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Plan merchandise buying trips

Plan merchandise buying trips

Unit of competency
National Code
SIRRMRM009
State Code
BBB51
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/08/2017
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/12/2017
Field of Education
080501 - Sales
Original Release Date
14/12/2017
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan buying trips for the purpose of sourcing new products, materials or suppliers. It requires the ability to develop a buying trip itinerary, plan key activities and identify new product and supply opportunities that meet organisational and consumer needs. This unit applies to senior personnel working in a diverse range of sectors and business contexts. They operate with independence and are responsible for making a range of operational business decisions. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan buying trip.
  • 1.1. Access and review a merchandise strategy to determine buying trip objectives.
  • 1.2. Obtain buying trip briefs and budgets.
  • 1.3. Consult with cross-functional teams and seek the input of relevant personnel into buying trip planning.
  • 1.4. Undertake pre-trip research to identify key buying trip activities and destinations that reflect buying trip objectives.
  • 1.5. Research local culture, customs and market related to merchandise purchasing and supply, as required.
  • 1.6. Determine supplier and product information and samples to be sourced during the buying trip.
  • 1.7. Develop a buying trip itinerary and schedule, and seek required approval.
  • 1.8. Make required bookings and arrange buying trip resources.
2. Undertake buying trip.
  • 2.1. Assess products and suppliers that reflect merchandise strategy and buying trip objectives.
  • 2.2. Determine feasibility and suitability of products and suppliers based on merchandise strategy and budgets.
  • 2.3. Identify opportunities for new products and suppliers that meet organisational objectives and customer demands.
  • 2.4. Obtain product and supplier information and acquire any required samples.
3. Report on buying trip.
  • 3.1. Document outcomes of the buying trip according to organisational requirements.
  • 3.2. Share trip insights and samples with relevant personnel and gain their feedback.
  • 3.3. Make recommendations and determine actions to be taken following the buying trip.
  • 3.4. Evaluate financial and productivity effectiveness of the buying trip.
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State Code National Code Title Type
BDJ6 SIR50317 Diploma of Retail Merchandise Management Qualification