Regional Fresh Foods Manager at Shoprite Group of Companies

Job Objectives    

People Management 

• Effectively manage and support members and franchise in-store fresh stakeholders  by monitoring progress and providing feedback with regards to improvement. 
• Provide opportunities that would ensure that franchisee fresh knowledge and skills remain up-to-date. 

Fresh produce profitability guidance 

• Plan fresh produce stock ordering from relevant suppliers to each franchisee within region. 
• Assist and advise members to procure, deliver, and process fresh produce according to allocated weekly/monthly standards/schedule. 
• Maximize franchisee fresh produce sales by monitoring weekly sales information against benchmarks and taking immediate action to address deviations. 

Fresh produce reporting

• Provide timely and accurate fresh produce reporting to franchisee and divisional offices.  
• Assist in compiling the monthly executive summary. 

Fresh produce availability assurance

• Monitor and advise franchisee how to maintain perishable stock and range levels on a weekly basis (including timeous responding to overstock and stock-outs report updates). 
• Fresh produce is merchandised according to divisional layout and product specification. 

Fresh produce health and safety compliance, housekeeping, equipment monitoring and preventative maintenance

• Guide franchisees to implement, monitor and maintain correct food handling procedures, processes, hygiene standards and audits. 
• Advise how to implement, manage and maintain cold chain standards of fresh produce stock. 

Qualifications    

• Matric - (essential) 
• Relevant Diploma or Degree – (beneficial) 

Experience    

• +3 years experience in a similar role – (essential)  
• Solid experience retail or FMCG – (essential). 

Knowledge and Skills    

• Microsoft Office