Job Region: KwaZulu-Natal

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for providing a tax compliance service to individual, trust, estate and company portfolio clients of Sanlam Private Wealth. The role is key to securing and retaining the managed share portfolios of the Portfolio Management team.

What will you do?

Accurately compute, complete and submit provisional tax returns
Arrange provisional tax payments
Accurately compute, complete and submit annual tax returns
Arrange assessed tax payments
Check income tax assessments
Lodge objections
Correspond with clients and SARS
Resolve client and SARS queries within the legislated timeframes
Obtain tax clearances
Attend to cessation of tax residency mattes
Keep abreast of applicable legislation
Accurately and timeously maintain records relating to tax clients, including filing
Arrange for the recovery of fees relating to tax work undertaken
Contribute to internal and client communications
Consolidate and grow the tax book

What will make you successful in this role?

Willingness to learn
Client focus – building strong relationships with clients and colleagues
Collaboration – working inclusively with others
Resilience – working to deadlines and under pressure
Fluency in English and Afrikaans
Excellent written English

Qualification and experience

Relevant post graduate qualification
Registration as a tax practitioner in good standing
Five or more years’ experience in a similar role where work was undertaken independently and without assistance
A proven track-record

Knowledge and skills

Analytical and numerical skills
Computer literacy: proficiency in Word, Excel and the SARS NITS system and income tax software
Excellent knowledge of tax law principles
Planning and alignment – planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned to the goals of the business
Accountability – holding self and others accountable to meet commitments

Personal qualities

Learning agility and curiosity
Strong numerical orientation
Accurate and detail orientated
Ability to perform well under pressure and show maturity, confidence and resilience
Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills
Pro-active approach to work, clients and problem solving

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About the Role

The Strategic & PMO Product Owner is responsible for owning and evolving the design of the Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure it remains future-fit, scalable, and aligned with the overall Unilever and Business Group strategy. This role acts as the decision authority for PMO design, ensuring that any changes are evaluated for impact, approved, and implemented effectively across all delivery hubs. The position requires strategic oversight, governance alignment, and cross-functional collaboration with the Artwork Excellence (AWE) team and the Product Data Orchestration (PDO) team to maintain consistency and drive transformation.

Job Title: PMO Strategy Manager & Product Owner

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary owner of PMO design, ensuring it reflects best practices, organisational and business group priorities, and future business needs. 
Lead and oversee the design, enhancement, and continuous improvement of the Marvel PMO design.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional Product Owners across AW, PDO, and DAM to align on requirements, ensure seamless integration, and drive consistent PMO standards. 
Support PMO Director to shape, design, and support the strategic expansion of the PMO scope.  
Contribute to defining future-state processes, capabilities, and governance needed to scale PMO value across the organization. 
Continuously assess PMO frameworks, processes, and tools to maintain relevance and efficiency. 
Act as the decision-maker for all design changes, balancing innovation with operational stability. 
Partner with the Artwork PMO (AW) team and the Data Management (PDO) team to evaluate proposed design changes and their impact on PMO operations. 
Lead impact assessments for design modifications, ensuring alignment with governance standards and delivery capabilities. 
Oversee PMO change management processes, ensuring smooth adoption across hubs and minimising disruption. 
Work closely with the PDO Governance team to ensure PMO design adheres to compliance, and reporting standards. 
Ensure that all changes within the Artwork Project Management Office (AW) team and the Data Management (PDO) team are thoroughly assessed, aligned, and implemented in the context of the overall PMO framework. This includes evaluating the impact of proposed changes, maintaining governance standards, and driving seamless integration to support organizational objectives. 
Assist in design clear governance structures for decision-making and accountability within PMO operations. 
Provide strategic direction to delivery hubs, ensuring consistent execution of PMO standards. 
Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on data-driven insights. 
Act as the key liaison between governance bodies, delivery hubs, AW team, and PDO team, ensuring transparency and alignment. 
Communicate PMO design updates, changes, and strategic priorities to all stakeholders effectively. 

