Minimum Requirements…
Essential:
Grade 12 / Matric
National Diploma in Buying, Finance or Retail Management
Minimum of 3 years Category Buying experience. Business Intelligence, Qlikview experience
Advantageous:
Degree in Buying, Finance or Retail Management
Fragrance related experience
Job Specification…
Conduct analysis and research on product ranges and consumer buying patterns to predict future trends.
To regularly review and track sales performance figures and take appropriate action to maximise sales and minimise losses.
Ensure stock turn, sell-through and stock on hand are within the required ranges and ensure supply meets demand.
Manage the achievement of Private Label targets by creating product differentiation, innovation and brand loyalty to increase market share and profitability.
Assist in ensuring a detailed marketing plan is formulated and that it`s in line with the overall company strategy.
Ensure branches are able to increase their stock levels during an advertising campaign.
To actively keep abreast of all inventory, expenditures and deliveries of various product ranges and ensure they are in line with department budgets and objectives.
Negotiate multi-category trading terms and promotional spend according to Fragrance Category objectives and develop strategies to ensure Dis-Chem is first in the market with new product launches.
Manage the return on inventory to achieve the fragrance category operating targets by analysing sales and profitability of products
Create forecasting reports in order to present sales levels in relation to the fragrance category
Provide reports on customer feedback regarding product quality and make use of measuring tools.
Collaborate with relevant Dis-Chem stakeholders in order to ensure product quantities and displays are optimal.
Actively nurture and grow meaningful supplier relationships.
Competencies
Essential:
Cognitive skills: Basic
Interpersonal skills: Intermediate
Quality Orientation: Intermediate
Communication skills: Intermediate
Business Acumen: Intermediate
Leadership Skills: Basic
Advantageous:
N/A
Special conditions of employment:
South African Citizen
MIE, clear criminal and credit
Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport
Remuneration and benefits:
Market-related salary
Medical aid
Provident fund
Staff account
ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.