G.a.p. - General Merchandise Buyer

7 months ago

Preston, United Kingdom James Hall & Co Full time

**G.A.P. - General Merchandise Buyer**

G.A.P. Convenience Distribution Ltd. is best known as a trusted supplier to garage forecourts and convenience stores across the North West. Based from our purpose built warehouse and distribution centre on the outskirts of Preston, we also have a successful ecommerce business selling toys, supplies and greeting cards as well as a marine supply company that forms part of our ecommerce business.

G.A.P. are an established business with huge potential for growth across all of our divisions. We are dedicated to supplying all of our customers with the best products available and ensuring our colleagues feel part or the team, passionate and motivated in the work they do

**About the Role**

We have a great role for a buyer to join us and focus general merchandise including Toys and Plush items to be featured across our websites. We need someone with a passion for building relationships with new brands and suppliers, who wants to be involved in a growing business and have the autonomy to make a real impact.

**What will I be doing?**

Your job will be pivotal in providing commercial support for all aspects of the product buying process.
- Manage the trading performance of multiple categories including maximising sales growth, profit margin and product availability.
- Select and source relevant products and ranges, and effective exit strategies and are implemented across the business.
- Develop and execute a promotional and seasonal plan to deliver profitable sales growth.
- Conduct supplier negotiations to deliver products and promotions that are competitively priced.
- Develop supplier relationships to identify areas where greater savings or business advantage could be made.
- Accurately forecast key promotions and seasonal activity and liaise with suppliers and Stock Replenishment team to ensure maximisation of service level

**A Few Things About You**

Alongside a keen interest in the toy market, you will need a flexible approach and strong negotiation, communications and organisational skills. You will have a natural ability to build effective working relationships enabling you to successfully liaise between our internal team and suppliers.
- Experience in retail buying/ relevant commercial roles.
- Proven track record of results delivery and achieving financial targets.
- Energetic, enthusiastic and drive to deliver results.
- Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Strong analytical and decision making ability.
- Ability to influence colleagues, customers and suppliers at all levels.

G.A.P. Convenience Distribution Ltd are proud to be part of the James Hall & Co. family of companies. As a result, below are just some of the benefits we are able to offer you.

**Company Doctor** - We care about the health and wellbeing of our people. That is why you will have access to our company doctor with the ability to book appointments directly.

**Free On-site Parking** - You don’t have to worry about paying for parking or getting from your car to work as our site boasts a secure car park for your use. We also support the ‘Cycle To Work’ scheme if you prefer a alternative form of transport.

**Subsidised Canteen** - We know how hard our people work so when hunger strikes, we have an excellent canteen that offers a wide range of freshly cooked meals, salads, sandwiches and confectionary plus free tea and coffee

**Learning & Development** - We want all of our colleagues to reach their full potential. That is why you will benefit from our in-house learning and development team who will provide you access to fully funded accredited training and industry recognised qualifications.

**Grocery Aid** - We understand the importance of mental health. We work with the national charity Grocery Aid to provide all colleagues a 24/7 helpline service that is free, independent and confidential. Grocery Aid also offer a wide range of other fantastic services to support you when you need it.

We also offer staff discount, cycle to work scheme, company sick pay, bereavement pay, pension scheme and our famous Christmas Hamper

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