The first Woolworths store opened its doors to the public in Cape Town in October 1931. And it was founder Max Sonnenberg who captured the public’s imagination with dynamic store policies that set Woolworths apart from its competitors.
Three years later, a second branch opened in Durban, with another two in Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg a year later. And...
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To lead, inspire and provide strategic and operational direction at a Category Level in order to maximise trading opportunities in a matrix structure. Providing accurate forecasts of customer demand through management by exception, Optimising inventory management through the supply chain within defined parameters.
Job description
To lead, manage and develop matrix team members across the matrix by driving the Category level strategy of planning
Optimise profitability through effective management of a set of KPI’s on a through effective reporting and analysis
Review performance and adjust levers to deliver to a set of KPI’s in line with the agreed targets
Conduct, interpret and share reporting and analysis of current and historical performance to optimise future planning with sustainable solutions
Develop the Category Level Strategy and lead the implementation with a specific focus on planning objectives and requirements
Coordinate and provide input in development of Long Term Tactical plans and Supply Management
Analysis of historical and current performance
Understand market / product trends as well as department focus that could impact demand
Communicate and integrate with all key stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure objectives are aligned
Implement improvements in processes and tools by developing new ways of working or enhancing the current way of working to drive continuous improvements and achieve all metrics
Contribute to the planning strategy at a Category as well as Trading Group level
Minimum requirements
Minimum of 5 years planning experience in Retail / FMCG
Relevant commercial Degree / Qualification and is commercial driven
Proven leadership ability and able to work in a matrix structure
Excellent understanding of internal and external factors impacting on customer demand
Knowledge of the long-life / fresh category an advantage
Inventory management experience will be advantageous
Good understanding of store customer profiles and product life cycles
Strong analytical skill/interpretative ability, including understanding of and ability to read graphs and identify trends
Proven ability to use statistical forecasting tools
Understanding of supply chain concepts, processes and systems
Knowledge of store operations (including customer profiles, competitors, etc.)
Production planning understanding to support and input into supplier plans will be advantageous
Problem solving skills – ability to identify problems and implement effective solutions
Proactive – ability to anticipate events and plan for them in detail
Ability to be productive in a pressurized and changing environment and proven ability in conflict management
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