Chilled and Frozen Foods Buyer

Job Title:      Chilled and Frozen Foods Buyer

Job Location/Region:   PAK’n SAVE Sylvia Park, Auckland, New Zealand

No. of positions available:  One

Employment Type:  Full-Time Permanent

Days required:    Thursday to Monday (both weekend days required)

Hours per week:    Minimum 45 hours per week 

Hourly rate:  $32 to 34 per hour. Paid overtime by agreement.

Job Prerequisites: 

• Three years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated history of achieving KPI targets
• Computer literacy. SAP Experience is a significant advantage.
• Willing to work flexible hours in the peak season (Easter & Christmas)
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Great communication skills
• Ability to vary start and finish times of shifts to meet the operational needs of the department.
  

Job Description

• monitoring sales data and stock levels, and studying trade, manufacturers' and market information to keep informed of changing market conditions 
• designing and implementing, marketing, promotional and display strategies 
• liaising with management on long-term planning and sales promotions 
• establishing working plans according to seasonal and budgetary requirements 
• anticipating consumer trends and determining quantity, style and quality of goods to be purchased 
• Selecting and purchasing stock, sourced through approved suppliers, all orders placed on time and all product checked on arrival for quality.
  

Apply now with your updated CV and cover letter, and remember to indicate your legal status to work (work visa, NZ resident visa or NZ citizen etc.) in New Zealand in your job application. Please treat this as a requirement of this job advertisement.

At least two good work references will be required. 

Applications close 14 days from the date of advertisement. 

Only suitable candidates who meet the advertised requirements will be contacted.