Woolworths Vacancies

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1. BUYERS ASSISTANT
2. BUYERS ASSISTANT: CONDIMENTS & DRESSINGINGS
3. Store Specialist beauty ( Jo Malone)
4. SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST: FRUIT
5. Store Specialist Beauty ( Estee Lauder )
6. Store Specialist Beauty ( Clinique)
7. SUPPORT SPECIALIST: TRANSFORMATION & ETHICAL SOURCING 

BUYERS ASSISTANT

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Introduction

To achieve the team’s goals by providing administrative support to the Buyer to ensure the smooth running of the department/portfolio.

Job description

• Assist in ensuring the product range is delivered timeously to meet our customers’ needs
• Provide input into the development and delivery of the departmental strategy
• Ensure garments are available for all reviews
• Management of Critical Path via RMS / Quest g
• Contract and purchase order management
• Ensure that all red and black seals are approved
• Administer all contract and import orders
• Administer and maintain RMS, including item set up, preparation and management of contracting and management of buying ordering process
• Manage the control of review and marketing samples as well as sample sales
• Ensure that the venue and relevant documents are prepared for reviews
• Liaise with stores, franchisees and suppliers

Minimum requirements

• Relevant qualification (i.e. Design, Clothing and Retail Management)
• Administrative experience in a retail environment preferable or experience in a clothing manufacturing environment 
• Previous buying experience (advantageous)
• Demonstrated taste level and flair
• Customer orientation
• Team player
• Effective communication skills
• Planning and organizing ability
• Strong administrative skills
• Results driven and proactive
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Computer literacy

BUYERS ASSISTANT: CONDIMENTS & DRESSINGINGS

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Western Cape

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

To achieve the Condiments and Dressings team goals by providing administrative support to the Buyer and to ensure the smooth running and full administrative support of the department. Supporting role will be across Grocery departments F16 and F71.

Job description

·       Administrative Supplier Management and the completion thereof in a timely fashion

·       Daily communication with the supplier base and weekly reconciliation.  

·       Communication with buyers/planners regarding supply, static, pricing and availability and facilitating corrective action required at supplier base.

·       Provide ordering support.

·       Maintain Static data.

·       Provide general administrative support to the Buying & Product Development Teams.

·       Ensure all Price and Pack information is transmitted accurately to all suppliers on a regular basis.

·       Prepare departmental reports, Excel worksheets and Word documents as agreed with buyer.

·       Communication of Promotional Planner and managing supplier’s completion of Promotional Check Sheet timeously with correct flashes.

·       Submissions to trade planning, checking off ticketing and Daily Difference accuracy.

·       Loading promotions and submitting on FPP in required time.

·       Departmental operating expense capturing & management. Disbursing/ Updating of PO’s.

·       Tracking packaging payments, write off and re-billings of promotions with suppliers.

·       Applying for barcodes and loading new line static on FILA and JDA.

·       Booking of meetings rooms, coffees, and supplier parking.

·       Compile, update and maintain Price books, Price increase templates and pricing data on CAM/ RMS.

·       Ad-hoc administrative duties including comparative shops, Store visits and other pricing related functions.

·       Taking meeting minutes when necessary (Team and Supplier meetings)

·       Handle ad-hoc queries and requests

·       Preparation of Contracts and Trading terms

·       Adhoc assistance for the Grocery team maybe required from time to time, this will be directed by the buying team.

·       Maintenance on JDA with Supplier Split adjustments, trunking rules, lead times etc.

·       Preparation of monthly commercial presentations

Minimum requirements

• At least 2 years relevant administration experience
• Matric (Grade 12)
• Accounting diploma an advantage
• System experience of Supplier portal, COGNOS, CAM, JDA FF, FILA, RMS, FPI , FPP, ORACLE and Qlik knowledge advantageous
•  Computer literacy skills – Proficient in Excel, Powerpoint, MS Teams and Word
• Basic understanding of retail accounting practices, Buying and Planning principles.
• Basic understanding of Buying and Planning Knowledge
• Sound analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to learn

Behavioural Skills:

• Team Player.
• Administration orientation with high levels of accuracy & attention to detail.
• Initiative – ability to anticipate Buying Team member’s requirements and react in advance.
• Ability and willingness to take routine decisions in the absence of Buyer.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Deadline orientated.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Customer Service Orientation
• Ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail and Analytical ability
• Integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Work with team at varying levels
• Results driven and proactive
• Connecting People
• Open-mindedness and being able to see the bigger picture.

