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Job Details
Division
CJ Distribution
Minimum experience
Associate
Company primary industry
FMCG
Job functional area
Finance
Job Description
Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ CJ Marketing has an opportunity for Procurement Officer in Delmas To manage suppliers, trading terms, market analysis, product selection/ buying, planning, stock management,
driving turnover and profit. Reporting and analytics. Implementation of promotional strategy set out by
agency’s marketing objectives.
Minimum Requirements…
Essential:
Grade 12 – Matric and/or Senior Certificate with Mathematics and Accounting
Minimum of 3 years procurement
experience in the media / design, marketing or events industry
Advantageous:
Degree in Buying and/ or Finance or Retail
Management
Job Specification
Stock Management:
Analyse consumer buying patterns to predict future trends and keep these trend figures in mind
when choosing product ranges
Buy merchandise according to CJ Marketing’s client needs.
Regularly review performance indicators, such as sales and discount levels
Ensure stock turn, sell through and stock on hand are within the required ranges.
Collaborate with interdependent departments to identify the nature of spend impacting the category to mitigate any risks
Ensure stock turn, sell through and stock on hand are within the required ranges.
Review and track sales performance figures and competitor activities.
Assist in managing plans to ensure optimal stock levels for the business at all times.
Liaise with in sales team to ensure supply meets demand.
Take appropriate action to maximise sales and minimize losses.
Place supplier orders on to the relevant systems, negotiating prices and delivery contracts.
Do intense research on product ranges before deciding on merchandise.
Assist in choosing product ranges according to available sales reports and market research.
Ensure operating and financial plans meet the requirements of the Production department’s
objectives to meet customer needs.
• Effectively research and identify trend setting opportunities for the agency to bring market.
Marketing:
Assist in ensuring a detailed marketing plan is formulated and that it`s in line with the overall company
strategy.
Ensure clients are able access options to replenish existing stock.
Accurately analyse target audiences to determine the type of marketing offers that would be most
effective to ensure marketing is in line with consumer trends.
Assist in identifying campaign costs in order for agency to allocate budgets to each marketing
campaign
Assist in establish a schedule to cover campaign design, development, production and distribution of
marketing material to meet launch dates.
Assist in managing the marketing critical path to meet set deadlines.
Assist in review cost against the original campaign budget after campaigns have run in order to report
on its efficacy.
Develop and maintain pricing strategies for client types to ensure customer needs are met while
remaining competitive in the market.
Financial:
Assist in developing a yearly strategy in order for sales teams to reach their targets.
Keep informed of inventory, expenditures and deliveries of various product ranges and ensure they are
in line with department budgets and objectives.
Assist in increasing profit margins where possible.
Administration/ Reporting:
Ensure the appropriate action is taken in regard to changes in demand and logistics of certain
products
Write accurate and up to date reports to facilitate the forecasting of sales levels.
Judge product quality by using customer feedback as a measuring tool.
Report monthly sales, trends and finances to the Agency Sales Manager.
Report on product plans on a monthly basis, (sales, profit, market shares and stock returns)
Stakeholder Relationship:
Work closely with the Sales team and online store team, designers and marketing staff to ensure
product quantities and displays are accurate and in line with quality expectations.
Conduct regular supplier reviews.
Negotiating trading terms.
Present collections / new reangles of new products to management on a regular basis.
Write reports on relevant products and their sales, quality and feedback.
Actively nurture and grow meaningful supplier relationships.
Liaising with other relevant departments the group to ensure projects are completed on time.
General:
Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards. Make sure that your workstation is
always clean and tidy.
Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
ROLE COMPETENCIES
Knowledge
Essential: Knowledge of Industry standards, relevant product laws and regulations,retail and buying. Knowledge and understanding of market trends and competitor
analysis, management, supplier co-op negotiations and trading terms, financial
planning.
Cognitive Skills: Essential: Problem Solving. Creative and Innovate thinking. Decision making and Judgment
Communication Skills: English – Read, write and speak well. Must have basic knowledge and skills
to be able to use different communication methods (written and verbal) and be able
to communicate on different levels.
Communication Skills; Must have basic knowledge and skills
to be able to use different communication methods (written and verbal) and be able
to communicate on different levels
Interpersonal Skills: Advanced Customer service. Teamwork / Collaboration. Networking skills.
Emotional intelligence. Influencing others. Be able to articulate strategies and perform
Quality Orientation: Essential: Attention to detail. Accuracy. Focus on quality. Thoroughness.
Leadership Skills: Essential: Enforcing laws, rules and Regulations. Strategic vision
Special conditions of employment:
South African citizen
Office Based
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.
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