Category Buyer

2 weeks ago


Taguig, National Capital Region, Philippines Homeworld Shopping Corporation (SM Group of Companies) Full time

Job Summary: Responsible for ordering of merchandise for the department / branch and monitors all merchandise consumption thereafter.

Key Accountabilities

1. Merchandise Planning

  • Suggests merchandise to be purchased based on turnover, current trends and customer preferences
  • Review performance indicators (e.g. sales and margin inventory)
  • Write reports and forecasting sales levels on a weekly and monthly basis
  • Gives directions on pricing and audit implementation in the stores

2. Inventory Management

  • Manage timely entry and maintenance of purchase orders and final orders
  • Track the status of requisitions, contracts and orders
  • Ensure availability and order of stocks proportionate to merchandise movements
  • Check merchandise received through MMS and confer with Senior Merchandise Manager pending or undelivered Pos for cancellation

3. Vendor Management

  • Meet suppliers and negotiate terms of contract
  • Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future products
  • Contact suppliers in order to schedule/expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, late deliveries and other problem

4. Team and People Management

  • Participate in promotional activities and works with Marketing department to develop sales and advertising programs for merchandise
  • Advise Store Managers regarding display and merchandising
  • Give feedback to Senior Merchandise Manager on respective category specialization during selection

QUALIFICATIONS:

Areas of expertise: Sales Analysis and Forecasting, Merchandising (Negotiation, Selection and Buying of local and imported merchandise) and Inventory Management

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree holder of any business course
  • At least 1 year management experience in retail or related industries.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

  • English (Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person


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