Store Specialist beauty ( Jo Malone)

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Sales Assistant

Location: Durban

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market related

EE position: No

Introduction

To deliver exceptional customer service and maximises sales through accurate stock management and a wealth of specialist product knowledge in Beauty.

Job description

• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Ensure that sales in Beauty are in line with agreed targets by providing solutions and alternatives to customers on options, products and services.
• Monitor, control and display stock and related ticketing with relevant reports to ensure availability and maximum selling opportunities.
• Demonstrate in-depth product knowledge and policy understanding to enable high service and operational standards.
• Uphold shop-keeping standards in terms of hygiene and safety to ensure a neatly organised department.
• Process till transactions efficiently and effectively
• Execute all shrinkage related tasks to contribute to minimum losses.
• Maintain high standards of self-discipline in relation to dress code, personal hygiene, time-keeping and attendance
• Participate and contribute in all team related tasks and activities

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level
• Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous
• Available and flexible to work different shifts.
• Relevant experience in a Beauty selling environment advantageous .  

Please note, that if you have not received a written response from us on your application within 6 weeks of the closing date, your application was unsuccessful. 

SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST: FRUIT

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Western Cape

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: MARKET RELATED

EE position: No

Introduction

A dynamic team player is required in our Produce department to drive our competitive edge through the delivery of quality, safety, availability, and innovation.

Job description

• Brand integrity and product safety
• Develop technically leading edge, innovative and high-quality products,
• Provide input and drive implementation of category strategies,
• Manage and monitor technical function in order to meet departmental KPI’s,
• Product and process audits, including the formulation of specifications,
• Quality monitoring and reporting,
• Packaging development, with respect to legislation, functionality, business objectives and shelf life,
• Maintain world class supplier standards in terms of technology and hygiene,
• Ensure suppliers provide quality products consistently and according to Woolworths’ standards,
• Educate, inform, and share knowledge/information with category members, suppliers, and the organisation appropriately,
• Build customer trust by ensuring foods safety, quality, and consistency of products, and preventing re-occurrence of non-compliance.

Minimum requirements

• Minimum BSc Agriculture with relevant subjects, including entomology, pathology, and agronomy,
• Relevant experience in the fruit industry, with specific focus production/agronomy, and post-harvest processes in grape,
• Minimum 8- 10 years’ experience in the fruit industry, and a willingness to learn/gain experience on a wider range of fruit crops (e.g. avocado, citrus),
• Experience in sourcing and costing in fruit industry,
• In-depth knowledge of supplier operations and adherence to relevant technical and quality standards,
• Quality mind-set,
• Strategic development and planning skills,
• Confident team leader,
• Business acumen, judgement and problem-solving,
• Project management skills,
• Networking and influencing skills within the fruit industry,
• Knowledge of packaging,
• Assertive communication and conflict handling skills
• Pro-active, innovative, and entrepreneurial,
• Flexible with ability to travel extensively,
• Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment

Store Specialist Beauty ( Estee Lauder )

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Sales Assistant

Location: Durban

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market related

EE position: No

Introduction

To deliver exceptional customer service and maximises sales through accurate stock management and a wealth of specialist product knowledge in Beauty.

