Requirements:

Synergy Recruitment; George; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Purchasing Manager or Replenishment Manager in George. The role involves managing stock portfolios, improving sales performance, and ensuring effective procurement processes. Ideal candidates will have experience in stock management and a tertiary qualification in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years experience in Procurement or Stock Management role.
• Relevant tertiary qualification would be a big advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire store stock portfolio, including ordering and key items.
• Monitor low stock levels through daily floor walks.
• Manage margins to increase basket size and store traffic.

Skills

Inventory Management

Procurement

Stock Management

Sales Strategy

Education

Grade 12

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Purchasing Manager or Replenishment Manager – George

Purchasing Manager or Replenishment Manager job position available in George. Salary between R15 000 – R25 000.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• 3 – 5 years experience in Procurement or Stock Management role
• A relevant tertiary qualification would be a big advantage

Duties:

• Manage the entire store stock portfolio, including ordering (manual and auto RPL), KVI (Key Value Items) and linked ranges, aged and discontinued stock.
• Identify causes of non-performance and take corrective action to improve sales, especially if stock related.
• Monitor low stock levels through daily floor walks.
• Manage margins to increase basket size and store traffic.
• Manage in-stocks and Ad Hoc orders for all national and regional promotions.
• Manage the weekly GAP SCAN process.
• Ensure the store's CHAT system is operational for customer orders and follow-ups.
• Monitor and report on margins, including negative margins.
• Report on departments with declining sales.
• Assess the effectiveness of promotions and store ranking within the chain.
• Report on underperforming vendors or articles and suggest solutions.
• Report on aged and discontinued stock and take actions to reduce it.
• Follow up on parked direct deliveries and out-of-stock advertised merchandise.
• Conduct regular feedback sessions with line managers on Key Performance Indicators.

Send CV to [e-mail] (use full job title as a reference).