Geographical scope:

Global

Qualifications and Experience

Project management certification
5 years’ experience as project Manager

​Skills & Competencies

Strategic Thinking: Ability to anticipate future trends and design PMO frameworks that enable agility and scalability. 
Change Management Expertise: Skilled in leading organizational change and driving adoption of new processes. 
Governance & Compliance Knowledge: Strong understanding of PMO governance, risk, and regulatory requirements. 
Collaboration & Influence: Proven ability to work across multiple teams and influence senior stakeholders. 
Analytical & Decision-Making: Ability to assess complex impacts and make informed design decisions. 
Strong NPD and innovation process knowledge
Proven knowledge and experience of  project delivery within fast paced business.
Proven experience in managing innovation and development projects to achieve successful project outcomes
Project Management: External certification (e.g. APM, PMI, Prince2)
Strong experience and skilled in MS Project
Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills
Effective communicator at all levels, with the ability to impact and influence.
Able to demonstrate good capability in problem solving, decision making and making sound judgement in time pressured situations
Ability to hold teams accountable for delivering against OKRs

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We are looking for a decisive, efficient and innovative individual with an FMCG background in Account Management support. The purpose of the role is to provide support to the National Account Manager in the smooth running of a portfolio of accounts, proactively manage all administrative tasks in a timely and anticipatory manner to ensure that both internal and external customer needs are fully met, control all aspects of point of material ordering and supply for the portfolio of accounts, manage developing accounts across all RCL FOODS product categories and revenue.

Minimum Requirements    

Matric
Marketing and sales degree or diploma
Valid Code EB drivers’ license
Minimum of 3 years of account management or administration experience

Duties & Responsibilities    

National Account Support
Assist in developing an ongoing relationship with the national account representatives.
Understand and communicate the financial implications of all product changes.
Undertake competitive market research regularly.
Participate in sales volume forecasting.
Assist the National Account Manager with the development of the strategy and account plans.
Execute the strategy through the implementation of volume plans and customer workshops.
Follow up product listings with selected customers so that initiatives can be implemented.
Build strong and progressive relationships through all levels with selected customers.
Turn insight into innovation through new business/product development input and translation of the latest trends and customers’ needs.
Activate growth plans within the customer’s organization.
Track/measure the success of growth initiatives (launches/ promotions/activations).
Monitor and report sales performance by customers.
Attend corporate meetings with the NAM.
Develop and maintain relationships with operations and planning staff.
Manage price files are address related queries.
Interact with customers by phone, email, and in person.
Schedule and conduct meetings with customer support personnel weekly as directed by the National Account Manager.
Conduct regular analysis of customer product assortments.
Assist in the preparation of presentations to facilitate new product placement and promotional activities.
Assist in the development and completion of professional sales collateral including, but not limited to, PowerPoint, Excel, Graphs, and Charts.
Develop the customer account plan for RCL FOODS product categories
Drive growth through the management of the promotional activity schedule
Manage customer advertising budget for multiple product categories
Present and develop customer reviews and implement agreed action plan post customer meetings
Manage and present all RCL FOODS product innovations to ensure brilliant execution across the customer store base
Cross-functional category discussion to capitalize on growth opportunities
Manage and implement the RCL FOODS pricing mandates and ensure pricing and promotional compliance
Develop and implement a promotional activity schedule across categories that deliver volume and revenue growth

Deadline:8th March,2026

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Main Purpose of the Job

Manages the day-to-day delivery of the food production operation and culinary team within a specific outlet with the objectives of delivering quality culinary products, maximising. revenue through controlling operational efficiencies and productivities, operating equipment, and stock, in line with Company standards.

