- Negotiate prices,discount terms and transportation arrangements for merchandise.
- Analyze and monitor sales records, trends and economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns and determine what the company will sell and how much inventory is needed.
- Procure wholesale products and supplies through vendors in various locations for the company’s consumer product retail line
- Meet with tamil speaking vendors and discuss potential product needs or custom merchandise ideas to help differentiate the brand among consumers
- Choose products to offer that meet the needs of the company’s customers by carefully reviewing potential items through vendor showrooms or catalogues
- Collaborate with management to determine consumer pricing strategies and promotions with markdowns and clearance items
- Coordinate with Retail Outlet on Purchases and Deliveries
- Manage costing and pricing and regularly monitor Inventory
- Generate purchase and sales order and manage the department for which they buy.
- Coordinate on deliveries to ensure smooth operation
- Inspect products or merchandise to determine yield or quality
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in B2B/B2C sales, wholesale brand consumer products with a preference for the industry
- Preferably with experience in wholesale/retail packaging and good knowledge in Wholesale trade products distributions through various channels
- Able to speak Tamil in order to liaise with Indian speaking suppliers and vendors in view of working/business environment communication
- Willing to do rotating shift work and flexibility to work late evenings
- Able to work longer hours with prolonged period of standing
- Must be willing to work on weekends/PH. (Strictly off on week days)
- Able to lift heavy cartons / sacks up to 40kg at a time.
- Able to withstand strong spice smelling area
- Have the ability to work under pressure
- Ready to drive and deliver goods, in case of emergency.
- The ability to understand and follow company policies and procedures.
- Ability to work under pressure, in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
