Superdrug – Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Job Purpose: Through company expansion and business growth, Savers Health and Beauty is looking to appoint a buyer in the Household category in this competitive market. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of customer needs, be able to identify and source new products, and review existing ranges to ensure a commercially viable assortment of products that provide our customers with quality and value, whilst maintaining competitiveness and driving sales and profitability and overall commercial strategy.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, implement, and deliver category plans in the Household sector, including range reviews, promotions, pricing, and stock management that are consistent with overall commercial strategy and financial objectives.
* Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop and implement marketing promotion plans and strategies that are relevant to the category.
* Adhere to legislation and brand guidelines, and clearly and effectively communicate with the customer, driving footfall and profitable sales.
* Work closely with the Marketing and Online team to deliver exciting customer stories through social media and www.savers.co.uk.
* Review and evaluate the effectiveness of promotions, taking appropriate action where necessary, and sharing best practices with peers and other stakeholders.
* Working in partnership with the Merchandising team, agree on a merchandising strategy that drives and delivers the right range in the right store; ensuring availability in-store; and control of slow-moving stock.
* Identify and implement new product opportunities that are competitively priced, commercially viable, and meet customer needs, driving sales and profitability.
* Manage and review pricing to ensure profitability, ensuring Savers is competitive.
Operate within Company pricing strategy.
* Working in conjunction with the Supply Chain team, ensure base sales and promotional forecasts are adhered to, whilst maintaining in-store availability to meet the needs.
* Develop effective internal working relationships with cross-functional team members to support and enhance category objectives and performance.
* Develop, build, and maintain effective external relationships to enhance the Savers proposition and meet customer needs.
* Adopt appropriate negotiation strategies to attain the best terms for the category and the business.
* Continually develop expert knowledge in category products, competitors, and market activity to deliver increased category performance objectives.
* Manage and deliver projects as and when required.
Person Specification:
* Experience in the Household categories is essential.
* Commercially sound with excellent ability to understand and interpret market information.
* Strong analytical and numerical skills.
* Ability to influence and negotiate at all levels.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Project Management skills.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Excellent communication skills: written and verbal, including presentations.
* Energetic, adaptable, and flexible in approach.
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