We are looking for a candidate with experience within a buying role or team to support our Leisure Manager with the sourcing and ordering of products for assigned categories, within the Leisure Department.
This is a full time role working 4 days during the week, 9am - 5:30pm and alternate weekends Saturdays 9am - 5:30pm and Sundays 10am - 4:30pm.
Job Responsibilities
* Sourcing products for designated categories, communicating with suppliers, negotiating prices, generating, managing and distributing orders and following up deliveries.
* Proactively maintaining stock levels, ensuring products are well stocked and that accurate replenishment orders are placed in a timely manner.
* Use EPOS to review product pricing, stock levels, profit margins and product popularity. Proactively use this information to make changes and improvements where possible.
* With the Department Manager, undertake regular range reviews to ensure slow selling lines are delisted and fast sellers are recognised, re-ordered and positioned accordingly.
* Ensure pricing is competitive with other stores and online. Amend pricing where necessary to clear stock.
* Work with the Department Manager, Buying Assistant and Team Leader to ensure the department hits its margin and sales targets.
* Negotiate with suppliers for best pricing.
* Work with the Team Leader, Shop Floor Team and Marketing Team to ensure POS has the correct information, pricing and promotional information.
* Lead by example by always offering excellent customer service, ensuring all interactions are professional and positive.
* Work closely with the Lifestyle Team to ensure stock levels are maintained, minimising stock stored in the Warehouse.
* Work with the Warehouse and Epos teams to deal with non-scanners in a timely manner as necessary.
* Provide cover for the Buying Assistant as necessary to ensure the continued smooth running of the department.
* Build good working relationships with all departments and provide support and assistance where possible.
* Ensure that the department is maintained to be safe for team and customers and to report hazards or unsafe working practices if seen.
* Be alert to shop lifters and raise concerns with Managers or Security quickly and discretely.
* Promptly answer radio calls for information or customer assistance.
Required qualifications & experience
* GCSE Maths & English to C or equivalent.
* An ability to effectively communicate with team members.
* Experience within a retail industry. (2 years)
* Experience dealing with customers face to face. (2 years)
* Experience in a retail buying role. (2 years)
* Experience with excel.
Preferred qualifications & experience
* Previous experience carrying out range reviews.
* Understanding of EPOS system.
* Experience managing a product subcategory including placing orders.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bereavement leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
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