Buyer

To build and maintain accurate rolling demand and purchase forecasts, manage monthly stock ordering cycles, and optimise inventory levels to ensure customer demand is met efficiently while achieving the company's financial and strategic objectives.

Client Details

Family run FMCG business that's been operating for over 30 years.

Description

• Develop and maintain rolling demand and purchase forecasts across multiple fragrance brands for both basic/regular and promotional business. To include collaboration with relevant members of the sales and marketing teams.
• Manage monthly stock ordering cycles, ensuring timely and accurate replenishment from principal companies in line with forecasted demand.
• Monitor/maintain optimum inventory levels for specific brands on basic & promotional SKUs by tracking key performance indicators against targets and by consulting regularly with sales & marketing teams.
• Deliver monthly reports on stock levels, inventory movements, excess stock and costs, plus forecast accuracy, in advance of monthly forecast meetings.
• Maintain/develop a good working relationship with key people at principal companies and logistic partners.
• Communicate effectively and build close working relationships with the Buying team members and across all other key functions within the business.
• Support development of buying processes and systems (for example, AGR)
• Completion of ad-hoc analysis and duties as requested by line manager and / or the wider business.

Profile

A successful Buyer should have:

Demand planning, forecasting and inventory management experience

FMCG industry experience, preferably fragrance and cosmetic market exposure

Highly numerate and analytical

High levels of proficiency in Excel

Job Offer

• A competitive salary
• A small bonus to recognise and reward achievements.
• Opportunities to attend summer parties and engage in social events.
• A permanent position within a small-sized organisation in Weybridge.
• Exposure to the fast-paced and rewarding FMCG industry.

If you are ready to take on this exciting role as a Buyer, we encourage you to apply and join a company committed to procurement excellence.