Equipment Planner at Woolworths

Introduction

To assist in the planning, coordination and management of equipment supply for new stores, modernisations and extensions as well as all new equipment initiatives into stores.

Job description

• To assist in the planning, costing, co-ordination and management of equipment for all SDP/NON SDP projects and to ensure timeous delivery as per programmes.
• Interpret the store layout plans and assess equipment requirements.
• Servicing Business Units within Woolworths – FBH, Foods, Ops/Selling, Connect – insofar as equipment requests are concerned.
• To assist with the planning, costing, co-ordination and management of small works projects/ roll outs.
• Management and administration of inventory.
• To assist in the planning of select bulk equipment requirements and co-ordination with Non Trade Procurement.
• Communication with stores re-equipment requirements, coordinate the supply of such requirements.
• Ongoing communication with stores regarding equipment deliveries and installation timelines and access the impact thereof on store trading hours.
• Ensure that all administration is done correctly. Follow ups, supplier queries, signing off Final Accounts.
• Liaising with Suppliers/our WW Warehouses regarding stock availability, delivery dates/order queries.
• Re-purposing of 2nd hand equipment to projects – management thereof.
• Update the equipment inventory records on Oracle/Equipment Master Summary.
• Process equipment allocations on Oracle.
• Co-ordinate stocktake at our Equipment Warehouses in JHB and CT and agree stock values on Oracle. Manage Chrome Inventory list.
• Manage project budgets.
• Management of Assets on the Fixed Asset Register (FAR).
• General Administrative functions relating to the job role.

Minimum requirements

• Financial acumen
• Excellent planning and organising skills
• Motivated
• Attention to detail
• Assertive
• Good communication skills
• Passion for the brand and customers
• Personal effectiveness - remains calm, objective and self-controlled under pressure.
• Connecting people
• Driving quality
• Making insightful business decisions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Grade 12 or NQF equivalent
• Relevant Diploma
• Computer Literate (strong knowledge of Excel required), knowledge of Oracle preferably

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 4-5 years relevant work experience in an equipment planning environment advantageous
• Documenting/Recording information – entering, transcribing, recording, storing or maintaining information in written or electronic format
• Good administration skills