Retail Buyer
4 days ago
Retail Buyer
Introduction
Are you ready to be part of a fun and dynamic team in a fast-paced environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Retail Buyer (Category Manager) to support our high-performing team in driving the continued profitability of our stores.
What are we looking for?
Positive attitude, drive, passion and strong retail buying experience.
You will be required to work with a wide variety of stakeholders from both within the business and with our supply base and must therefore possess excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and problem solving skills. You will need to develop an in-depth knowledge of our products and our customers, as well as the ability to stay on top of category trends, technologies, innovation, competition and supplier capability.
Job purpose:
To meet sales and margins budget through selecting appropriate product ranges in order to provide our shopper with the widest breadth of product at the best possible value.
Responsible for evaluation, forecasting, selection and procurement of all merchandise. The Buyer is accountable for range management, department strategies, sales, profits, margins, stock turn for respective department as well as product quality control.
Key Skills needed:
- Product Development
- Negotiating
- Analysing sales data
- Detail orientated and a creative problem solver
- Critical and analytical thinking skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to persuade others
- Inventory management
- Sales planning
- Forecasting
- Expert level skills in retail merchandising tools and Microsoft tools/applications such as Excel and Outlook
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multi task in a busy environment
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
- Strategy Development
- Analysing Competition
- Financial Analysis, Pricing / OTB Planning
- Building Assortment and Range Plan
- SKU / Product / System Management
- Marketing / Advertising & Promotions
- Supplier Management/Negotiation
- Leadership / Talent Enhancement & Training
- Cross Functional Partnership
Desired Qualification and Experience
- National Diploma or Degree in business related field with Retail Buying as a subject
- At least 5 years experience in Retail Buying, preferably in the fields of gaming or electronics.
-
Retail Planner
4 days ago
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time R300 000 - R400 000 per yearHire Resolve's client in the Retail Industry is urgently seeking the expertise of a Retail Planner to join their team in KwaZulu-Natal.Responsibilities:Develop and maintain item sales and inventory plansOverall management and utilization of inventory procurement planDevelop item unit plan using the replenishment system softwareOrder and manage inventory...
-
Junior Store Buyer
4 days ago
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time R104 000 - R208 000 per yearJob Title: Junior Store BuyerLocation: Durban, South AfricaHire Resolve, a reputable recruitment agency, are currently seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our client's team as a Junior Store Buyer in their Durban store. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the selection and purchasing of merchandise for our client's...
-
Merchandise Admin Assistant Sheet Street
6 hours ago
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Mr Price Group Full time R200 000 - R400 000 per yearTo support and assist the Buying and Planning team with administrative and technical duties to enable the merchant processes and timelines.**Qualifications: Education Matric or NQF4 equivalent(Diploma/ Degree) Experience0 - 1 year(Retail/supplier experience preferred) Specific KnowledgeAdministration and organisational skills. Numeracy and Computer...
-
Sample Coordinator
1 week ago
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa b3f6a486-64e3-4227-a1dc-c5b41efcbc4e Full time R250 000 - R450 000 per year1. Job PurposeTo source, request, track, and manage all product samples required for buyer presentations, product development, costing, and production approvals.To work closely with designers, merchandisers, sourcing teams, and overseas suppliers to ensure all samples are accurate, on time, and aligned with the development brief.To support the business by...
-
Planner Power Fashion
1 week ago
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Mr Price Group Full time R250 000 - R450 000 per yearDescriptionDevelop merchandise strategies for one or more departments through developing merchandise plans that will deliver budgeted profit through ensuring the right stock is at the right place at the right time to maximize sales and to minimize mark down ResponsibilitiesStrategy Development:Use insights from analyzing past sales and market trend analysis...
-
Commercial Graduate Development Programme
2 days ago
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Boxer Superstores Full time R1 500 000 - R2 500 000 per yearJob DescriptionBoxer Superstores: Commercial Development ProgrammeGrow Your Career. Build the Future of Retail.Are you a high-potential graduate ready to kickstart your career in one of South Africa's most dynamic retail environments? Boxer Superstores is inviting ambitious young professionals to apply for ourCommercial Development Programme— a...
-
Senior Planner Mr Price Home
6 hours ago
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Mr Price Group Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per yearReporting into the Planning Manager, the role of the Senior Planner is to strategically lead and roll-up the planning function of a specific merchandise team, including the categories within, in order to maintain planning disciplines and to ensure that the right levels of stock get to the right stores at the right time, whilst remaining aligned with the...
-
Senior Planner Miladys
7 hours ago
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Mr Price Group Full time R400 000 - R800 000 per yearMiladys, a trading division of the Mr Price Group is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Merchandise Planner. Reporting into the Planning Manager, you will be responsible for managing a particular department within the division. This role requires someone who enjoys developing a strong understanding of our product and our customer. You will use...
-
Planner Miladys
4 days ago
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Mr Price Group Full time R104 000 - R208 000 per yearDescriptionStrategize, plan and execute a balanced profitable assortment in collaboration with the buyer and location planner, based on historical, trend and customer/store analysis in line with the Company's strategy ResponsibilitiesStock Management: Ensure that orders are placed within specific time lines and with strategic suppliers in order to meet...
-
Senior Planner Mr Price Home
6 hours ago
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Mr Price Group Full time R200 000 - R500 000 per yearDescriptionReporting into the Planning Manager, the role of the Senior Planner is to strategically lead and roll-up the planning function of a specific merchandise team, including the categories within, in order to maintain planning disciplines and to ensure that the right levels of stock get to the right stores at the right time, whilst remaining aligned...