Woolworths Vacancies

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Compliance Manager

Listing reference: woolw_001138

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 15 April 2025

Position summary

Industry: Legal

Job category: Other Accounting, Auditing

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Introduction

The role is responsible for assisting the Senior Compliance Manager in driving the company’s compliance strategy and delivering an effective compliance programme across all jurisdictions (South Africa and 10 Rest of Africa countries) in which the company operates. To ensure that the business adheres to the laws and regulations focusing on the legal and regulatory requirements which govern the business by ensuring that policies and procedures are put in place that will ensure that the business complies with laws and regulations. A key component of this role is to develop strategies and operational processes for the business for the execution and embedding of compliance risk management processes as required by relevant regulatory requirements, applicable codes of conduct and applicable standards This role will also be responsible for implementing and executing an appropriate compliance monitoring plan for the business, which will include the Rest of Africa. The management role is expected to output at a highly strategic, functional and detailed level.

Job description

·       Accurately scope the regulatory environment in anticipation of forthcoming and future legislation that may have an impact on the business and advise management and all other parties timeously.

·       Summarize the relevant regulatory requirements and ensure there is proper dissemination within the business in a synthesized manner.

·       Provide a proactive advisory role to the business unit heads on compliance matters.

·       Foster awareness by employees throughout the business concerning the observance of the highest ethical standards within the activities covered by the scope of the regulations as defined.

·       Create and maintain an effective compliance presence across our operating geographies (as described above) and to ensure that any incidents of non-compliance can be identified in a timely manner.

·        Providing a central point of reference and expertise in compliance related matters.

·       Develop and maintain the Regulatory Universes in each jurisdiction.

·       Foster and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities in each jurisdiction.

·       Maintain a compliance presence in all projects to ensure all regulatory instruments are duly considered.

·       Monitor any major complaints received, to ensure that these are handled in an expedient and professional manner.

·       Drafting compliance risk management plans for all key legislation to assist the relevant responsible persons to understand the legislation to enable them to fulfil their responsibilities and to monitor compliance.

·       Designing, creating and updating the compliance risk assessments.

·       Determine Annual Compliance monitoring plan.

·       Ensure alignment of Compliance monitoring plan with Internal Audit plan to drive combined assurance.

·       Lead, design and perform compliance monitoring activities.

·       Draft formal compliance monitoring reports for the Board and regular informal reports to the business unit heads on any compliance monitoring matter.

·       Design, create and maintain compliance related registers (regulatory alerts, breaches, Regulator complaints etc).

·       In consultation with management, develop and document compliance procedures, draft and maintain the compliance manual, reviewing its adequacy periodically and updating it as necessary.

·       Assist in the development and execution of an appropriate Compliance training plan in accordance with and in conjunction with the Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Academy.

Minimum requirements

·       Strong verbal and written communication skills

·       Analytical skills

·       Attention to detail, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, process driven

·       Influence and monitoring

·       Excellent knowledge of current local and international affairs

·       Computer literacy (PowerPoint, Excel, Qlik Sense. Power BI etc)

·       Integrity and sound judgment

·       Planning and organizing

·       Pro-active and self-driven

Job requirements & Experience

·       LLB or relevant legal degree

·       Admitted attorney

·       Post Graduate Diploma in Compliance Management

·       Certified Compliance Practitioner/Certified Compliance Professional

·        5-8 years working experience within Legal/Compliance arena

·       Good knowledge of compliance frameworks

·       Demonstrable Compliance Monitoring experience

·       Africa Compliance experience will be an advantage

·       Membership with CISA will be an advantage

Buyer I: Baby Footwear & Accessories

Listing reference: woolw_001142

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 8 April 2025

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 build a customer focused and profitable seasonal product strategy that aligns with the company strategy and brand filter, ensuring it is trend appropriate and commercially viable. Oversee the journey from product conception to in-store execution, ensuring a balanced range.

Job description

• Develop and execute a departmental seasonal plan
  • Collaborate with Planning, Design and Sourcing to develop product, fabric and trading strategy to achieve relevant KPI’s.
  • Utilise multiple data sources from design direction, global and local trend research, current trade and post-seasonal data, customer analytics, product and sourcing strategy, competitor intelligence and benchmarking, First Insights and EDITED to provide product direction for seasonal plan workshops in line with the overall Group Strategy.
  • Present seasonal product plan inclusive of key strategic areas, must-win categories / items and channel-specific considerations.

• Build a profitable balanced range in collaboration with stakeholders (with guidance)
  • To develop an on-brand product range that is trend appropriate and meets customer expectations, incorporating local and international comparative analysis, intelligence and benchmarking, with a clear intent of growth/exit product categories aligned with strategic goals.
  • Collaborate with the Design team to deliver a balanced range (styling, fabric, colour) within agreed price architecture and ensuring alignment to critical path and merchandise cycle milestones.
  • Collaborate with the Sourcing team on product development, including new concepts, supplier selection, costings, tech packs, packaging and quote approvals in line with the critical path milestones and merchandise cycle.
  • Collaborate with the Technical Product Development (TPD) on all sample approvals and sign-off samples, product reviews, final product presentation and innovation opportunities in line with the critical path milestones and merchandise cycle
  • Conduct product reviews and present the final product (concept, pre-production/production samples, packaging), taking into account display strategy (e.g. tables, ticketing).
  • Collaborate with planning (financials, assortment plan) and reconcile with strategy by grade, channel (online, Edit, Africa).

• Lead customer understanding and competitive intelligence
  • Work closely with Marketing to understand the Woolworths customer, including incorporating quarterly updates from the customer team
  • Conduct market and trend research (EDITED, WGSN, competitor store visits) to understand the competitive landscape, range offering, product differentiation and merchandising strategies.
  • Analyse customer ratings and reviews to understand online customer preferences and customer experience.
  • Utilise supplier information and overseas travel to gain market insights.
  • Develop a product marketing proposal to optimize the customer experience instore and online.

• Actively trade product range
  • Weekly sales trade analysis – analyse relevant reports (Monday trade, item report, style cards, Edited) to understand product and sales performance across channels to influence trade decisions, opportunities and actions to optimise sales
  • Communicate any changes from current trade that impact other departments e.g. marketing and visual merchandising.
  • Weekly team standstill with Quad team to align on weekly tasks including production & shipment standstill, supplier communication and trade actions.

Minimum requirements

·       2-3 year’s buying or relevant within fashion retailer

·       Computer literate with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, PLM & EDITED

·       Passion for keeping up to date with latest trends

·       Continuous learning mindset

·       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

·       Strong numerical and analytical skills

Support Specialist

Listing reference: woolw_001139

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 15 April 2025

Position summary

Industry: Legal

Job category: Business Analyst

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Introduction

To support the Stakeholder Relations strategy by providing comprehensive administrative support to the Stakeholder Relations Department for the effective delivery of projects and initiatives.

Job description

·       Administrative Support: Providing general administrative support to the Stakeholder Relations Department.

·       Communication: Proactive and effective communication with team members and key internal and external stakeholders. Manage and coordinate content on the relevant stakeholder communications platforms.

·       Data Entry and Document Handling: Maintain the Stakeholder Management tool. Accurately process data from various sources ensuring data integrity and completeness to meet specified requirements. Manage the flow of documentation while maintaining confidentiality around sensitive information.

·       Reporting: Collating reports based on captured data, and other associated reporting tasks.

·       Scheduling and Coordination: Managing schedules, appointments, meetings and travel arrangements.  :          Office Management: Overseeing daily office operations, including accurate and timeous processing of invoices

Minimum requirements

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

·       Strong organizational and time management skills.

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·       High attention to detail.

·       Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

·       Adaptability and flexibility. 

·       Relevant qualification.

·       Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience.

REVENUE GROWTH MANAGER: WCELLAR

Listing reference: woolw_001135

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 14 April 2025

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 be responsible for maximizing revenue and profitability by driving sustainable growth strategies by optimizing pricing, promotions, portfolio and trade investments. The Revenue Growth Manager will collaborate cross-functionally to align strategies and deliver data-driven, actionable insights that support sustained revenue growth and profitability through strategic pricing objectives. The Revenue Growth Manager will be responsible for improving gross profit through mix and margin management, leveraging data-driven insights. Identify new revenue streams with a forward-looking view of the market. The role is expected to contribute towards establishing a viable Commercial Model and commercial best practice for WCellar.

