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BUYER – SEAFOOD
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
Responsible for the execution of the Seafood strategy. Co-ordinates the delivery of the category strategy to deliver sustainable profitable growth and operational excellence
Job description
- Develop and execute category strategy to ensure delivery of operational excellence
- Support the co-ordination of the matrix team in order to deliver the category strategy.
- Analyse and interpret market and sales data to develop tactical plans to drive the desired outcome.
- Formulate category plans with suppliers.
- Monitor and interpret industry and international trends (doing both local and international benchmarking)
- Deliver against operational excellence and KPIs for the department.
- Focuses on medium term sustainable market share growth.
- Ensures the delivery of sustainable growth for category level.
- Co-ordinates matrix team to effectively deliver KPIs.
- Facilitate team direction and pace to effectively deliver KPIs.
- Assist team in navigating through obstacles.
- Mentor and support the development of Buyers Assistants
- Share category strategy with stakeholders and get their buy in
- Conducts continuous review of supplier performance against plan and course correct based on variables/changes.
- Monitors and ensures adherence to ethical compliance.
- Manage financial indicators.
- Liaise with marketing, sales management, space planning & trade planning to effectively drive the growth of the category
- Ability to actively review factors influencing trade ie; market share, local & international trends, economic climate, competitor activity & changes to customer shopping habits, and translate into strategy.
Minimum requirements
- Relevant commercial degree / diploma (B. Com preferable)
- Minimum of 5 years buying / retail experience.
- Seafood experience preferable.
- Proven experience in managing a Foods/FMCG department.
- Proven sourcing and supplier management experience.
- Strong negotiation and financial management skills
- Proactive & Innovative with a continuous improvement mindset
- Has an intimate understanding of who the customer is and the ability to view the world through their eyes?
- Strong understanding of Seafood Procurement will be advantageous.
- Consistently makes logical deductions from given information and uses these to transform the department.
- Is able to consistently convey information clearly and confidently when interacting with teams.
- Consistently drives the creation and development of products, services, and experiences that are convenient and innovative for our customers.
- Consistently anticipates potential obstacles and identifies project risks that may impact the accomplishment of project deadlines and delivery and escalates these risks where appropriate.
- Has knowledge of appropriate retail department systems and related processes across the value chain to manage objectives and enhance their ability to solve problems?
- Manages supplier delivery against the business standards and values and maximises value and reduce risks through identification and resolution of limitations/shortcomings.
BUYER: LAMB & PLANT BASED PROTEIN
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
Source and buy product in support of the Lamb and Plant Based Protein Categories and Food Strategies, through effective supplier and profit management to achieve all KPI’s.
Job description
- Lead & facilitate & implement the Lamb and Plant Based Protein departmental and supplier strategies.
- Establish a commercially viable product range strategy and manage the implementation thereof.
- Manage open book costing models and promotional funding and Category Equalisation Funds.
- Develop good working relationships with all primary & secondary suppliers and all other key stakeholders.
- Lead optimizing & balancing the lamb carcass through pulling all levers available to ensure efficient use of the entire lamb carcass.
- Build a powerful & exclusive Plant Based Protein range of products that we ensure Woolworths leads as a key destination for this category.
- Review and drive Woolworths’ performance data (sales, volume growth, profit, market share, market size etc.) for the Meat Department and make comparisons against competition ito range, price, promotions and product development
- Identify and prioritise the key commercial strategies and accompanying quantifiable goals and KPI’s for the department in line with category operating plan
- Ensure internal and external colleagues understand and work to deliver the department category plan
- Review department performance versus Department Scorecards on a regular basis and inform key stakeholders
- Manage financial accountabilities; margins (including strategic buy-in opportunities in consultation with Planning & Assortment & Merchandising teams), incentives, settlement discounts, departmental charges, sample account, buyer losses, etc.
- Negotiate price, promotional price and new lines, taking into account price tiering / product positioning and financial targets
- Integrate with Trade Planning & Sales Development teams to draw up and implement Promotional Calendar. Plan and implement promotional strategies and ensure you manage a 100% supplier service level delivery every day.