Key Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Executive Sous Chef, develop outlet objectives and, deliverables in line with the culinary strategy.
Facilitate the communication and implementation of culinary deliverables for the outlet.
Provide clear delegation of authority and accountability for deliverables.
Manage and allocate people and operational resources.
Communicate plans relative to promotions and strategies to relevant staff and, stakeholders within the unit.
Put in place staff scheduling and duty allocations to ensure coverage.
Manage the preparation of mise-en-place.
Complete opening and closing checklists.
Interact and be present on the floor during service to ensure food quality and, presentation in line with standards.
Handle any special requests, special requirements, recommendations, concerns, resolution of complaints, issues experienced during service etc.
Manage staff appearance and kitchen appearance/ functioning of equipment and systems for the outlet.
Report and resolve any issues experienced.
Monitor the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen before, during and after service.
Keep up to date with regards food products, trends, and cooking methodologies, enquired to deliver menus.
Monitor products and pricing within the outlet.
Make recommendations of improvements to the product / menu offering
Compile and co-ordinate the culinary promotional calendar for the outlet
Monitor standards in the outlet and identify any areas of concern.
Conduct maintenance and hygiene inspections in all areas of the kitchen
Monitor health, safety, hygiene, and environmental elements in the outlet.
Manage the control and storage of stock, operating expenses (gas) and operating supplies (packaging, chemicals), equipment as per SOP for the outlet.
Investigate variances / discrepancies and take necessary action to correct.
Monitor Culinary standards and processes.
Control waste for the outlet, Work with internal stakeholders (maintenance, finance, HR, and security) to identify risk areas and address these.
Collaborate with the Executive Sous Chef to complete the planning for the Budget and, forecasts for the outlet.
Motivate and manage Capex requirements for the outlet, authorise spend in line with budget.
Monitor food costs (purchases related to revenue) Food recipe – All menu item food recipes to be documented, updated, and captured into the system MC or IFS to ensure accurate food theoretical.
Manage the conducting of accurate stock takes for the outlet in line with Company process. Report on any variances for the outlet
Produce a 10-day / 20-day and monthly food cost report.
Monitor departmental leave liability.
Manage staff conditions of employment, e.g., attendance, absenteeism, leave, adherence to policies and procedures.
Identification of employee training needs
Perform on the job training and coaching to close developmental gaps and build succession for a talent pipeline within the outlet.
Manage employee relations within the department.

Job Requirements

Education, Experience and Competencies Required:

3-Year Culinary Diploma or equivalent National Culinary Qualification at a Diploma level
Membership with South African Chef’s Association and other relevant culinary accreditation
5-6 years’ experience and track record in a similarly graded hotel / restaurant kitchen environment of which at least 2 years’ experience must have been as a chef de partie.

Skills and Knowledge

Ability to work shifts that meet operational requirements.
Food Costing, Culinary Product Knowledge
Technical Competencies: Food Costing, Culinary Product Knowledge Kitchen Operational Management, Labour legislation
Environmental and sustainability standards
Work conditions and special requirements
Ability to work shifts that meet operational requirements 
Mobility and ability to move around as per job requirements (including with the use of aids) Physically able to move operating equipment
Have an open attitude perform similar functions to those contained in this document, in alternative outlets due to operational requirements
Proficient Computer skills, Coaching, Menu engineering, cooking methodology, Behavioural Competencies: Decision-making – use of initiative 
Learning – training; coaching; staying abreast of industry developments Implementing and coordinating organising people; non-people resources Numeracy and calculation skills
Analysing and diagnosing – numerical information; Demonstrated ability to make use of intermediate computer skills trends in data Problem-solving 
Making fine judgements through the senses: colour, taste, texture.
Kitchen Operational Management
Labour legislation, Environmental and sustainability standards, Proficient Computer skills, Menu engineering, cooking.

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Job Description

Dis-Chem Springfield requires a Frontshop Assistant, to uphold the merchandising standards whilst supporting the customer service at point of sales in accordance with Dis-Chem policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate
0 – 6 Months Retail work experience  

Advantageous:

1 Year work experience within Retail  
Certification in Retail Business Management

Job Description:

Ensure that full ranges of products are on the shelves at all times and neatly presented.
Maintain the stock on the shelves to ensure it has not reached its sell by date.
Restock merchandise when needed to ensure maximum sales.
All out of stock queries from customers must be followed up on, in line with the customer service out of stock list and ensure they are dealt with in a timeous manner.
Ensure delivered stock and/ or stock pulled from the storeroom are stored and packed in the correct space.
Ensure merchandise displays, labels and pricing are correct at all times and report all price discrepancies to management.
Ensure the storeroom organised, neat and tidy.
Keep up to date with new product knowledge to effectively assist customers.
Assist with restocking of merchandise and supplies when needed to ensure maximum sales.
Assist with back shopping when required.
All merchandise must be handled carefully to prevent any losses.
Transact all purchases – receive, verify and processes all payments such as cash, cards, vouchers, coupons and any other acceptable payments.
Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returned goods by customers when authorised to do so by the Frontshop Leader.
Process all loyalty cards including those of accelerated partners.
Ensure cash is placed in the drop safe according to standard operating procedures.
Ensure all line voids and price changes are approved and signed by a Frontshop Leader and/ or Retail Store Assistant.
Ensure accurate cash flow at all times.
Facilitate rotation of stoke on a regular basis and adhere to Dis-Chem stock control procedures.
Report low stock levels, items that are out of stock, damaged stock and expired stock to management.
Assist with the counting of stock files and general stocktaking.
Identify and report damaged and expired stock immediately to management.
Assist with the loading and off-loading of stock when needed.
Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock and taken to the designated area.
Establish a professional relationship with customers and provide friendly, helpful, courteous assistance and advice to all customers.
Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
Adhere to the customer turnover per hour rate as per company benchmark.
Assist with the training of new and current team members.
Ensure that outgoing stock/ items/ scripts are scanned and paid for.
Keep daily takings (cash, cheques, vouchers, card slips, line voids and incomplete dockets) inside the till drawer until they are placed in the drop safe.
Report bad and suspicious behaviour for both staff and customers to management.
Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
Adhere to the Dis-Chem uniform and personal appearance policy

Competencies:
Essential:

Knowledge of retail operations and administration
finds solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escalate the problem and what level to escalate it to.
Comprehending fundamental arithmetic’s like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Conveys ideas and facts verbally using language
Addresses customer questions in a timely manner
Recognises the need for procedures and follows relevant procedures.
Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight

Advantageous:

Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook), numerical skills. SAP.

Special conditions of employment:

Be able to work retail hours
South African citizen
MIE, no criminal record and clear credit rating
Driver’s license and own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

Market-related salary
Medical aid
Provident fund
Staff account

Closing Date 10 March 2026

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Job Description

We have great opportunities for qualified skin therapists to work with the World’s no1 skincare brand! Dermalogica is looking for driven and passionate skin therapists to drive sales and business objectives and be a brand ambassador!
Do you want to be part of our tribe?
We are looking for confident professionals who are happy to engage with customers, converting them to be a Dermalogica devotee.

Key Responsibilities of our Retail Skin Therapists:

Perform all treatments and concept procedures regularly and according to the Dermalogica Standards
Take ownership of monthly targets and keep abreast of daily goals and targets achieved.
To ensure that accurate and detailed consultations and Face Mapping is conducted with each new client and ensure all records are updated after every visit on the POS system.
Assist consumers with retail and follow up with consumers telephonically/via email post product sales and treatments regarding their results of treatment and/or products used.
Be available for all relevant store activities including meetings, workshops, inventory, unpacking orders, sales promotions.
Maintain the treatment area (and other work areas) in a professional manner including stocking shelves, cleaning all the areas including the skin bar and product pool, and replenishing product.

Do you have the below skills?

Our retail Skin Therapists must have a Skin Care Qualification NQF Level 4 (minimum 2 years full time)
Be able to work retail hours including evenings & weekends
Have a passion for retailing and a sales track record
Be confident in engaging with customers
Self-motivated
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Previous Dermalogica experience is an advantage
Want to become part of the next chapter in Dermalogica’s rich history of success?
Apply today to join the Dermalogica tribe!

Experience:

Skin Care Therapist experience: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification: Skin Care Therapist Qualification (Preferred)

Closing Date 20 March 2026

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About the Position 

Adendorff Machinery Mart requires a dynamic Technician to join our Team. Ideal candidates must have technical knowledge, and hands-on experience on the repair of:

Wide range of Power Tools, Welding Machines, compressors
Small Machinery i.e. Petrol & Diesel Engines, Generators
PC Boards( Added Advantage)

Please note that hands-on experience on the above specified products is critical and should be listed in your CV for you to be successfully invited for an interview.

