Owning the implementation of the private label strategy including selection of product ranges for private label development as well as sourcing strategies for each private label product and department
Managing the private label development process from product selection; trademarking; sourcing; accreditation, packaging, quality control, importation, costings and launch
Actively grow and expand the sourcing base
Establishing supplier relationships and negotiating supply contacts with agents and manufacturers, locally and internationally to deliver private label products
Developing operational processes required to support private label including product selection and sourcing, quality assurance, accreditation, importing and reporting
Working with the buying and marketing teams to ensure strong merchandising, marketing and promotional support for the private label range
Managing the private label product range P&L to achieve margin and stock targets
QUALIFICATIONS:
5+ years relevant commercial experience
5+ years’ experience within the retail industry, particularly managing the end-to-end process for private label sourcing
Bachelor’s degree required
Strong competency in analytical tools
Experience with private label development and international sourcing
If you are a match for this position, please REPLY with your CV (updated & detailed) and your current CTC salary per month tomarie@mhgroup.co.za
Please note that we experience high volumes of candidates responding to our advertised vacancies. This makes it impossible for us to reply to each applicant individually. Should you not hear from us within a week upon applying, please consider your application unsuccessful