Here's your chance to join one of the country's most successful food retailers in their Trainee Buyer scheme. We have all the details so you can apply now.
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Shoprite is one of the country's top retailers and a very successful supermarket chain. Now they are recruiting for Trainee Buyers to join their staff.
The Trainee Buyer will assume responsibility for the planning, sourcing, selection and purchasing of specified goods, ensuring effective and profitable planning of goods in the correct quantities, at the right time, place and price.
The role aims to improve on the productivity and profitability of the department through the efficient execution of daily tasks, whilst at the same time maintaining good relationships with suppliers and various stakeholders in the business. The Trainee Buyer also provides additional support as required to the Buyer and Senior Buyer functions within the team.
Job Profile
- Execute product range building and line determination.
- Execute all activities related to product pricing.
- Provide input to formalise article range, stock and price point.
- Conduct product reviews.
- Execute merchandising layout determination
- Plan and execute promotional and advertising events.
- Maintain stock levels, ensuring any stock level issues are timeously resolved in stores and the DC.
- Administer invoice and purchase order processes.
- Provide functional support for buyer related activities.
- Perform market and competitor research.
HOW TO APPLY
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