Job requirements:

Carrying out pre-delivery inspections, servicing, and repairs for the Adendorff range of products
Troubleshooting and preventative maintenance
Housekeeping, clean-up of all maintenance areas/work areas on a daily basis
Requisitioning of spares and consumables as required and safekeeping of base stock
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record and be able to work independently.
Requirements are a Senior Certificate

Desired Skills

Technical
Mechanical
Electrical
Repairs
Mechanic
Must be able to communicate with customers at all levels.
Must be detailed orientated
Must be able to read and write English
Must be highly motivated and be able to liaise with customers
Knowledge of mechanical systems

Desired Work Experience

2 to 5 years hands-on Maintenance & Repair

Closing Date 13 March 2026

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Role Description:

To reach individual and campus database collection, appointment, application, and registration targets.
Responsible for initiating and managing relationships with prospective students from target schools through every stage of the recruitment process (leads, appointments, applications, and registrations) and report on individual sales activities per set targets.
This is a full-time on-site role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Secure and complete high energy presentations at targeted schools as per school distribution list. Distribute marketing material such as the campus brochures and hand out interest cards to students.
Represent the brand at career expo’s in a professional and engaging manner.
Meet Calling and WhatsApp targets to leads on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
Conduct high energy interviews with prospective students to meet interview, application and pre-registration targets.
Possess detailed knowledge of all NGI programmes, module composition, and pricing structures and can market and sell to students and parents in an interview.
Detailed knowledge of all bursaries offered by the institute and to know how to convey and explain the benefits of the bursary options to students and parents.
Attend weekly campus sales meetings to discuss challenges as well as report on sales activities against set targets and agree and implement solutions to any challenges discussed.
To support and encourage sign ups from prospective students to the Newbridge Sports Institute through an active and convincing sale of the service.
Update the campus CRM/Dashboard Information system to manage leads and sales processes.
Ensure all sales activities take place in line with tasks that have been set in the campus sales and marketing plan.
Attend training and coaching with regards to product knowledge and sales techniques on an ongoing basis.

Required Competencies:

One to Two years sales experience with a proven track record.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
Target driven, friendly and methodical individual who works accurately and can handle pressure.
Strong public speaking and presentation skills, with the ability to present confidently to large audiences.
Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets, with previous experience in higher education sales preferred.

Minimum Qualification:

Relevant Undergraduate Degree in Business Management, Marketing or equivalent

Role Specific Requirement:

Drivers license and own vehicle is a compulsory requirement
Salary: Competitive salary dependent on qualifications and experience.
Alongside the dynamic role and its responsibilities, we provide an attractive commission structure tied to target achievement.

Closing Date 06 March 2026

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The above vacancy exists at Trouw Nutrition South Africa in the Sales Department and reports to the Sales Manager. The purpose of the position is work with our biggest (potential) customers in order to build long-term strategic partnerships. The Area Manager is responsible for attracting and maintaining customers for the long term, to achieve this the Area Manager works with a variety of internal departments such as product development, technical sales advisors, marketing, customer services, pricing and others. The Area Manager is the commercial driver (opening doors, closing deals etc.) and relationship keeper, typically managing a small number of bigger accounts.

Job Description: 

What are you going to do?

Strategy Execution

Plans how to establish and maintain major account relationships. Participates with the sales team in developing sales strategies for regional accounts and helps to identify target accounts and opportunities within the framework of the organization-wide strategy and (organic) growth plans.

Sales planning and execution

(Co-develops and) executes the sales plan for the assigned area in accordance with the set objectives and targets.
Making sure in the sales plans are realized and sales targets are achieved.

Customer acquisition

Based on his/her knowledge of the market and the market intelligence performed by the OpCo approaches and acquires new customers in a proactive manner through various means that may include direct visits, phone, references, etc. within delegated authority (within the sales team), in order to retain and grow the customer base according to expectations and to achieve the sales targets.

