Listing reference: woolw_000954
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 10 October 2024
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. Focus on medium term sustainable market share growth. Ensure the delivery of sustainable growth for category level. Co-ordinate 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. Conduct continuous review of supplier performance against plan and course correct based on variables/changes. Monitor and ensure adherence to ethical compliance. Manage financial indicators. Liaise with marketing, sales management, space planning & trade planning to effectively drive the growth of the category. Review factors influencing trade (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. Intimate understanding of customer perspectives. Strong understanding of Seafood Procurement will be advantageous. Ability to logically deduce from information to transform the department. Clear and confident communication skills when interacting with teams. Drive the creation and development of convenient and innovative products, services, and experiences for customers. Anticipate potential obstacles and identify project risks, escalating where appropriate. Knowledge of retail department systems and processes across the value chain. Manage supplier delivery against business standards and values, maximizing value and reducing risks.
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