The Company With over 30 stores across NSW, ACT & QLD and growing, we are home to over 3,300 wonderful employees all with a common purpose: to reconnect Aussies with the joy of food.
It's this purpose that sees us continue to bring the best that nature has to offer to our customers each day.
From sustainable initiatives like Imperfect Picks to showing love for local farmers and producers through products such as our Farmer Friendly Milk, we believe that all our actions can make a real, positive difference.
The Role As a Junior Buyer at Harris Farm Markets, you will play a pivotal role in supporting strategic category plans that enhance our offerings and delight our customers.
You'll work collaboratively with suppliers and retail teams to ensure our categories remain relevant and profitable.
Your responsibilities will include managing KPIs related to sales, margins, and profitability, all while building strong, lasting relationships with stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities: Category Management: Support strategic plans for managed categories, ensuring they align with the company's overall goals.
Deliver annual strategic plans and achieve milestones for profitability and customer satisfaction.Ranging & Product Development: Create a comprehensive range review schedule and curate innovative product selections that surprise and delight our customers, both seasonally and year-round.Pricing & Promotions: Set competitive pricing strategies for products, work with suppliers on promotional activities, and meet profit goals.Merchandising: Collaborate with Operations to ensure effective product positioning and displays.Supplier Relationships: Manage and develop your supplier portfolio, establish long-term partnerships, and negotiate favorable cost prices.Buying & Inventory Management: Oversee promotional orders, manage master data for auto-replenishment, and ensure timely order placement to maintain stock levels.Stakeholder Engagement: Foster collaboration and clear communication with all key stakeholders, optimizing selling channels to achieve business objectives.Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as directed.Skills & Qualifications Alignment with Harris Farm Markets' culture and values.Extensive retail buying experience negotiating and partnering with FMCG suppliers as well as identifying essential new products to introduce.Full P&L exposure and ability to demonstrate excellent commercial performance across a whole category.Passion for food and the retail industry.Excellent teamwork and communication skills.Proactive, agile, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.Strong organizational skills and analytical problem-solving abilities.Proficient in Excel and comfortable with computer systems.Valid driver's license and ability to travel to multiple sites.What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package.Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.Career development and growth opportunities within the company.How to Apply If you're excited about the opportunity to contribute to a leading market and have a passion for buying and product development, we want to hear from you!
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