Job description

Strategy development:

• Develop the commercial strategy for WCellar in line with OBPPC Framework (occasion, brand, pack, price and channel) to determine Pricing Strategy & guidelines, and Pack/Price architecture by channel (Alcoves, standalones & online) driving the 3-year WCellar integrated business plan.
  

Business Intelligence:

• Leverage the consumer insight data, tools and analytics to Identify price elasticity, demand drivers, and product preferences.
• Lead regular monitoring and assessment of portfolio pricing performance versus the category, development of strategic pricing recommendations (Price Tiering, strategic price versus category/competitor, etc.) to support the buying team.
• Develop data tools / processes to provide insightful recommendations to commercial teams via extensive analysis across Price, Promotion, and Trade Terms.
  

RGM Operational deliverables:

• Conduct regular performance analysis to measure the effectiveness of revenue management initiatives. Utilise data-driven insights to identify areas of improvement and make recommendations for optimization.
• Identify areas to improve ROI and deliver margin on trade spend.
• Manage Price & Value perception (benchmarking against competitors while maintaining brand equity and perceived value.
• Drive sustainable & profitable growth (align strategies with long term revenue growth, balancing volume and brand health)

• Analyze External and Internal Pricing Landscape on a periodic basis including:
  • Monitoring Pricing Landscape and Pricing status across categories on periodic basis (e.g., Price Points, Price Tiers, Curves).
  • Tracking competitors and multi-category pricing and pack architecture moves.
• Partner with the Buying team to drive ‘Mix for Growth/Assortment’, optimizing portfolio Product Mix plans by integrating customer/channel and financial performance in setting annual mix targets.
  

Commercial Planning:

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) by embedding RGM principles into the commercial planning processes, and provide insights to support key business decisions, including business reviews, integrated business planning, budgeting, and more.

• Partnering with the buying team to develop everyday pricing & product mix guidelines.
• Develop RGM KPIs that are linked to WCellar growth ambitions (e.g. Revenue Growth, ACV, ABV, Profitability, etc.)

Minimum requirements

• ​Minimum of a 4-year degree / post grad qualification in business, finance, economics, mathematics or a related field
• Proven ability to drive profitable growth through data-driven pricing strategies and effective management of trade investments.
• Demonstrated ability in RGM, Finance or Category Management, preferably in the FMCG/Retail industry,
• 8 years of experience in RGM, pricing strategy, pack-price architecture, trade spend optimization, mix improvement, & margin optimization.

• Experience in the liquor category & adjacent categories is advantageous.
• Strong ability to interpret data into actionable recommendations to drive top-line and bottom-line growth.
• Ability to articulate complex concepts in clear, simple & logical terms & build compelling presentations & professional communications
• Ability to influence internal / external partners at all levels, with various backgrounds and expertise

• Resilience and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Highly entrepreneurial and passionate about the Liquor category

• Advanced MS suite proficiency (Excel & PPT) and data visualization tools (e.g., Qliksense or QlikView, etc)
• Ability to travel nationally

Buyer I: Beauty (Branded)

Listing reference: woolw_001143

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 8 April 2025

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 assist in delivering profitable and sustainable growth for the department that is under-pinned by the Branded Beauty and group strategy. To enable key stakeholder relationships in order to deliver balanced branded ranges through a customer led process that meets and exceeds customer expectations within the agreed KPI’s.

Job description

·       Aid Customer Understanding

o   Conduct market and trend research and integrate customer understanding into agreed brand strategies and guidelines and the creation of a product tiering matrix.

·       Post Season Analysis

o   In conjunction with the team, conduct post-season analysis by class/sub-class (including key performance indicators, Competitor analysis, SWOT, Pareto and Quadrant analysis) as input in the development of the Group strategy and departmental operating plan

·       Departmental Operational Plan to meet customer needs and group KPIs

o   Provide input into the development of the 1-year operating plan

o   Develop product mix plan at department level taking into account:

§  Customer segmentations

§  Local and global trends

§  Competitive analysis ensuring Woolworths difference is achieved

§  Manage supplier and customer relevant brands

o   Help to build and maintain a balanced range structure and price tiering 

·       In Season Trading in accordance to strategic KPIs

o   Conduct weekly and monthly performance analysis and develop detailed action in collaboration with planning team to ensure departmental KPI’s are met and exceeded 

o   Identify opportunities within the season to maximise profit and grow market share 

