Knowledgeable Buyer experienced in supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on a consistent schedule. Expert background in purchasing and procurement environments. Proficient in pricing structures, supplier relations and contract negotiation.
Accountabilities:
· Liaise with suppliers and negotiate price of products
· Create purchase orders to maintain and support stock levels
· Follow up purchase order to ensure prompt deliveries
· Reviewing customer claims to be paid efficiently
· Generate and interpret sales reports to help with forecasts
· Communicate effectively with customers
· Modify information in systems to show accurate information
· Communicate with warehouse team with valuable information
· Increase workload to help relieve scheduled holidays
· Effectively communicate crucial information to team
Accountabilities:
· Answering and managing inbound calls
· Reviewing Pricing and margins
· Entering Purchase Orders for a small category
· Lodging claims in the Company enterprise system
· Generate reports as required by Management team
· Review Daily Sales reports to ensure margins are balanced
· Invoicing orders
Accountabilities:
· Second In Charge of the store/ Relieving Store manager when required
· Managing a small team to meet financial KPIs
· Coaching and developing team members
· Managing inventory by maintaining stock levels
· Managing Customer expectations to increase customer loyalty
· Implementing merchandising displays to increase sales
· Managing a team roster
· Assisted department managers by supporting their sales activities
· Managing changing of store layouts including shelf plans
· Manage a full store financial stock take
Achievements:
· Participating in and managing a local basketball team
· High level referee for elite level basketball
· Supporting and developing junior basketball in the local area
· Regular blood donor
· Volunteered as a coach at local soccer club
· Active and healthy mindset
Coles Retail Leaders Program Level 2
Coles Retail Leaders Program Level 1
Tafe NSW Business Marketing Certificate III