Assistant Buyer - Children Category

Sketch Books Inc.; Taguig; On-site; PHP 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sketch Books Inc. in Taguig, Philippines seeks a Buyer or similar role responsible for selecting ranges and maintaining stock with supplier partners. You will coordinate with suppliers to ensure products meet demand and contribute to healthy shelf availability.

You will analyze sales history, predict trends, and assist Head Buyer with allocation of incoming shipments to optimize stock turns. A four-year degree and at least one year in retail are required, with strong English communication and

Qualifications

• Graduate with a four-year degree, preferably in management or business.
• At least 1 year of related experience in the retail industry.
• Strong verbal and written English communication.
• Good market research and analytical skills.
• Good negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Select and provide range that will sell in the store of suppliers assigned by the Head Buyer.
• Maintain healthy stock of assigned suppliers – review sales regularly and manage stock levels.
• Analyze consumer buying patterns by means of sales history and predicting future trends through research.
• Assist Head Buyer in allocation of incoming shipments according to stock turn performance of subcategories (change quarterly).
• Help Head Buyer in liaising with shop personnel to ensure titles and range supply meets demand.

Skills

English communication

Negotiation

Market research

Stock management

Education

Four-year degree, preferably management or business

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Select and provide range that will sell in the store of suppliers assigned by the Head Buyer

• Maintain healthy stock of assigned suppliers – review sales regularly and manage stock levels

• Analyze consumer buying patterns by means of sales history and predicting future trends through research

• Assist Head Buyer in allocation of incoming shipments according to stock turn performance of subcategories (change quarterly)

• Help Head Buyer in liaising with shop personnel to ensure titles and range supply meets demand

QUALIFCATION:

• Graduate any four-year course, preferably Management or Business related field

• At least 1 year of related experience in the retail industry

• Strong and effective verbal and written English communication

• Good market research and analytical skills

• Good negotiation skills