Space and Promotions Coordinator at Shoprite Group of Companies

What you'll do

• Continuous collaboration with DC operations, suppliers and Buying to contribute to efficient receiving of supplier goods and mitigate any potential risks
• Capture and accurately report on allocations while maintaining an up-to-date allocation tracker
• Ensure all promotional activities for the different brands are accurately loaded onto the promotions grid
• Conduct comprehensive pre-, during- and post-promotion analyses to identify risks and provide actionable feedback
• Develop detailed reports on promotional sales volume projections, ensuring alignment with system expectations
• Work with DC operations, suppliers and Buying to efficiently plan the movement of promotional goods, contributing to overall operational efficiency
• Effectively communicate and report promotional activities to various business stakeholders
• Demonstrate strong teamwork skills and the ability to meet deadlines consistently
• Monitor orders to ensure smooth processing and fulfilment
• Analyse promotional feedback to ensure that branch promo out-of-stock (OOS) remains below 1% for all promotions
• Be adaptable and willing to work across different sites as needed

What you bring

Tertiary Education

• BCom Degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.

Previous Experience

• A minimum of two years' experience in FMCG forecasting, planning, or a related supply chain environment.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of FMCG products, market dynamics, and supply chain processes.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyse and interpret large volumes of data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Sound understanding of Distribution Centre (DC) operations and stock flow processes.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation.