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- Junior Buyer (Pet)
- Advertising Co-Ordinator
- Junior Buyer (Small Appliances)
Junior Buyer (Pet)
| Closing Date | 2024/03/08 |
| Reference Number | SHO240227-1 |
| Job Title | Junior Buyer (Pet) |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
| Location – Province | Western Cape |
| Location – Town or City | Brackenfell, Cape Town |
| Purpose of the Job | The Junior Buyer will assume responsibility for the planning, sourcing, selection and purchasing of specified goods, ensuring effective and profitable planning of goods in the correct quantities, at the right time, place and price. The role aims to improve on the productivity and profitability of the department through the efficient execution of daily tasks, whilst at the same time maintaining good relationships with suppliers and various stakeholders in the business. The Junior Buyer also provides additional support as required to the Buyer and Senior Buyer functions within the team. |
| Job Category | Other |
| Job Objectives | Execute product range building and line determination.Execute all activities related to product pricing.Provide input to formalise article range, stock and price point.Conduct product reviews.Execute merchandising layout determinationPlan and execute promotional and advertising events.Maintain stock levels, ensuring any stock level issues are timeously resolved in stores and the DC.Administer invoice and purchase order processes.Provide functional support for buyer related activities.Perform market and competitor research. |
| Qualifications | Degree/Diploma in Business, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain or a related field – (essential). |
| Experience | EssentialStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.DesiredRetail experience gained through working in a Pet Shop store environment, with suppliers or manufacturing or in a retail store.Exposure to analytics tools |
| Knowledge and Skills | High level of self-motivation and drive to set, meet, and exceed goals and expectations.Curious and willing to learn – Proactively identifies new areas for learning; seizes learning opportunities and actively uses newly gained knowledge and skills on the job.Analytical with strong numeracy skills – Analyses, integrates, and interprets multiple sources of information to come to sound conclusions.Quickly grasps and can perform moderately complex numeric/financial calculations.Detailed, rule-orientated, and organised – Diligently follows instructions and procedures; vigilantly watches over work processes, tasks, and outputs to ensure accuracy and initiates action to correct any quality concerns. |
Advertising Co-Ordinator
| Closing Date | 2024/03/08 |
| Reference Number | SHO240229-7 |
| Job Title | Advertising Co-Ordinator |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
| Location – Province | Western Cape |
| Location – Town or City | Brackenfell, Cape Town |
| Purpose of the Job | The purpose of the Advertising Coordinator role is to coordinate all print advertising material for Shoprite and Checkers daily advertising and promotional lines to manage all associated media deadlines. The role interacts with several stakeholders across the process and supports various administrative tasks and controls. |
| Job Category | Other |
| Job Objectives | Coordinate, validate and manage daily and promotional print advertising materials, as well as handling print–related communications with advertising agencies and managing the distribution and displaying of daily and promotional print material. Liaise and interact with relevant buyers and branches to secure promotional lines and prepare for upcoming promotions. Monitor advertising product descriptions and pricing on the advertising system, including liaising with relevant buying teams or department to validate the accuracy of the product description and pricing. Utilise applicable advertising system to upload and makes changes to product description and Pricing. Align all marketing / communication (advertising) with the main marketing strategy in terms of the look, feel, price and product offering. |
| Qualifications | Degree or Diploma in Marketing or working towards – (essential). |
| Experience | +1 years’ relevant experience in a similar role with exposure to printing and advertising media, and related coordination activities and collateral/material – (essential). Practical knowledge of advertising and marketing – (essential). Practical experience in retail marketing, shopping centre promotions etc., or general marketing within the retail or FMCG sector – (desired). Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 with intermediate level of Excel and PPT skills – (essential). |
| Knowledge and Skills | Motivated self-starter with good energy and drive to deliver within an agency environment. Able to manage and balance multiple campaigns and priorities. Strong planning and organising skills Able to coordinate across several departments to meet deadlines. Manages briefs and schedules and ensures campaigns are delivered on time and against agreed client objectives. Ability to think creatively while applying good judgment to support advertising campaigns that meets client and business objectives. Client orientated Committed to providing a high-quality service, ensuring client needs are understood, problems timeously resolved, and expectations met. Sound communication skills along with the ability to convey information clearly, accurately and succinctly. Adopts a range of styles to deal with and facilitate challenges internally and externally. Team player and collaborative partner Builds sound relationships both internally and externally. Manages client expectations well.Results and quality focused, setting stretch goals for self, while remaining focused and working tenaciously toward meeting and exceeding expectations within quality standards.Flexible and resilient?– Able to manage and balance multiple demands while remaining productive and maintaining high levels of performance in a?fast paced, pressurized?environment. |
Junior Buyer (Small Appliances)
| Closing Date | 2024/03/08 |
| Reference Number | SHO240301-7 |
| Job Title | Junior Buyer (Small Appliances) |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
| Location – Province | Western Cape |
| Location – Town or City | Brackenfell, Cape Town |
| Purpose of the Job | The Junior Buyer will assume responsibility for the planning, sourcing, selection and purchasing of specified goods, ensuring effective and profitable planning of goods in the correct quantities, at the right time, place and price. The role aims to improve on the productivity and profitability of the department through the efficient execution of daily tasks, whilst at the same time maintaining good relationships with suppliers and various stakeholders in the business. The Junior Buyer also provides additional support as required to the Buyer and Senior Buyer functions within the team. |
| Job Category | Other |
| Job Objectives | Execute product range building and line determination.Execute all activities related to product pricing.Provide input to formalise article range, stock and price point.Conduct product reviews.Execute merchandising layout determinationPlan and execute promotional and advertising events.Maintain stock levels, ensuring any stock level issues are timeously resolved in stores and the DC.Administer invoice and purchase order processes.Provide functional support for buyer related activities.Perform market and competitor research. |
| Qualifications | Degree/Diploma in Business, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain or a related field – (essential). |
| Experience | EssentialStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.DesiredRetail experience gained through working in an appliances Shop store environment, with suppliers or manufacturing, or in a retail store.Exposure to analytics tools |
| Knowledge and Skills | High level of self-motivation and drive to set, meet, and exceed goals and expectations.Curious and willing to learn – Proactively identifies new areas for learning; seizes learning opportunities and actively uses newly gained knowledge and skills on the job.Analytical with strong numeracy skills – Analyses, integrates, and interprets multiple sources of information to come to sound conclusions.Quickly grasps and can perform moderately complex numeric/financial calculations.Detailed, rule-orientated, and organised – Diligently follows instructions and procedures; vigilantly watches over work processes, tasks, and outputs to ensure accuracy and initiates action to correct any quality concerns. |
All the best with your applications.
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