Listing reference: woolw_000939
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 23 September 2024
Position summary
Industry: FMCG & Supply Management
Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Western Cape
Contract: Temporary
EE position: No
Introduction
To procure a range of products to meet the business objectives of profit, excellent quality, and availability, thereby driving the market share and profitability of your category. To manage a broad supplier base, building effective and collaborative relationships in support of the aforementioned.
Job description
Key responsibility with the end-2-end management of the Dairy Department.
Drive market share and profitability of the category.
Give input to Category and Supplier strategies.
Delivery of the Dairy category development strategy across the stakeholders.
Submit weekly Dairy Procurement Plans to meet WW Foods requirements.
Implement & Manage supplier Open Book Costing Models.
Manage financial indicators and all expenses.
Manage Supplier Category Growth Funds.
Develop and implement pricing and promotional strategies.
Input into the NPD process, considering product and price tiers as well as commercial KPI's.
Manage & Develop Promo plans as well as review promo strategies.
Give input to the planning and forecasting of products and ranges.
Build and manage relationships with a diverse range of suppliers / team members.
Integrate with Marketing, Sales Management, and Assortment & Space to maximize sales and promotions in stores.
Liaise with Distribution regarding Supply Chain issues.
Monitor and react to industry and international trends.
Minimum requirements
Finance or Management / Costing Accounting background with strong Excel skills.
Category management experience.
Clear understanding of margin, GP mechanics and influencing factors.
Proactive & Innovative (energy) with a continuous improvement mindset will be vital.
Procurement & Buying experience within a retail, FMCG environment or Dairy / Agriculture industry experience – knowledge of store operations, customer profiles, locations & competitors.
A minimum of 5 years in Buying or Retail experience.
Technical understanding of the Dairy category is advantageous.
Proven sourcing and supplier management experience.
Commercial skills and experience.
Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain concepts, processes, and systems.
Understanding of factors influencing a product's cost and selling prices.
Proven ability to co-ordinate and deliver the category operating plan.
Strong integrator across a Matrix Team with proven leadership skills and people management skills, as well as the ability to coach and mentor junior team members.
Strong negotiation and financial management skills.
Proven ability to deliver the following category KPIs:
Market share
Sales growth (like for like)
Gross Profit (Percentage and Cash)
People Management
Supplier performance
ROS (waste/ shrinkage/departmental charges/sample cost
Supplier order fills and EODs.
Quality / high standard mindset.
Strong customer and retail orientation - sound business acumen; commercial awareness; good judgment; emotional resilience.
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.
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