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Job Mail is a South African online job board offering a large selection of vacancies across the country and some positions abroad. Job seekers can search and apply for jobs online, upload a CV and receive job alerts, while employers and recruitment agencies can advertise positions to a broad national audience. The brand is one of the longer-established names in South African job advertising and is operated from South Africa.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish and maintain a structured supplier call cycle.
- Meet with suppliers daily to maintain strong, effective relationships.
- Develop trade plans with suppliers to align with sales and margin objectives.
- Drive supplier sales growth through effective planning and promotions.
- Assist in pricing and deal negotiations by conducting market price surveys.
- Create purchase orders in line with company policies and procedures.
- Ensure timely supplier pickups and follow-ups on outstanding orders.
- Monitor and improve supplier delivery performance.
- Maintain optimal stock levels and ensure product availability at all times.
- Maximise working capital by managing supplier payment terms.
- Monitor and address issues such as slow-moving lines, negative or ageing stock, and overstock situations.
- Process supplier claims efficiently.
- Set pricing based on market research and trends.
- Conduct daily floor walks to ensure optimal look and feel, merchandising, and ticketing.
- Oversee receiving processes and check for supplier damages.
- Implement and manage promotional activities aligned with store planning.
- Bring creative ideas to grow categories and supplier contributions.
- Interact with customers on the floor to gain insights and identify opportunities.
- Continuously seek innovative ways to grow the business.
- Maintain in-depth product knowledge across assigned categories.
- Collaborate with suppliers to identify growth opportunities.
- Plan and execute promotional grids that drive sales.
- Work closely with the internal sales team to ensure alignment between procurement and sales objectives.
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