SIRRMRM009 — Plan merchandise buying trips

1 Plan buying trip.

• 1.1Access and review a merchandise strategy to determine buying trip objectives.
• 1.2Obtain buying trip briefs and budgets.
• 1.3Consult with cross-functional teams and seek the input of relevant personnel into buying trip planning.
• 1.4Undertake pre-trip research to identify key buying trip activities and destinations that reflect buying trip objectives.
• 1.5Research local culture, customs and market related to merchandise purchasing and supply, as required.
• 1.6Determine supplier and product information and samples to be sourced during the buying trip.
• 1.7Develop a buying trip itinerary and schedule, and seek required approval.
• 1.8Make required bookings and arrange buying trip resources.

2 Undertake buying trip.

• 2.1Assess products and suppliers that reflect merchandise strategy and buying trip objectives.
• 2.2Determine feasibility and suitability of products and suppliers based on merchandise strategy and budgets.
• 2.3Identify opportunities for new products and suppliers that meet organisational objectives and customer demands.
• 2.4Obtain product and supplier information and acquire any required samples.

3 Report on buying trip.

• 3.1Document outcomes of the buying trip according to organisational requirements.
• 3.2Share trip insights and samples with relevant personnel and gain their feedback.
• 3.3Make recommendations and determine actions to be taken following the buying trip.
• 3.4Evaluate financial and productivity effectiveness of the buying trip.

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