Job Description

Based in Jet Park, this position's core responsibility is to manage the full portfolio with regards to replenishment, management of DC & retail margin as well as selling prices for both DC and Drop shipment products. Management of general admin and promotions well as all daily reports.
Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Achieve budgeted sales target
• Achieve budgeted gross profit for DC & Retail
• Management of inbound supplier service levels
• KVI price management
• Drive sales and manage expenses & recoveries in line with the
• budget.
• Manage GP percentages per category & recoveries from
• suppliers.
• Verify pricing claims for drop shipment and direct suppliers.
• Effective communication with customers (internal and /or
• external)
• Align supplier strategy with DC strategy.
• Monitor and manage the dog line products
• Data management through AS400
• Liaise with retailers and build relationship to negotiate deals
• Maintain required stock levels within the warehouse
• Drive sales through innovation
• Be part of advertising / consumer trends
• Drive sales through special promotions
• Manage Promotion and Advertising for liquor category
• Facilitate bulk trading deals with bulk customers
• Negotiate competitive pricing

Minimum requirements
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• National Senior Certificate (Matric) is a pre-requisite.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Diploma or Degree in Purchasing or Commerce - Recommended
• National Certificate / Diploma in Marketing Management or similar -recommended
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Team worker who can also work independently
• Ability to build strategic working relationships
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Persuasive selling skills
• Good admin discipline

Skills Required