Assistant Buyer

Job description: Long Description Job Summary To manage a defined category or sub category to continuously improve ranges and promotions and exceed sales and margin targets. Develop a category plan that supports delivery of the customer plan, market share acquisition, excellent availability + omni channel leadership. Job Responsibilities Develop Category Strategy with buyer to achieve Sales/Profitability targets, and maximize market share of assigned category Develop assortment frequently including Brands, Products & Agencies to ensure freshness and improve profitability Regular planogram updates with merchandising team to cover effective display principles and ensure sell out of phase out / display inventory Implement promo strategy & support functions to ensure business objectives are met; review effectiveness of promotion activity and update team Support advertising & marketing strategy; implement through marketing; review effectiveness of all activities and update category head / team Support Order & Replenishment process through team ensuring an optimal inventory, availability and aged are in control Support new Product Development process & Sourcing for Own Brands Follow & analyze market trends, daily marketing review of core competition to ensure competitiveness in assortment and pricing Work with service & support teams constantly to improve business processes and increase customer satisfaction Online category development and promo strategy development to ensure competitiveness with market & grow online business Manage selected Supplier Relationships as required, agency & non-agency. Range development , negotiate commercial terms , promotional / marketing activities , other operating incomes and follow up on timely payment of supplier receivables In store layout, display & space management/execution via planogram and stores visits Min weekly visits to core stores + competitors with actionable follow up circulated to wider team Candidate Requirements At least 3 - 5 years’ experience within Electronic retailing with at least w years Category Management experience In-depth knowledge of and experience in managing a Consumer Electronics Category Professional development in retail strategy / category management Excellent analytical skills and aptitude to draw out plans and assess accurately the market needs for the category Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent MS office skills + knowledge of SAP or Business Objects preferred Strong relationship building skills Strong negotiation skills Organizational leadership skills Attention to detail / analytical Superior drive + follow up Education Bachelor’s Degree