Overview
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Responsibilities
* Developing and delivering category plans including range reviews, promotions, pricing and stock that are consistent with overall commercial strategy and financial objectives.
* Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop and implement marketing promotional plans and strategies that are relevant to category; adhere to legislation and brand guidelines; clearly and effectively communicate with the customer, driving footfall and profitable sales.
* Review and evaluate the effectiveness of promotions, taking appropriate action where necessary, and sharing best practice with peers and other stakeholders.
* Work with the Own Brand team to develop and deliver Own Brand products/ranges that deliver increased participation and meet agreed strategy and plans.
* Working in partnership with the Merchandising team, agree merchandising strategy that drives and delivers right range in the right store; ensuring availability in store; and control of slow moving stock.
* Identify and implement new product opportunities that are competitively priced, commercially viable and meet customer needs, driving sales and profitability.
* Manage and review pricing, ensuring pricing that is competitive and maximises profitability. Operate within Company pricing strategy.
* Working in conjunction with Supply Chain team, ensure base sales and promotional forecasts are adhered to, whilst maintaining in-store availability to meet the customers needs.
* Develop effective internal working relationships with cross functional team members to support and enhance category objectives and performance.
* Develop and maintain effective external relationships to enhance the Superdrug proposition and meet customer needs.
* Adopt appropriate negotiation strategies to attain the best terms for the category and the business.
* Category expert – utilise and continually develop knowledge in category products, competitors and market activity to deliver increased category performance objectives.
This Job Is a Good Fit For You If
* You enjoy a fast paced, ever changing environment where you can own the strategic decision making for your categories
* You are a strong negotiator and able to secure the best outcomes for Superdrug
* You are decisive while able to critically analyse information to make decisions
* You are motivated by achieving results in line with the business’ strategy
What You’ll Need
* Minimum 5 years’ experience as a buyer in a retail environment (Grocer, Fragrance, Healthcare)
* Strong analytical skills
* Strong Excel skills
* Very strong commercial awareness and creative skills
* Proven negotiation skills
* Decisive and able to work in a super fast paced environment
* Strong communication, analytical and organizational skills
* Display delegation skills, priorities within delegated tasks and manage deadlines
* Practice excellent time management skills and ability to cope under pressure
What’s in it for you
* 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
* We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets
* 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
* 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
* Currently we are working from home in line with government guidelines; when we are able you will be working in a stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station
* Company pension matching and bonus
* Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support
* Come and be part of something special
* Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm
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