Customer Management

Establishes and builds strong client relationships over time that allow for continuity and ongoing representation and profitability reinforced by sales support/delivery programs.
Monitors competitive activity in each account and ensures that appropriate response strategies are formulated and communicated.
Can assess progress within a particular account and make a commercial decision about committing future resources to developing the opportunity.
Organizes customized customer seminars and coordinate applicable targeted marketing activities

Value Selling

Builds value for the customer by investigation to uncover explicit needs and develop those needs.
Demonstrates company’s capability by explaining how company’s products and services match a customer’s explicit needs (Benefit Statement

Networking

Responsible to coordinate the internal expertise for accounts by collaborating with the General Manager, Sales manager, Technical Sales Team, Product Development, Pricing and others.
Based on input from Marketing and Pricing measures, prepares and quotes customers, in order to advise customers appropriately and to conclude the sale of product.
Proactively aligns (demands and expectations) the internal organization and all relevant stakeholders in order to achieve maximum customer satisfaction. Responsible to maintain and build own product and technical knowledge in relevant product categories by taking local & global technical trainings.

Issue resolution

Receives, follows up and resolves or ensures resolution of customer complaints / queries in a timely and efficient manner, in close cooperation with colleagues in Sales and Customer Services, in order to satisfy customer expectations and ensure customer retention.

Administration

Coordinates, executes, maintains and / or improves various administrative sales processes and systems, in line with the applicable procedures to ensure an efficient and effective sales administration compliant with policies and regulations.
Records the outcome of a sales call and plan future actions which moves the sale towards a successful conclusion – including additional investigation (needs identification) where necessary.

Management information

Provides insights to management on request, or own initiative, regarding quantitative and qualitative developments within his / her area of sales/expertise, based on reporting guidelines, and ensures all information is appropriately stored and updated, so that management and / orrelevant stakeholders can make (timely) decisions and determine or adjust sales decisions and strategy.

Projects

May participate in various sales and customer service-related projects in his / her area and contributes to project results

What else is in it for you?

We will offer you a fulltime position
Your position is classified in a Nutreco Hay scale.
you will get competitive amount of annual leave days,
You will receive an attractive salary based on skills and experience – paid in 12/13 monthly payments
You will get a Sales Incentive
Responsibility for your own specialisms and development opportunities within the company.

What we ask

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
Action oriented with a strong Customer Focus
Motivated with can do attitude
Ability to grasp new concepts quickly, generate fresh and innovative ideas
Attention to detail
Action Orientated

What you bring

One of the following or related Qualification would be preferred: Bachelor’s in animal nutrition, Agricultural or Commercial
5 years’ experience in a sales environment within the Animal Feed industry
Knowledge in/of the workings of an animal feed plant would be an advantage
Intermediate PC and keyboard skills with strong knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing packages

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Purpose

The Merchandise/Retail Planner develops, maintains, analyzes and executes category level item plans for one or more departments. The Planner is also responsible for store allocations and works directly with Buyer and Merchandise & Planning Manager to achieve strategic goals. The position works directly with suppliers to exchange orders, sales data and item availability information. Manage, train and monitor the Orders Clerks.

Chain Item Planning

Develop and maintain item sales and inventory plans
Overall management and utilization of inventory procurement plan
Develop item unit plan using the replenishment system software
Develop inventory plan by week by chain.
Recommend changes to assortment, markdowns, markups, and to promote items based on current rate of sales and go forward plans
Track weekly sales performance and make adjustments to sales, forecast receipts and markdowns as needed
Review item plans (forecasted sales and inventory) with Buyers and suppliers to ensure product availability
Communicate inventory concerns for promotional and inline sales through the proper communication vehicles.
Work with Buyers to develop consensus on forecast sales
Provide Buyers with promotional forecast for input into ROI and marketing submissions

