Ref: BBBH16732
Junior Buyer- Own Brand Healthcare
Junior Buyer-Own Brand Healthcare
£29,000- £32,000 + Additional Benefits
Role Profile
- Develop implement and deliver category plans including range reviews, promotions pricing and stock 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 category; adhere to legislation and brand guidelines'; and clearly and effectively communicate with the customer, driving footfall and profitable sales.
- Review and evaluate the effectiveness of promotions, taking appropriate action where necessary, and sharing best practice with peers and other stakeholders.
- Work with Own Brand team to develop and deliver Own Brand products/ranges that deliver increased participation and meet agreed strategy and plans.
- Working in partnership with the Merchandising team, agree merchandising strategy that drives and delivers 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.
- Working in conjunction with Supply Chain team, ensure base sales and promotional forecasts are adhered to, whilst maintaining in-store availability to meet the customer's 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 Superdrug proposition and meet customer needs.
- Take responsibility for own personal and professional development.
Skills & Experience
- 1-2 years experience within a similar role
- Strong analytical skills. Numerical.
- Ability to influence at all levels
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Project Management - planning and organisation skills
- Excellent communication skills: written and verbal, including presentations
- Problem Solver
- Confident and Energetic
- Adaptable and flexible in approach
- Team player
- Good PC and software skills
Client information
My client is well known high street retailer looking for a Junior Buyer to join their Own Brand Healthcare team. The ideal candidate would have been working within a similar role for the past 1-2 years and would be passionate and eager to join a fun, exciting and vibrant work place.
Remuneration
7% matched pension
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Life insurance
Generous staff discount
About Cast UK
Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Business Change & Transformation, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.com
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