Inventory Analyst/Frozen Buyer-New World Ashburton

Foodstuffs

Ashburton, Canterbury
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

New World AshburtonInventory Analyst / Frozen Chilled BuyerThe position of Inventory Analyst / Frozen Chilled Buyer has become available within our store and calls for a person who can plan, organise, and control the day to day purchasing operations of these Departments. This position reports to the Dry Goods Buyer. You will be working in a 'one team' culture, with the latest equipment and become part of a lively and professional team.The successful applicant will need to be experienced within a buying or similar role, with a positive “Can do” attitude and a high level of analytical ability preferably in an SAP environment.The skills and attributes required for this position are:

Great knowledge of purchasing products across all Chilled and Frozen categories
Possesses excellent negotiation and analytical skills
Preference will be given to applicant that have a sound knowledge of SAP enterprise applications
Sound financial skills and a full understanding of forward buying
Merchandising experience
Fully conversant with category management principles
A commitment to superior customer service
Initiative and integrity
High level of negotiation skills and ability to influence.
Excellent presentation, communication and team work skills
The ability to be imaginative and innovative

Key responsibilities include:

Overall responsibilities for making purchasing decisions and strategies across these departments.
Analysis of all SAP reports
Compliance with Foodstuffs South Island Ltd SAP directives and KPI's set down.
Assisting in all aspects of category management
Ability to achieve targets and profitability budgets
Maintaining a high standard of merchandising within the departments.
The implementation of Health and Safety and Food Safety standards
Profit targets met especially through the intelligent use of investment buying
Monitoring sales data and inventory levels, while keeping pace with market information to keep informed of changing conditions
Ensuring speed to market with new products and managing the deletion process
Anticipating consumer trends and determining quantity, style and quality of food to be purchased

Fulltime role Sunday to Thursday 6am - 3pmThis could be the next step in your professional career. Apply online now.Candidates must have the legal right to work in New Zealand to be considered.

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