About this role
Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate. Tasks: Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials. Arrange product according to planogram. Establish and maintain contact with suppliers. Maintain adequate stock levels. Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers. Provide customer service. Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase. Select and purchase merchandise for resale. Verify stock availability from current inventories. Oversee the evaluation of the cost and quality of goods or services. Complete and process international purchase orders. Prepare inventory costs, retail pricing and profit reports. Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed and deadlines are met. Computer and technology knowledge: Database software. MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS PowerPoint. MS Word. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Tally ERP. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Team player. Analytical. Employment terms options: Evening. Flexible hours. Morning. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend.