Category Buyer – Midrand needed at Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric with Mathematics and Accounting
• Minimum of 3 years Category Buying experience
• Degree or Diploma in Finance/Retail Management or any similar qualification
• SAP BI, Qlikview experience
• Computer skills – (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)

Job Specification…

• Implement strategies to improve profitability of the category.
• Analyse consumer buying patterns to predict future trends in order to choose most profitable product ranges.
• Manage plans to ensure optimal stock levels for the business at all times.
• Develop and adhere to category plan that includes category sales, profit, market shares, second stock returns, ROCE.
• Ensure a detailed marketing plan is formulated and that it`s in line with the overall company strategy.
• Identify and develop various Dis-Chem category pricing and promotion strategies to ensure customer needs are met while remaining competitive in the market.
• Evaluate product quality by using customer feedback as a measuring tool.
• Report on category plans on a monthly basis.
• Develop a yearly category operating strategy and ensure it is in line with the Dis-Chem strategic category objective.
• Compile reports on relevant products and their sales, quality and feedback.
• Maintain relationships with existing suppliers while sourcing new suppliers for future products.
• Negotiating prices and delivery contracts with suppliers.
• Review supplier contracts and ensure they are valid, in line with industry standards and industry good practice.