Buyer - FMCG

As a Buyer – FMCG for this well known FMCG Retail leader you will be responsible for driving Sales & profitability of the own brand range through delivering a robust commercial plan across product, price, promotions & merchandising that meets the Customer’s needs.

Client Details

My client is a leading UK FMCG retail business based in London. They are going through an exciting period of growth and as such are looking to build on their existing team with brand new positions to continue the YOY growth on the own brand category.

My client stands out from their competitors by not only offering a fast pace and fun environment to work in, but also an opportunity to be empowered, make a difference and drive own your success!

Description

As a Buyer – FMCG based in London for this leading retail business you will be responsible for ;

• Develop Own Brand Category plans including Range Reviews, Promotions, Pricing & Stock that deliver against the overall Commercial Strategy & Financial targets

• Develop and deliver profitable promotional plans for responsible Categories. Forecast promotional sales and monitor and evaluate performance on a weekly/monthly/annual basis, proactively introducing revised plans and activity as and when required

• Working in partnership with the Merchandising team, agree merchandising strategy that drives and delivers Own Brand advantage whilst managing availability and slow moving stock

• Deliver informed Category reviews, incorporating market data, trend data, merchandising review, promotional review, competitor review, customer data and buyer input. Turn Category reviews into the annual Category NPD plan

• Develop new brand concepts, and development plans for existing Own Brands, whilst managing the integrity and consistency of the brand expressed through Own Brand product

• Develop products and packaging appropriate to our customers, the brand and our commercial requirements. Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop and implement marketing and promotion plans that are relevant to the category and effectively communicate to the Customer

• Collaborate with International Buying and other European businesses to harmonise product/suppliers, to gain greater efficiency’s and share best practice.

• Ensure clear communication across the business and ensure appropriate processes in place.

• Establish and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

• Category expert – utilise and continually develop knowledge in category products, competitors and market activity to deliver increased category performance objectives

• Work in conjunction with the Supply Chain team to ensure Sales forecasts are adhered to whilst maintaining Own Brand availability and minimising slow moving stock

• Manage and deliver projects as and when required

• Take responsibility for own personal and professional development

Profile

As a Buyer – FMCG based in London you will;

• Have a proven track record in both Product Management and Buying


• Commercially sound with excellent ability to understand and interpret market information


• Proven track record in brand building and product development, either directly or through relationship with proprietary brands


• Strong negotiation skills


• Customer focused


• Ability to work to deadline and prioritise workload


• Excellent communication and organisational skills


• Project Management experience


• Analytical


• Attention to detail


• Results driven


• Confident, independent and energetic


• Team Player


• Ability to influence at all levels


• Strong interpersonal skills


• Strong PC and software skills

Job Offer

Attractive plus package