Senior Buyer

Job Description

At COURTS, we understand that finding the right career path is a journey worth taking! With the professional guidance & support from our dedicated team, hop on to an exciting opportunity to grow with COURTS today!

Everyone has the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to their space, and to grow above and beyond in the dynamic world of retail.

If you are a go-getter with a passion for service, we believe there's no place like COURTS to start taking your retail career to the next level.

As an integral part of the Merchandising Team, the successful candidate will report directly to the Director of Merchandising directly.

The essential responsibilities of the incumbent includes:

• Support retail stores to ensure maximum sales and profitability of related merchandises and services for the Company


• Ensure a comprehensive range of latest products is available for sale and that terminated/discontinued stock levels achieve targets.


• Negotiate with suppliers on terms of trading, margins and advertising support and manages the supplier base – relationships.


• Work with suppliers to promote sales and product knowledge training in stores.


• Manage the merchandising forecasting and execute supply chain management practices. Work with Logistics, Warehouse, and Stores to ensure optimum stock availability and maintain healthy stock turnover.


• Manage stock replenishment.


• Allocate and tailor store ranges to meet store requirements.


• Manage the store range to monitor sales performance and inventory levels against plan so that timely remedial action can be taken when necessary to ensure profitability.


• Maintain awareness of competitors’ movements and ensure competitiveness via field visits.


• Develop up-to-date market knowledge of products and sources to enable quick speed to market of new product releases.


• Coordinate with various departments and assist where needed with supplier issues.


• Support the development of marketing campaigns that develops the product category.


• Set up, maintain and amend product details in the system.


• Raise purchase orders, create new product codes and generate reports.


• Any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma and above


• Well Versed in Home Appliances, IT, Furnishings Product Knowledge


• Up-to-date knowledge of Market Trends


• Prior background in Retail Merchandising is advantageous


• Must be willing to work on weekends / Public Holidays

Key Attributes:

• Positive attitude and Team Player


• Commercial sense


• Good communication skills


• Good negotiator who goes for win-win


• Focused and able to prioritize


• High level of initiative and integrity


• Ability to work under pressure in a fast pace working environment