- Establish category price position while applying an understanding of customer price perception, impacts on KVIs, and of competitor pricing
- Availability: Manage short- and long-term availability per category and per supplier
- Give input to Category and Supplier strategies and end-to-end sourcing of raw material
- Develop and implement pricing strategies
- Give input to the planning and forecasting of products and ranges
- Build and manage relationships with a diverse range of suppliers
- Liaise with marketing, sales management and space planning to maximise sales and promotions in stores
- Liaise with distribution regarding Supply Chain issues
- Monitor and react to industry and international trends
- Monitor supplier order fill targeting 100% every day and product static
Minimum requirements
- Relevant commercial degree / diploma
- Minimum of 3 years buying experience in the perishable industry
- Proven experience in managing a Foods/FMCG department
- Procurement experience within a retail, FMCG environment or meat industry experience – knowledge of store operations, customer profiles, locations & competitors
- Proven sourcing and supplier management experience
- Proven ability to provide tactical input and deliver the category operating plan
- Strong integrator and the ability to work in a matrix structure with proven leadership skills
- Strong negotiation and financial management skills
- Proven ability to deliver the following category KPIs (ie. market share, sales growth, margin, ROS, availability)
- Understanding of Supply Chain processes and principles
- In depth understanding and application of Woolworths’ quality standards
- Technical understanding of the Meat category is advantageous
- Understanding of factors influencing a product’s cost and selling prices
- Proactive & Innovative with a continuous improvement mindset
- Strong customer and retail orientation – sound business and financial acumen
- Entrepreneurial – ability to initiate and implement innovative and viable business ideas and to accept accountability for the outcome
- Team player with understanding of diversity
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Senior Buyer – Babywear
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 develop and execute a customer-focused and profitable seasonal product strategy that aligns with the company’s overall strategy and brand identity. You will ensure the product range is trend-appropriate, commercially viable, and appeals to our target customer. From product conception through to in-store execution, you will oversee the entire journey, ensuring a balanced and well-curated range that meets sales targets and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Job description
Seasonal Planning & Product Development
- Develop and execute a profitable seasonal product strategy aligned with department KPIs.
- Leverage data (trends, customer insights, competitor analysis) to guide the product roadmap.
- Present the seasonal plan, outlining strategic categories and channel-specific considerations.
- Collaborate with Design & Sourcing to build a balanced, trend-driven range.
Product Innovation & Collaboration
- Partner with Sourcing to introduce innovative product concepts and manage the product lifecycle.
- Oversee sample approvals with Technical Product Development, ensuring quality and critical path alignment.
- Utilise global insights to identify market opportunities and product innovation.
Customer Understanding & Market Analysis
- Deepen customer insights through tools like First Insights and competitor benchmarking.
- Conduct market research (EDITED, WGSN) to inform product differentiation and merchandising strategies.
- Develop marketing proposals to enhance the in-store and online customer experience.
Trading and Sales Performance
- Analyse weekly sales across all channels and adjust trading strategies accordingly.
- Collaborate with Planning and Sourcing to address product performance through markdowns, promotions and volume adjustments.
- Provide competitor feedback to inform future buying strategies.
Minimum requirements
- A relevant degree/qualification in Fashion or Product Development.
- 5 – 8 years of experience in a Buying role, with a strong background in fashion and accessories.
- Preferred product knowledge in babywear(newnorn/infants/toodlers) & accessories.
- A deep understanding of customer behaviour, market trends and product development processes.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to manage a Buyer’s Assistant, Trainee and Buyer I.
- Computer literate with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of current trends and proven ability to interpret trends and conceptualize products
- Excellent understanding of market and ability to analyse trends
- Demonstrates the ability to think strategically and formulate effective plans and strategies.
- Understanding of business and buying processes and systems
- Retail market and industry knowledge
- Knowledge of markdown and mark up pricing, visibility to drive sales, sell-through
- Ability to travel both locally and international
- Strong numerical and analytical skill
Senior Buyer – Women’s Hard & Soft Accessories
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 develop and execute a customer-focused and profitable seasonal product strategy that aligns with the company’s overall strategy and brand identity. You will ensure the product range is trend-appropriate, commercially viable, and appeals to our target customer. From product conception through to in-store execution, you will oversee the entire journey, ensuring a balanced and well-curated range that meets sales targets and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Job description
Seasonal Planning & Product Development
- Develop and execute a profitable seasonal product strategy aligned with department KPIs.
- Leverage data (trends, customer insights, competitor analysis) to guide the product roadmap.
- Present the seasonal plan, outlining strategic categories and channel-specific considerations.
- Collaborate with Design & Sourcing to build a balanced, trend-driven range.
Product Innovation & Collaboration
- Partner with Sourcing to introduce innovative product concepts and manage the product lifecycle.
- Oversee sample approvals with Technical Product Development, ensuring quality and critical path alignment.
- Utilise global insights to identify market opportunities and product innovation.
