AddressWe are seeking a proactive Buyer based in Canning Vale, WA who will be responsible for undertaking the purchase of a Meat portfolio which delivers on sales budgets. This role will co-ordinate and execute the State Meat business plan in order to achieve State sales budgets for Metcash and also deliver profitable business objectives for Retailer. This role has a direct reporting line in to the State Fresh Manager.
What you’ll do
Undertake buying in a fresh category for the State
- Work with suppliers to maximise buying opportunities and deliver business plans that maximise sales
- Develop, negotiate and implement State as well as implementing National promotional and sales initiatives to maximise sales, profit and income objectives
Ensure financial management controls are in place
- Achieve sales budgets as per State Plan.
- Work with Retail Operations
- Effectively manage product through minimising loss.
Work with Retail Operations to develop retailer initiatives and build relationships
- In conjunction with Retail Operations, ensure that Fresh products on offer assist retailers to be compliant in ranging, pricing, promotions, layouts & planograms.
- Provide retailers with up to date category specific initiatives and knowledge to enable informative decision making.
Assist in the management of promotions.
- Provide constructive feedback to the State Fresh Manager on product sales and margin promotional performance.
- Deliver on agreed measurements to drive sales.
Work with Warehouse Management to ensure product management & distribution.
- Manage and communicate in regard to product range, deletions and new lines.
- Undertake retail pricing management in line with category model.
What you’ll be
- Proven organizational skills
- Strong ability to implement procedures and execute strategies.
- Proven ability in effective communication and relationship development.
- Strong Presentation & Influencing Skills
- Proven understanding of supermarket retailing and supply chain efficiencies.
- Sound product knowledge of industry goods.
- Sound knowledge of MS Office applications
What we can offer you
- Learning and development opportunities
- Flexibility to work from home
- Hybrid working – flexibility to work from home and office
- Training and Development opportunities
- An extra week of annual leave after your first year as part of our Fifth Week program, and the opportunity to purchase annual leave to help you recharge
- Extensive wellbeing programs
So, roll up your sleeves and bring your best self to work, and we’ll give you the support you need to develop a rewarding career and make your mark on the future of retail.
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