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Junior Buyer – Retail Jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at Absolute Pets
Title: Junior Buyer – Retail
Company: Absolute Pets
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Absolute Pets is a leading provider of high-quality pet products, committed to offering a diverse range of supplies to enhance the well-being of pets and strengthen the bond between pets and their owners. With our continued growth, we are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Buyer.
Position Overvie
wAs a Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing the supply of pet products across dedicated categories that align with the company’s strategic objectives
.This position requires a candidate with strong analytical skills, a keen eye for industry trends and a passion for providing pet owners with the best products available
.The successful candidate will collaborate with the planning team, suppliers, and store operations to ensure an optimal product assortment that meets the needs of our diverse customer base
.
Duties and responsibilitie
s:Assortment Planni
- ngUse data analytical tools and techniques to analyse sales data and product performanc
- e.Create and maintain a balanced product portfolio based on market trends, customer preferences, and company objective
- s.Analyse customer feedback and sales data to guide future product selection and discontinuation
- s.Evaluate new product opportunities, conduct product testing, and collaborate with suppliers to introduce innovative and high-quality pet products to our store
s.
Supplier Managem
- entResearch and identify potential supplie
- rs.Cultivate and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective buying of high-quality pet produc
- ts.Negotiate prici
- ng.Market Research and Analys
- is:Conduct thorough market research though online research and store visits to identify emerging trends, competitive landscape, new brands and customer preferenc
- es.Monitor competitor offerings and market trends to adjust product assortments and ensure competitivene
ss.
Planogram Crea
- tionCollaborate with the visual merchandising team to establish visual merchandising standards. Utilize Quant Retail, our planogramming system, to create visually appealing planograms that enhance the in-store customer experie
nce.
Experience and qualifica
- tion:Bachelor's degree in business, merchandising, or a related f
- ield.3-5 years of retail buying or planning experience, preferably in the pet indu
- stry.Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel or other data analysis t
- ools.Excellent communication and negotiation sk
- ills.Ability to show initiative and be resour
- cefulPassion for pets and understanding of pet industry tr
- ends.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and results-driven environ
ment.