Customer Understanding & Market Analysis
- Deepen customer insights through tools like First Insights and competitor benchmarking.
- Conduct market research (EDITED, WGSN) to inform product differentiation and merchandising strategies.
- Develop marketing proposals to enhance the in-store and online customer experience.
Trading and Sales Performance
- Analyse weekly sales across all channels and adjust trading strategies accordingly.
- Collaborate with Planning and Sourcing to address product performance through markdowns, promotions and volume adjustments.
- Provide competitor feedback to inform future buying strategies.
Minimum requirements
- A relevant degree or qualification in Fashion or Product Development.
- 5 – 8 years of experience in a Buying role, with a strong background in fashion and accessories.
- Preferred product knowledge in women’s handbag, belts, headwear, scarfs, ponchos & wraps.
- A deep understanding of customer behaviour, market trends, and product development processes.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to manage a Buyer’s Assistant
- Computer literate with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of current trends and proven ability to interpret trends and conceptualize products
- Excellent understanding of market and ability to analyse trends
- Demonstrates the ability to think strategically and formulate effective plans and strategies.
- Understanding of business and buying processes and systems
- Retail market and industry knowledge
- Knowledge of markdown and mark up pricing, visibility to drive sales, sell-through
- Ability to travel both locally and international
- Strong numerical and analytical skill
Senior Buyer – Womenswear
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 strategically curate and deliver a balanced product range that aligns with the evolving needs and preferences of Woolworths customers. Ensure exceptional value and relevance for both current and potential shoppers. You will drive the product strategy to ensure the collections are aligned with fashion trends, customer demands and business goals, thereby maintaining a competitive edge in the market.
Job description
· Sales & Strategy Development: Analyse sales performance and market data to inform buying decisions and shape future strategies. Collaborate with leadership to align the buying strategy with the wider Group objectives, driving profitability and growth.
· Market Research & Trend Interpretation: Stay ahead of global and local fashion trends by conducting extensive market research. Use this data to curate collections that resonate with our customer base while maintaining a focus on innovation and sustainability.
· Product Procurement & Range Planning: Lead the end-to-end procurement process of seasonal ranges, coordinating across departments to ensure seamless execution from design to delivery. Optimise product assortments to ensure they meet customer demands and business goals.
· Supplier Negotiations: Establish strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating competitive cost prices to deliver value for money. Ensure selling price points and primary margin targets are consistently achieved without compromising on quality.
· Quality Assurance & Style Consistency: Uphold the highest quality standards across all products, ensuring each piece reflects the brand’s signature look, feel, and style. Champion our commitment to delivering premium-quality apparel that customers love.
· Critical Path Management: Ensure adherence to critical timelines for product development, buying, and range launches. Mitigate risks and manage any challenges that could impact the timely delivery of the range.
· Business Growth & Product Innovation: Collaborate with designers and the product development team to create unique, trend-forward pieces that differentiate us in the market.
· Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor Assistant Buyers and Buyer’s Assistants.
Minimum requirements
- Relevant retail/ business qualifications
- 5-8 years buying experience is essential
- Previous womenswear buying experience preferred
- Experience in wash, fit, construction, product development, and manufacturing
- Creativity, taste and flair: ensure that ranges are balanced and offer real choice to our customers
- Passion for Product / Merchandise
- Negotiation and influencing skills
- Merchant and retail ability demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the marketplace, competitors and customer needs
- Business acumen
- Team Player: ability and will to work co-operatively with others within a team and across departments towards a common objective
- Results driven and proactive
- Entrepreneurial
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Ability to present a well-balanced range
- Tolerance to change / ability to work under pressure
- Computer literate: ability to operate in a Windows-based environment
LOGISTICS DEVELOPER – FASHION| BEAUTY| HOME
Position summary
Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics
Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Western Cape
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Are you interested in a Logistics Developer career in Woolworths Supply Chain and Logistics?
Job description
Main Purpose
To manage medium to large supply chain initiatives in support of the Supply Chain and Logistic operations and to facilitate continuous improvement, operational excellence and cost effective availability.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in medium to large scale supply chain and logistics re-engineering initiatives to implement process, technology, infrastructure/capacity, network, materials handling and people productivity improvements
- Project manage continuous improvement initiatives
- Support Supply Chain Operations in implementation to achieve compliance, improve on set standards and achieve operational excellence
- Assist in integrating initiatives with Product, Selling, Operations, Suppliers, Finance and Human Resources
- Provide leadership in line with Woolworths Values
- Ensure that appropriate controls & business continuity plans are in place to protect the business during project implementation stages
Key Competencies
Technical / Functional Competencies
- Conceptual understanding of transport economics & logistics
- Understanding of warehousing & distribution processes
- Understanding of inventory management
- Understanding of Supply Chain principles & models
- Process analysis skills
- Project & change management skills
Minimum requirements
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS
What theoretical knowledge (e.g. degree / diploma) does the job require?
