Merchandise Buyer
CurrentSupport retail stores to ensure maximum sales and profitability of related merchandises and services for the CompanyEnsure a comprehensive range of latest, cutting-edge technology and products is available for sale and that terminated/discontinued stock levels achievetargets.Negotiate with suppliers on terms of trading, margins and advertising support and manages the supplier base - relationships.Work with suppliers to promote sales and product knowledge training in stores.Manage the merchandising forecasting and execute supply chain management practices.Work with Logistics, Warehouse, and Stores to ensure optimum stock availability and maintain healthy stock turnover.Manage stock replenishment.Allocate and tailor store ranges to meet store / local requirements.Manage the store range to monitor sales performance and inventory levels against plan so that timely remedial action can be taken when necessary to ensure profitability.Maintain awareness of competitors' movements and ensure competitiveness via field visits.Develop up-to-date market knowledge of products and sources to enable quick speed to market of new product releases.Coordinate with various departments and assist where needed with supplier issues.Support the development of marketing campaigns that develops the product category.