovative
- Collaborative Nature
- Professional Communication Style
- Self-starter and goal oriented

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Maintain Fill Rate for Stocked lines at or above set goal of 95+% by ensuring effective replenishment through consistent open order book management
- Manage customer back orders by working in conjunction with sales team to correct supply chain on advance notification of a potential issue, continuing the resolution if the product does back order. At all times ensuring good quality communication occurs within the business to maximise customer service.
- Maintain NAV item product priorities and shipment status to ensure cost effective placement of orders daily/when required to meet service and profit requirements
- Attain Key Metrics as defined by the purchasing manager related to category management, order fill, Supplier relationship management (SRM) and order book maintenance
- Actively seek best pricing through negotiation, market awareness and price list management
- Negotiate and monitor vendor rebates to ensure correct accrual decisions are made and rebates maximised without compromising working capital
- Ensure that all relevant supplier details and product price information is accurately maintained on the appropriate system, working closely with the Master Data administrator to ensure all price lists, lead time calculation and contact information are updated on a timely basis enabling the correct forward buy investment to be made
- Ensure Freight costs are managed to optimise costs for the supply chain, working to best practice guidelines as defined by the purchasing manager
- Control inventory levels through focused activity on new item management, overstock management and maintenance re-order parameters of product priorities and supplier tiers to ensure inventory targeted levels are attained and working capital maximised
- Work with the Warehouse team to ensure smooth receipting of items into bin locations whilst resolving associates queries to enable quick stock replenishment.
- Assist with management/resolution of item receiving deviations/damages in line with SOP’s with both internal and external stakeholders, to quick solutions. (Supplier Non Conformity)
- Ensure that all inbound shipment document packs are complete and tracked with all relevant documents to enable finance payments and auditable tracking.
- Constantly review and suggest improvements to processes to bring efficiencies/cost savings to the Supply Chain
- Develop supplier relationships and monitor on time and in full attributes from suppliers to track against KPI’s set within supplier agreements.
- Develop internal relationships, influencing key internal customers to promote professional purchasing principals across the business ensuring timely communication and problem resolution.
- Progress and achieve set objectives as defined by the purchasing manager on a yearly basis
- Participate in special projects and perform other duties as required
- Additional tasks and duties may be added or removed by Purchasing manager on request.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: R18,000.00 - R20,000.00 per month

**Experience**:

- Buyer Wholesale/Distribution or FMCG background: 2 years (required)

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