·       Supplier/Brand Management

o   Assist Buyer II/Senior Buyer to manage supplier/brand strategy to deliver Group KPI’s

o   Aid the execution of agreed marketing and operational support for Brands at all locations/channels

o   Onboard and Exit Brands within required timelines

·       Stakeholder Management

o   Conduct regular store visits to understand product performance, assortment balance and customer experience of the range and adjust where appropriate, in conjunction with Buyer II/Senior Buyer

o   Influence and drive marketing, selling, sales and space requirements

Minimum requirements

·       2-3 year’s buying experience within retailer or brand management experience within manufacturing

·       Passion for beauty trends and innovation.

·       Previous Beauty/personal care industry experience preferred

·       Computer literate with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

·       Effective communication and presentation skills

·       Continuous learning mindset with proactive and collaborative approach to teamwork

·       Retail market and industry knowledge, including promotional, pricing and marketing strategies to drive sell-through and visibility.

·       Strong numerical and analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

Project Administrator

Listing reference: woolw_001144

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 8 April 2025

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 support and provide administrative assistance to the Technical Deliveries Manager. In a confidential, professional, and comprehensive administrative manner by preparing relevant communication and or reporting as required to allow for the effective delivery of associated Beauty projects and optimization opportunities.

Job description

• Provide advanced, efficient, confidential project administrative support to the Project or Line Manager.
• Set up new project templates, project codes and information, ensuring that sign-off process is followed.
• Document management – ensure forms and templates are continually updated and stored in the correct repository (SharePoint or other).
• Deal with sensitive and confidential internal and supplier information.
• Proactively communicate with project teams and key stakeholders in a professional manner.
• Ensure and maintain a central repository of key project deliverables per project on SharePoint (e.g. meeting attendance, project registration forms, project plans, business cases, business requirement documents, change management documents, project status reports, PIRs etc.).
• General office administration – accurate and timeous processing of invoices etc.
• Timeously follow up on projects and actions.
• Support the monitoring of budgets and expenses.
• Request, receive and consolidate Project Status reports.

Minimum requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Budgeting and office management skills
• Strong Planning, Administration and Analytical Skills
• Confidentiality and use of discretion
• Ability to think ‘out-of-the-box’/ lateral thinking
• High initiative / self-started/ proactive / anticipate requirements
• Sound PC skills – advanced Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Exceptional customer service and conflict handling skills
• Professionalism, excellent judgement
• Efficient and accurate with high attention to detail
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions independently
• Ability to adapt quickly to change
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Team orientation and ability to work independently
• Able to travel
• An understanding of the requirements and implications of projects

STORES SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE

Listing reference: woolw_001136

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 7 April 2025

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

Are you interested in a Store Supplier Representative career in Woolworths Supply Chain and Logistics?

Job description

Main Purpose

Develop and maintain relationships with Suppliers, Stores and Distribution Centre’s to meet Equipment Centre and customer requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Execution of the BU 1 Year Operating plan and scorecard that maximizes external revenue opportunities
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with the BU and stakeholders to improve operating efficiencies and ensure continuous improvement in SLA compliance
• Improve Supplier and Store relationship management
• Training and induction of new suppliers to equipment and supply chain processes (e.g. backhaul and equipment rental agreements)
• Adhere to corporate governance requirements in line with company policy and procedures
• Adhere to systems and procedures to ensure SLA’s with Suppliers and Stores are met and that relationships are proactively managed
• Implement and manage a Supplier and Store visitation program
• Implement & maintain Supplier database management and track and manage utilization & performance
• Implement continuous improvement activities to improve relationships
• Manage the end-to-end customer service process against the standards as set in the OEC (in line with Best Operating practice) in order to:
• Deliver process compliance
• Achieve customer service levels
• Ensure delivery of KPI’s
• Manage customer model stock
• Compile and manage stock turn in line with equipment return note (ERN)
• Ensures effective communication of trends, exceptions and value creation
• Ensure effective and efficient resolution of queries through consultation with Customers, Service providers and other BU’s
• Manage and adhere to UPN policies and procedures and corporate governance principles
• Conduct benchmarking and implement continuous improvement projects
• Demonstrate effective leadership aligned to the Woolworths DNA to ensure delivery of the Supply Chain Strategy
• Support to any projects or rollouts linked to SC2020 where relevant

