Merchandise Controller (4 Months Fixed Term Contract) at Massmart

About the job

Summary:

Serve as an administrative aid to the merchandising team (specifically the buyers) and aid in all buying related activities including (but not limited to) inter-department coordination on all merchandising matters, report preparation, pricing update, manual fulfilment & distribution, item listing and updating master data.

FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• System Updates
  • Where special prices/deals have been negotiated by buyers, ensure timely accurate loading onto systems.
  • Review the details before loading and obtain buyers signature
  • File the information systematically on a monthly/ ad hoc basis, as obtained.
  • Ensure data available to support buying and planning decisions
• Load Bonus Buys & Promotions in SAP
• Reporting
• Prepare the Sales Report (including data pulling and analysis) for the merchandising team.
  • Prepare report on Supplier growth for the merchandising team
  • Extract negative margin report on weekly basis and send to Buyers for analysis
  • Also prepare other ad-hoc reports as per business requirements
• Administrative Support
  • Coordination with the store merchandising team and replenishment team to ensure adequate stock levels
  • Merchandise related admin functions (filing, submission expenses)
  • Support merchandising teams with regards to e-commerce administration
• Communication
  • Daily communication between Buyers and stores to coordinate all merchandising activities
  • Prepare letters, memos and reports to a professional standard
• Resolution of queries
  • Deal with queries relating to suppliers, accounts payable, customer issues, merchandise queries in a timeous and effective manner, thereby limiting the number of complaints received
  • Direct and/or escalate queries that you are unable to deal with to the correct parties for resolution
• Self – Management
  • Respect every individual by relating to others in an accepting and respectful manner, regardless of their organizational level, personality, or background.
  • Adapt and learn - demonstrate creativity and strength in the face of change, obstacles, or adversity.
  • Adapt to competing demands and shifting priorities.
  • Update knowledge and skills to handle new complexities, challenges, and responsibilities. Seek exposure to new ideas and perspectives.
  • Promote a work environment that respects, embraces, and values diversity in others.
  • Identify and apply sound, fact-based criteria in setting priorities and making decisions.
  • Look beyond symptoms to determine the root causes of problems, and identify and implement applicable solutions. Integrate knowledge and expertise in making fact-based recommendations and decisions.
  • Conduct that is aligned with the Massmart code of ethics

Requirements:

Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications & Experience required for this position

• Matric
• Minimum 1 (one) year experience in administration
• Knowledge of SAP

Competencies & Skills:

• Live the values
• Judgment
• Customer/Member Centered
• Planning & Improvement
• Influence and Communicate
• Adaptability

Culture, Diversity & Inclusion

“Employment Equity Policy Requirements may be applicable”

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