Dairy Supervisor ( Purchasing)

ROLES
Manage Category as a Business Unit, in line with Grove retail strategy
Management Strategy and customize to satisfy Customer Needs
Supervise the Supply base to maximize Sales & Profitability
Full responsibility for decisions on assortment, inventory, shelf space (if any), promotions
Working with sales team, develop and maintain the Pricing Strategy for the Category
Provide all necessary information and documentation is passed to supporting staff, ensuring all necessary Admin is completed in a timely and fashion manner
Participate in the development and implementation of Grove Private Label Strategy within the Category
KEY RESULT AREAS
Achievement of Commercial KPI's
Sales, Cash Margin, Statistical Margin, Later Income, Old Stock, Potential Old Stock, Stock Rotation, Stock Day's, Core Customer Share, Stock Correction & Availability.
Manage the performance of a defined product category effectively in terms of pricing, promotion, products assortment, quality of products, planning and allocation.
Research, analyze and evaluate the market to identify customer's needs and product/range opportunities.
Work with Sales team to ensure that the range fully reflects the Core value needs in terms of the complete offer.
Develop a range assortment that delivers Competitive Advantage in the market
Identify with Logistic/Stock coordinator the most effective/cost efficient means of delivering product to the store.
Ensure that the Pricing Strategy is fully in place and understood by Suppliers.
Re-assess article performance on a regular basis to identify and deal with any old stock.
Proactively evaluate and act on results of Promotion theme and other forms of promotional activity to implement any key learning's.
Maintain effective internal communications channel particularly with other Category Management teams, operations, sales & marketing, supply chain and other functions within the organization
Ensure clear communication and understanding to Operations of any action taken that impacts on the Customer or Store