Assistant Buyer

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Finovate Full time

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 3-5 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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