Omnichannel Merch Mng GMD at Pick n Pay Stores Limited

To drive existing & New digital GMD channels whilst optimizing the X-management of all GMD Off- and On-Line Channels. To translate and oversee the implementation of the Omnichannel strategy ensuring the best overall Customer Experience within the GMD Division.
Responsible for 1) the development and implementation of the GMD Divisional Omnichannel Range, Price & Promo plan in collaboration with the GMD Merchants; 2) To maintain range & promo plans as well as events on PNP Home for PNP Home Website 3) To optimize sell-out by cost-effectively driving page views and conversion rates in collaboration with Marketing

Requriements:

• Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in BusinessManagement/CategoryManagement/Procurement(RPL)
• 2-5 years Category Management experience
• 1-3 years Online experience(Advantageous)

Competencies:

• Sound knowledge of buying fundamentals
• Strong financial background
• Advanced computer literacy -with sound advanced excelskills and experience
• Retail Experience a keyadvantage
• Exceptional planning andorganizing skills
• Ability to handle multiplepriorities with competingdemands
• Ability to work independentlyand within a team
• Influencing
• Decision making
• Analytical thinking
• Sound Negotiation skills
• Strong communication skills - Be able to give and receivefeedback
• Assertive
• Time Management
• Good mathematical skills
• Strong focus on admin -needed to website maintenance
• Understanding of different ecommerce platforms and common ecommerce terminology

Range, Price & Promo Development &Implementation

• Ensure right GMD Divisional Range & Assortment for each digital channel to optimally serve Customer need
• X-manage all Online Activities(Price & Promo) with Off line to drive overall Omnichannel Success]
• Assist to develop and implement strategy
• Continuously test assumptions on Range, Price& Promo, to learn and implement findings using LEAN principles
• Availability & Stock turn Optimization
• Achieve Availability targets
• Achieve stock days cover
• Maximization of Sell-out Performance
• Achieve projected Divisional Sale Budget
• Underperforming categories reviewed and improved
• Self- & Stakeholder Management + Engagement
• Stakeholder and Customer satisfaction
• Good relationships with suppliers
• Consistently drives innovation and delivers excellence
• Seen to act collectively fort he long-term sustainability of the business
• Seen to live PnP values
• Achieve KPI’s / deliverables within agreed time-frames