BUYING ASSISTANT (1 POST)

POST G: BUYING ASSISTANT (1 POST)

• At least 5 ‘O’ level subjects
• At least a Diploma in Purchasing & Supply Chain Management
• At least 1 year working Experience in a similar position in Retail FMCG industry

• Analyse customer buying patterns, understand seasonal trends, predict future trends and use scientific ordering to ensure zero stockouts on shelf.
• Sends out enquiries for appropriate materials, collate and analyse quotations, place order with suitable suppliers for specified materials, ensuring goods are delivered on the required date and purchased at the most competitive rates and within budget.
• Ensure quality and performance of goods purchased are in line with required standards.
• Promptly provide supplier feedback whenever any trade issues arise
• Stock Management
• Account for all stocks at the store.
• Ensure that there are clearly defined timelines for stock counts and that all variances are reported to the Store Manager.
• Controls to manage shrinkage through theft, damages and expiry.
• Ensure Product Merchandising
• Manage shop lay
• out and product mix on the shelves in liaison with Shop Manager and Floor Supervisor.
• Ensure effective product displays
• Ensure customer engagement
• Do market Intelligence
• Do routine reporting
• Carrying out any other relevant functions as assigned.

NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.APPLICATIONSApplicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates, transcripts, national identification and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, Experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human ResourceThe application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw.Closing date for applications is 10 November 2025. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line. It should also be noted that non adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified.Click to Apply / View More Information

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