Job Objectives

• Ensure correct cost is loaded on DC to enable the Planner to order stock.
• Determine / extrapolate the correct pricing for different units of measure so that the correct pack size, cost and unit sale price on supplier vendor number are accurately loaded.
• Quality check cost and sales price loading after Buyers and Planners set up clusters (group per brand and store size / layout module), immediately correcting any errors identified.
• Capture and load retail prices ensuring a high degree of accuracy and meticulousness.
• Timeously resolve store queries raised as incidents (e.g., DC mispicks, supplier barcode irregularities) and range / derange as appropriate.
• Facilitate and support Checkline with consumer queries, (e.g., stock availability and placing orders), arranging IBTs as required.
• Maintain accurate, timeous loading of newly listed products on SAP Buying as approved by the Buyer.
• Inform DC Planner of new products and provide them with ties and highs as provided by supplier listing form / master data.
• Set flags on system to range/list products at store level.
• Liaise with Replenishers to ensure orders are placed and to relay Buyers’ delivery dates.
• Timeously capture deranging and mark downs.
• De/link items from DC after items have been discontinued from supplier/no longer viable for exports.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate filing of invoices, costing documents, new article forms, and update documents per supplier.
• Generate comprehensive reports for appropriate actioning and reviews by the Buyer.
• Monitor and track progress and performance against KPI’s and proactively resolve issues or escalate to Buyer as required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate – (essential)

Experience

• +1 years’ experience in a similar capacity or role, executing administrative functions and support related to the buying or planning process – (essential).