Replenishment / Allocation

Order and manage inventory investments according to OTB and to ensure the right product arrives in the right location in the right quantity at the right time
Analyze and determine allocation methods for items (Supplier to DC or Direct to Store), based on range profile, store profile and ranking
Analyze, determine and execute initial orders for new items to include quantity and timing
Utilizing the ordering, replenishment and inventory procurement plans, review, maintain and execute vendor orders to ensure proper flow of product from supplier to all stores/DC, within given Open To Buy, Weeks Of Supply, and in stock goals
Works directly with suppliers sharing orders, information on sales plans, performance metrics, and gathering data on item availability
Maintain the supplier/category ordering calendar to optimize inbound flow of goods.
Analyze store and DC inventory and in-stocks to ensure appropriate store replenishment; execute changes either manually or utilizing allocation tools
Collaborate with stores and marketing team to develop specific allocation segmentations, support critical roto and Key Item processes, and store specific merchandise requests
Collaborates with Sales and Operation Team to address supply chain and system issues
Collaborates with Logistics Team to ensure proper prioritization of hot/ needed product.
Manage exception reporting to ensure proper allocation down to store level                           

Assortment Planning

Maintain and partner with Buyers in understanding of store profiles for each category
Work directly with Buyers to ensure that assortment plans and item eligibility directly coincide with replenishment plans
Working with the same team and store planning, suggest appropriate store groupings and bin allocation.
Validate presentation minimums to ensure enough inventory is available to support periodic events like end caps and feature space

Financial Analysis, Pricing / OTB Planning

Responsible for maintaining financials including Open-to-Buy planning based on the inventory procurement plans.
Engage with Buyers to manage current and future OTB status, identify issues and opportunities and develop strategies to optimize OTB planning
Develop financial plans with Buyers to achieve the department’s annual sales and net margin goals
Analyze sales data to identify key performance drives of sales performance and opportunities for expansion
Analyse margin data to ensure budget goals are met
Prepare and develop, plan and implement pricing strategies; implement price reductions

SKU/Product/System Management

Review outliers, focus on items that doing well as well as those that are less successful to guide buying
Consistently evaluate SKU count to ensure dominance of best-selling products and optimal range.
Liaise with Buying team on system maintenance updates and changes, which include – delisting’s (product and/or suppliers), price changes (sell and cost), product loading, promotions, conditional pricing, product hierarchy, supplier details etc.

Marketing/ Advertising & Promotions

Partner with the Buyers and Marketing team to review promotions and proofs all advertising before release
Process catalogues and insert submissions on the system
Track shipping and local orders on all advertised items and prioritize orders for warehouse and locals
Proof ad copy/photography and proof advertising (pricing, codes, pagination)
Track sales on advertised material and report to respective teams
Manage the marketing ROI template by entering deals, prior and actual projections
Communicate all promotions related activity to store teams

Leadership/Talent Enhancement & Training

Continuously update knowledge and skills in both technical and non-technical merchandising competencies to handle new challenges
Develop and train Orders Clerks
Provide feedback, coaching and guidance where appropriate to enhance skill development

Cross Functional Partnership

Communication across company departments/cross functional teams
Manage tasks and responsibilities within cross-functional teams and cultivate networks across divisions and functions to improve business processes; ensure honest, direct and ethics in dealing with others (Shipping, Finance, Marketing, Warehouse, Ops, HR, Store Design, Property etc.)

Key Requirements

Relevant 3-year Degree/Diploma
2 to 3 Years of Product Planning Experience in a retail environment
Article Clerk with a passion for planning 
High level of Excel ability essential
Must understand forecasting aspect of planning and interaction of key KPI’s
Sound numerical, analytical thinking & logical problem-solving skills
Strong data handling capabilities
Strong merchant, trader and commercial mentality
Team Collaborator who is strategic and forward thinking
Strong planning, organizing, administrating and coordinating skills
Ability to work independently, self-lead and use initiative
Methodical, detail-orientated and high level of accuracy
Punctual, Deadline driven and outcomes focused
Strong analytical and financial skills
High attention to detail
Inventory management
Sales planning
Forecasting
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to work with all levels within an organisation
Replenishment system
Able to interpret numerical data, form conclusions and make quick decisions based on this
Able to multi-task and prioritise time/workload effectively
Highly driven, motivated and confident
Imaginative and creative in identifying workable solutions
Taking responsibility for development and have a hunger for autonomy and accountability
Passionate about retail with a desire to progress through to Buyer and beyond

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