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Product Developer
It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!To drive the development of new and innovative products for Pick n Pay end to end offering, as well as improve the innovation in the category that will drive the sales, increase market share thus positioning the company as the leader in the industry in collaboration with Commercial and vendor partners
Minimum Requirements
Relevant Degree/Diploma in Consumer Science/Food Science/Product Development
4 – 7 years product development experience
Experience in product development in the relevant category is essential
Knowledge of Retail Merchandise principles and proven track record of identifying and launching new categories and repositioning established ranges within specific categories
Competencies
Analytical thinking
Controls Quality & Standards
Customer Orientation/Passion for Customer
Influencing and Innovative
Attention to Detail
Team Orientation
Strong Communication Skills
Judgement
Commercial and Financial Acumen
Building relationships and collaborative networking
Ability to effectively plan, prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Problem solver who can identify any key issues in a changing environment
Team player
Driven and adaptable
Retail environment experience
Key Responsibilities
Develop and effectively implement the Innovation Agenda for the product area by identifying suitable products for new and improved offers to ensure outstanding product deliverables
Develop and launch new products in accordance with the company processes and development criteria
Defined product development process is followed, including products sign offs and Commerical alignment
Ensure the successful launch of all new products, both regionally and nationally within the stipulated launch periods.
Enable factory trials / first packing, production at the suppliers with Food Technologists
Keep abreast of competitor activities, topical issues, current events, food industry, trends and technology
Ensure packaging process is followed, and awareness of sustainability targets
Make recommendations for new attractive on shelf and improved packaging specification to ensure reduction of costs and improved functionality and customers acceptance
Ensure that each new product and process undergoes a comprehensive and documented evaluation
Use outside influences and/or centres of excellence to help drive innovation agenda
Monitor the performance of new and improved products to take the appropriate action for non-performers and evaluate the contribution to improved customer satisfaction as well as the increased profitability of the range
Monitor sales and profitability of products
Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers; demonstrates confidence and expertise when interacting with suppliers
Work with suppliers according to company values.
Communicate regularly with suppliers to mutually share financial and other performance criteria; uses metrics to identify performance gaps.
Develops and implements contingency plans to close development gaps
Analyse work errors, successes and failures in order to sets learning strategies to rectify and increase knowledge; recognise gaps in own skill set, seeks and takes advantage of learning opportunities by applying new learnt skills on the job to enhance effectiveness
Closing date: 28 November 2024
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!
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Category Buyer
It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!To compile and execute the category plans in line with the strategy, objectives and category group guidelines on format/margin and assortment strategies. To optimize the performance of the assigned categories by having clear category plans in place that are aligned to the strategy, category group guidelines and being customer focused.
Preferably a Finance degree or related
3-4 years retail experience
Experience in Category Management
Proven and consistent success on financial KPI’s
SAP knowledge and Analysis is essential
Competencies
Sound knowledge of buying fundamentals
Networking and Relationship Building
Excellent Communications skills (Verbal and Written)
Advanced computer literacy (Excel & Powerpoint)
Ability to handle extensive administrative activities related to the category
Commercial and Financial Acumen including strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data
Ability to work within a matrix structure, gaining buy in and support across a number of functions
Judgement and Decision Making
Good Presentation skills
Good Negotiation and Influencing skills
Ability to work under pressure and at pace
Negotiation
Understands negotiating position, key drivers, and desired outcomes; develops and presents factual, rational, and compelling arguments to build support and gain commitment from other parties; understands when to engage in counter-negotiations to reach win-win outcomes
Manages disagreements and conflicts by using diplomacy and controlling emotions; anticipates negotiating roadblocks and objections
Category Strategy
Uses Category internal and external data to develop and recommend business strategies that target category-specific growth
Evaluates merchandising plans and their business impact; makes recommendations for modifying plans based on findings
Identifies and recommends process improvements that target performance, quality, work efficiency / cost reduction
Category Performance
Uses internal and external data to understand category performance (sales, margin, availability, waste, stock, RTC, strike rates, own brand etc).
Maintains a solid working knowledge of assigned category, industry, and market; uses knowledge of industry practices, business trends, distribution methods, and the competitive environment to develop buying plans
Implements and executes tactical buying plans, ensuring alignment with category-specific growth strategies, as well as Pick n Pay’s overall business strategy
Supplier Relations
Communicates regularly with suppliers to mutually share financial and other performance criteria; uses metrics to identify performance gaps and hold suppliers accountable for achieving financial and other mutually agreed upon goals; develops and implements contingency plans to close performance gaps
Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers; demonstrates confidence and expertise when interacting with suppliers
Private Brand Strategy and Development
Implements and executes Private Brand category strategy, ensuring alignment with category-specific growth strategies, as well as PnP’s overall business strategy
Merchandise Knowledge
Applies knowledge of Pick n Pay’s merchandise and current promotions, price changes, and sales to enhance daily work
Develops merchandising solutions to achieve business goals and influence financial performance
Identifies and applies knowledge of key industry trends and market forces to positively impact merchandising
Closing date: 21 November 2024
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!
Discover who we are
Clerk Buyer
It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!Responsible for the creation and administration of site master data, mass data loading for National Administration, and management of Article Master, Pricing Master, and Vendor Master relationship data in collaboration with various teams internally and externally. This role also includes various administrative tasks to support organizational operations. Ensure adherence to policies and procedures within Pick n Pay to maintain data integrity and compliance
Minimum Requirements
Matric
Experience in analysing data and dependent processes and reporting
Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous
Excel Skills
SAP Article Master and Vendor Master Data experience advantageous
Competencies
Attention to Detail
Analystical Thinking
Planning and Organising
Team Orientation
Good Communication Skills
Results Orientated
Business Mindedness
Conceptual Thining
Sense of urgency
SAP Article ,Site and Vendor Master Data modules
Key Responsibilities
Data management
Administer site creation by ensuring that all site take-on forms (STOF) are validated in a timely manner.
Manage data transports between various SAP environments.
Conduct audit checks to ensure data integrity and accuracy in SAP.
Monitor and ensure that IDOCs are addressed daily.
Create and load LSMWs (Legacy System Migration Workbench) for various departments.
Manage and maintain the SAP Hierarchy and CatMan Hierarchy.
Report on team SLA performance.
Provide workload and business reporting.
Respond to support requests internally and externally via email or call logging system.
Maintain Article Master data.
Manage Vendor Master relationship data elements.
Closing date: 24 November 2024
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!
Discover who we are
All the best with your applications
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