Key Competencies

Systems, processes & Technical competencies

• Freight logistics & transport management
• Ability to conceptualize and implement synergies in different operations
• Numerate and analytical
• Interpersonal and communicating skills

Finance and or Business

• Ability to analyse and interpret financial and performance indicators at a detailed level.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the business measures and targets relating to own role

Health & Safety

• Knowledge of relevant legislation

Customer & Environment

• Ability to quickly develop a knowledge and understanding of the suppliers’, customer, stores and service provider business and demonstrates a passion for customer delivery
• Demonstrates an understanding of the impact of own role on service delivery to internal and external customers
• Customer Service mindset

People

• Have an understanding of relevant legislation
• Knowledge of Performance Management Systems
• Knowledge of Employee Relations procedures

Self

• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail
• Able to work flexible hours in line with the business requirements

Minimum requirements

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

What theoretical knowledge (e.g. degree / diploma) does the job require?

• National Diploma in Commerce, Logistics and Transport
• 3-year degree would be advantageous
• Project management
• Quality assurance background in support of the OEC and continuous improvement

What experience (e.g. previous exposure) does the job require?

• Up to 5-year relevant working experience as a business development manager within a Distribution or logistics environment.
• Experience with quality assurance interventions
• Experience in contract management, including relevant legal requirements

OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS

The deliverables are not limited to the accountabilities specified in the job profile. 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.

“As a proud South African brand, Woolworths is committed to transformation.  Meeting our employment equity goals will be taken into account in our recruitment decisions”

Finance Assistant II – Non Trade Admin

Listing reference: woolw_001140

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 11 April 2025

Position summary

Industry: Financial Services

Job category: Financial Accounting

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Introduction

To secure efficient delivery of Non-Trade goods/services as per contract and internal Purchase requisitions.

Job description

·       Issue and deliver all Purchase orders timeously to the appropriate vendors and requestors.

·       Adherence to all procedures and legislation with regard to the purchasing of goods and/or services

·       Assist with amendments of contracts and update the system accordingly

·       Monitor overdue orders and actively managing delivery from vendors to meet customer requirements.

·       Perform filing of all relevant documentation accurately and timeously

·       Support internal customer relationships with exceptional customer service to ensure the attainment of business model objective.

·       Support effective vendor relationships through clear and consistent communication

·       Administer and maintain Planned Purchase orders, Blanket Agreements in accordance with good governance imperatives and the Woolworths’ Non-Trade Procurement Policy

·       Facilitate the resolution of planned purchase orders and invoice discrepancies impacting Supplier payments, with the Procurement Buyer or Business Unit.

·       Ensure that planned purchase orders and releases are closed monthly.

·       Perform weekly housekeeping tasks to clear outstanding requisitions and purchase orders within the Oracle PO Buyer functionality

Minimum requirements

TECHNICAL AND FUNCTIONAL

·       Basic Purchase Order Matching

·       Customer services skills.

·       Attention to detail

·       Computer literacy

·       Basic accounting

·       Planning, co-ordinating and prioritising

·       Analysing and Interpretation of information

 TERTIARY REQUIREMENT

• Grade 12
• Diploma in Accounting (12 month/intermediate stage or equivalent),

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 1-3 years relevant work experience

CATEGORY MANAGER: WCELLAR

Listing reference: woolw_001130

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 7 April 2025

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 leading the co-ordination of the end-to-end category strategy by inspiring the team in the co-creation and execution of the long-term strategy to ensure the delivery of sustainable profit growth and operational excellence.

