Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsFree Parking ; Close to transport linksHybrid WorkingAbout Our Client A great opportunity for a Buyer -FMCG to join a group of companies in their Runcorn offices. The business has several different business units which trade across retail stores, ecommerce and independents. They are seeking a Buyer to support the trading team buying a range of branded & own brand products for the retail / ecommerce sales channels.Job DescriptionDeliver Sales, Margin & Funding growth for to meet financialobjectives, to include, promotional planning, pricing, range, merchandising and supplier strategies.To assist the trading manager in delivering a strong and balanced promotional programme across both retail and wholesale channels , which meets and supports the overall promotional strategy; sales and profit are maximised, administration is undertaken effectively and accurately, full promotional analysis is undertaken and informs future decisions & quarterly promotional plan by category is created and worked towards.To ensure KPI 's are in line with budget and address any variances.To monitor, report and propose actions on performance, in order to help define Strategy.To deliver appropriate service levels to all internal customers ensuring alldeadlines & agreed actions across PST, Operations, Supply Chain, SpacePlanning, Marketing, Finance & Communications teams are met in full and on time.Assist Supply Chain team in the attainment of service and stock level KPI's in depot and 3 rd party suppliers via effective communication.Support the space planning manager in the effective management of category micro space to ensure profitability levels are maintained and sales opportunities maximised across all respective categories.Assist the Trading Manager as required.The Successful ApplicantExtensive knowledge of the consumer & wholesale supply chain, ideally FMCG.Experience in negotiation of supplier promotional income for value adding activitiesExperience of in-store layout and space allocation and emerging techniques to continually improve offeringExcellent supplier management skills with exposure to complex relationships.Strong Financial Awareness; ability to analyse and interpret complex data.What's on OfferHybrid WorkingFree ParkingFlexible start / finish timesDiscount on productBuyer/ Category Manager - FMCG Buyer/ Category Manager - FMCG Buyer/ Category Manager - FMCGContactLyndsey SheridanQuote job refJN-062025-6774291Phone number+44 161 829 0372Job summaryJob functionRetailSubsectorBuyingSectorRetailLocationRuncornContract typePermanentConsultant nameLyndsey SheridanConsultant phone+44 161 829 0372Job referenceJN-062025-6774291
