Job Description
About the job
In this role you will develop an understanding and expertise about your category of products and will be the driver of sales and margin. Taking responsibility for a trading category you plan, control and monitor the purchasing, intake and launch of products and ranges. You will work collaboratively with key stakeholders to resolve all issues efficiently and effectively.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
1. As the planning expert, advising other Morrisons colleagues, suppliers and our Hong Kong office of the needs of our customer for your category, the construction of ranges and products attributes.
2. Working in collaboration with business colleagues to manage stock, availability, waste/shrink and markdowns for all the products.
3. Manage availability of products through appropriate channels such as communication to stores, supply chain, logistics, marketing and any other relevant departments and ensuring you are working in the right way to allow your buying colleague the opportunities to manage the supplier relationships effectively.
4. Giving the category team relevant admin, analysis or task support as required.
5. Negotiating with suppliers to optimise value (including sales and margin) and operational efficiencies around product sourcing, supply, availability for the appropriate time.
6. Delivering...