Job description

• Interprets and translates strategy into commercially viable operating plans to ensure delivery of operational excellence

• Lead the co-creation of the strategy by gathering input from the teams
• Interprets market reports to identify opportunities and viability
• Establish long-term objectives across commercial, customer and supplier strategy
• Integrates and aligns category assessments with the WCellar strategy to create and deliver 3-year operating plans
• Understands market share and supplier inputs to create leading industry operating plans
• Co-ordinate category assessment program across the Matrix Team
  
• Drive and enable profitable growth of the Category

• Conducts analysis and tracking of management accounts
• Accountable for the oversight and management of KPIs to ensure maximum sales, profitability and market share accretion at a product group level
• Deploy tactical strategies to manage monthly performance against KPI’s at product group level
• Monitors financial performance of the business/ department and identifies implications for business performance
  
• Lead, mentor and support the matrix team to deliver on strategic outcomes

• Effective management and co-ordination team engagements
• Manage and co-ordinate rhythm and pace of category by inspiring a culture within the teams to create and sustain momentum
• Ability to effectively communicate and make decisions taking into consideration multiple, diverse viewpoints
• Identify possible issues and mitigate by having difficult conversations in order to ensure the delivery of business standards and values
  
• Manages mutually beneficial stakeholder relationships and ensures stakeholders execute and deliver on strategy

• Supports the team in negotiating contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions.
• Facilitates a cross functional supplier base including other stakeholders to plot path to objectives
• Manage various stakeholders towards the execution and delivery of business projects and initiatives
• Ensures gathering and consolidation of pertinent information from various stakeholders within reasonable timeframes
• Creates well defined and articulated supplier strategy with clear objectives and transformation plans
• Identifies suppliers that are aligned to the business’ values and can fulfill current gaps

Minimum requirements

• Formal Qualification needed/ Relevant diploma/degree
• Buying experience required
• Demonstrated ability in Category Management, preferably in the FMCG industry, with 8 years of experience
• Experience in liquor (across categories: Wine, spirits, beers & RTD’s) & adjacent categories is advantageous.
• 3-5 years’ experience managing a team/leading people is required
• Additional knowledge/ experience needed to fulfill role; work conditions (such as shift work, international travel required)
• Strong ability to interpret data into actionable recommendations to drive top-line and bottom-line growth.
• Ability to articulate complex concepts in clear, simple & logical terms & build compelling presentations & professional communications
• Stakeholder Management: Understand complex business context; Ability to influence internal / external partners at all levels, with various backgrounds and expertise
• Strong resilience and an ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Exceptional problem-solving ability and strong solution orientation
• Highly entrepreneurial and passionate about the Liquor category
• Advanced MS suite proficiency (Excel & PPT) and data visualization tools (e.g., Qliksense or QlikView, etc.)

Store Planner

Listing reference: woolw_001132

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 2 May 2025

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Western Cape

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Introduction

Assist and support the Planner with administrative tasks and analysis required to deliver optimum availability and profitable stock investments.

Job description

• Develop and Execute Channel Plan
  • Develop cross plan per centralised grading parameters in line with critical path.
  Ensure exceptions are executed as agreed with Central Planning.
  • Ensure New Stores are stocked to plan – in line with Location brief and critical
  path.
  • Conduct Post seasonal analysis with regards to size, store and product
  performance and identify exceptions to inform grading exceptions (move to
  data analysis).
  • Maintain On the Dot parameter tool timeously to inform agreed stock
  parameters and optimised sales.

• Develop and Execute Allocations
  • Prioritise allocations based on trading, monthly launches and monthly intake
  forecast.
  • Monitor and analyse store performance against plan and provide accurate and
  timeous information to optimise decision making.
  • Capture and update sizing ratios in RMS and sizing tool.
  • Create size profile & size ratios for each product to optimise allocations and
  future orders.
• Data analysis & reporting
  • Analyse store performance and provide accurate and timeous information to
  optimise business decision making.
  • Conduct grade analysis and present findings to planner and central planning
  team for action.
  • Check In-season exceptions and suggest possible resolution to planner or
  action where appropriate. For example – availability, size profile including on
  order ratio.
  • Assist stores in resolving any queries relating to stock.

Minimum requirements

•         Relevant retail/ business qualification
•         2 years retail experience( minimum)
•         Numerical, analytical and interpretive ability
•         Analytical capability (core skill, non-negotiable)
•         Efficient and accurate attention to detail
•         Commercial understanding and a merchant mind set
•         Good working knowledge of computer software, with intermediate to advanced working experience on Excel and Cognos reporting skills
•         Assertive, effective communication and interpersonal skills
•         Action orientated and deadline driven
•         Problem solving ability
•         Ability to use own initiative and be proactive
•         Ability to work independently and decision making-ability
•         Excellent planning and organising skills
•         Customer Service Orientation
•         Self-starter with the ability to work independently with confidence

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