Job description

• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Ensure that sales in Beauty are in line with agreed targets by providing solutions and alternatives to customers on options, products and services.
• Monitor, control and display stock and related ticketing with relevant reports to ensure availability and maximum selling opportunities.
• Demonstrate in-depth product knowledge and policy understanding to enable high service and operational standards.
• Uphold shop-keeping standards in terms of hygiene and safety to ensure a neatly organised department.
• Process till transactions efficiently and effectively
• Execute all shrinkage related tasks to contribute to minimum losses.
• Maintain high standards of self-discipline in relation to dress code, personal hygiene, time-keeping and attendance
• Participate and contribute in all team related tasks and activities

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level
• Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous
• Available and flexible to work different shifts.
• Relevant experience in a Beauty selling environment advantageous . 

Please note, that if you have not received a written response from us on your application within 6 weeks of the closing date, your application was unsuccessful. 

Store Specialist Beauty ( Clinique)

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Sales Assistant

Location: Durban

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market related

EE position: No

Introduction

To deliver exceptional customer service and maximises sales through accurate stock management and a wealth of specialist product knowledge in Beauty.

Job description

• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Ensure that sales in Beauty are in line with agreed targets by providing solutions and alternatives to customers on options, products, and services.
• Monitor, control and display stock and related ticketing with relevant reports to ensure availability and maximum selling opportunities.
• Demonstrate in-depth product knowledge and policy understanding to enable high service and operational standards.
• Uphold shop-keeping standards in terms of hygiene and safety to ensure a neatly organised department.
• Process till transactions efficiently and effectively
• Execute all shrinkage related tasks to contribute to minimum losses.
• Maintain high standards of self-discipline in relation to dress code, personal hygiene, timekeeping and attendance.
• Participate and contribute in all team related tasks and activities

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level
• Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous
• Available and flexible to work different shifts.
• Relevant experience in a Beauty selling environment advantageous .

Please note, that if you have not received a written response from us on your application within 6 weeks of the closing date, your application was unsuccessful. 

SUPPORT SPECIALIST: TRANSFORMATION & ETHICAL SOURCING 

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Western Cape

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: MARKET RELATED

EE position: No

Introduction

To provide specialist support to the Transformation and Ethical Trading Specialist. Partner with relevant roles and structures to ensure Food Suppliers comply with the requirements of the Woolworths Code of Business Principles, Foods Ethical Trading Guidelines and B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice.

Job description

·        Support in driving and delivering Ethical and Transformation initiatives and strategic projects

·        Work closely with key stakeholders (e.g. Suppliers, Corporate Affairs, Buying Groups, Finance, Industry Associates)

·        Manage internal and external queries, investigate, follow-up and respond

·        Support the facilitation of ongoing capacity building and education sessions with Buying teams

·        Aligned to annual planning and review cycle, collate, analyse, model and report on Transformation and Ethical data and scorecards

·        Ongoing research and benchmarking on global Ethical best practice

·        Keep abreast of B-BBEE legislation and changing transformation landscape

·        Administrative support of the Ethical end-to-end audit process

·        To enable required reporting, collate reports from various Ethical audit platforms, maintain Compliance Tracker and monitor progress with relevant buyers on closing out of non-conformances

·        Administer the Ethical Audit Budget and payments via Oracle

·        Manage re-validation of supplier B-BBEE certificates and ensure data integrity and accurate record retention

·        Prepare and submit supporting documentation/evidence for B-BBEE audit and verification purposes and respond timeously to queries

·        Track progress of pipeline, new and existing Enterprise & Supplier Development projects

·        Ability to adapt to an ever-changing landscape and capacity to grow and develop within the role

Minimum requirements

·        Relevant tertiary qualification

·        Passion and understanding of Human Rights and Social Justice

·        Previous 3-5 years support specialist/administrative experience is essential

·        Transformation and/or Ethical Trading experience will be advantageous

·        Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced excel skills

·        Oracle and Cognos proficiency

·        Passion for the brand and for customers

·        Connecting people: building relationships with stakeholders and working well within a team

·        Personal effectiveness: the ability to work under pressure and to work independently

·        Excellent Planning and Organising skills

·        Good communication skills (verbal and written)

·        Deadline orientated

·        Ability to work under pressure

·        Attention to detail and analytical ability

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All the best with your applications.