The role of a Retail Procurement Assistant at BruntWork
Our client is looking for a Retail Procurement Assistant to support the procurement and management of all FMCG (Fresh or Long Life) stock from existing and new supplier bases to supply supermarket stores across the organization. In this role, you will assist in delivering revenue, gross margin, accurate inventory levels, and shrinkage targets within FMCG categories. Effective weekly reporting, store communications, inventory oversight, and analytical analysis are at the core of this position.
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM MNL (40 work hours per week)
Responsibilities
- Support the Category Manager with store communications regarding new lines, layouts, promotions, displays, and merchandising plans via StorIQ.
- Ensure stores execute in-store layouts, displays, specials, and ticketing standards as directed.
- Manage supplier relationships, communications, pricing setups, specials, and over-and-above deal sourcing.
- Oversee store replenishment settings, weekly order guides, order schedules, and generate replenishment orders (including Metcash).
- Conduct monthly and quarterly inventory reporting, checking overdue transfers, purchase orders, and follow-ups.
- Perform timed reporting and analysis on revenue, gross profit, supplier performance, markdown/waste, short code, and SKU performance.
- Support seasonal planning, exit strategies for slow-moving stock, and liaison with marketing, data entry, freight forwarders, and 3PL partners.
Requirements
- Proven experience supporting category management, procurement, or inventory management within the FMCG or retail sector.
- Strong numerical, analytical, and weekly reporting skills with high attention to detail.
- Experience managing supplier relationships, communications, and pricing/promotions setups.
- Familiarity with store replenishment systems, inventory order guides, and stock control workflows.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for liaising with stores, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple reporting routines and operational tasks.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and adapt to ad-hoc task requirements when needed.
Independent Contractor Perks
- Permanent work from home
- Immediate hiring
- Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations
Note
Please click the “Apply” button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.
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