- Three year Industrial Engineering Degree required
- Project Management
What experience (e.g. previous exposure) does the job require?
- Up to 5 years’ relevant working experience with aspects of Supply Chain Management
- Experience working on Quality Assurance interventions
- Project management experience
- Experience in process design
- Experience in technology design
- AutoCAD working experience is essential
The deliverables are not limited to the accountabilities specified in the job advert and specification. These key accountabilities highlight the focus areas of the job. Specific and/or additional deliverables can be requested by management. The key responsibilities and accountabilities may change from time to time in response to changes in business strategy, operational requirements, and shift rotation.
TECHNOLOGIST: BUTCHERY AND SEAFOOD COUNTERS (GAUTENG)
Position summary
Industry: FMCG & Supply Management
Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Gauteng
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: MARKET RELATED
EE position: No
Introduction
To ensure the production and selling of safe, innovative and excellent product at a competitive price for the Woolworths customer sold through the in store butchery and seafood counters.
Job description
· Identify and effectively manage Food Safety risks on the Counters
· Assess the quality of products and processes in order to maintain the quality of products for the customer and to safeguard the reputation of WW
· Implement business and technical strategy
· Ensure compliance and adherence to Woolworths technical policies within the supply base in accordance with legal requirements and international best practice
· Effectively manage supplier performance with respect to food safety and quality
· Effectively manage counter performance with respect to food safety, quality, cutting and presentation standards
· Ensure continuous professional development
· Excellent personal attributes that underscores team integration and execution
· Effective representative of the protein technical team in stores
Minimum requirements
· BSc Food Science / BTEC Food Technology
· Minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience or equivalent programs in the retail or production environment
· Essential hands on experience of butchery cutting standards and methodologies and / or seafood processing
· Knowledge of meat cuts and / or fish species will be an advantage
· Knowledge of the cooking of meat and seafood will be an advantage
· Relevant industry understanding of retail and meat production
· Proven analytical and process ability
· Ability to set and improve quality standards within supply base
· Ability to drive technical and product compliance
· Ability to negotiate and communicate at all levels
· Disciplined and self-driven individual
· Proven commercial aptitude with ability to understand and use financial indicators
· Good problem solving skills
· Good understanding of risk assessment and management of food safety
· High energy level and positive attitude
· Must be computer literate with excellent working knowledge of Office and the web
· Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license
MILLWRIGHT
Position summary
Industry: Engineering
Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Western Cape
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Are you interested in a Millwright career in Woolworths Supply Chain and Logistics?
Job description
Main Purpose
To provide required electrical and mechanical maintenance support and supervision of contractors performing maintenance on site.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure appropriate job plans are in place for all allocated preventative and planned maintenance
- Ensure job cards for allocated maintenance are completed timeously
- Proactively identify opportunities for the need for preventative maintenance and ensure that relevant job plans are in place to address
- Authorise, supervise and sign off all allocated maintenance carried out by contractors against relevant budget
- Investigate identified faults and where appropriate carry out the required maintenance
- Ensure that all faults beyond scope of this position are allocated to an appropriate contractor according to job card priority
- Ensure that all preventative and planned maintenance is managed cost effectively
- Ensure that all allocated maintenance performed on site is according to required health and safety standards
Key Competencies
- Electrical High and Low Voltage skills
- Workshop practice and hand skills
- Safe working practices
- HT Switching experience
- Able to adapt working hours according to the business needs
- Able to work in different temperature regimes
Minimum requirements
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS
What theoretical knowledge (e.g. degree / diploma) does the job require?
- N4 Certificate
- Trade Test (Red Seal) Qualification/Millwright
What experience (e.g. previous exposure) does the job require?
- 5 years’ experience with planned maintenance
- Management Experience
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration experience is advantageous
- Siemens PLC exposure and experience is advantageous
Other key requirements
The deliverables are not limited to the accountabilities specified in the job advert. These key accountabilities highlight the focus areas of the job. Specific and/or additional deliverables can be requested by management. The key responsibilities and accountabilities may change from time to time in response to changes in business strategy, operational requirements, and shift rotation.
All the best with your applications.
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