Space and Promotions Coordinator at The Shoprite Group of Companies

Purpose of the Job    

• The purpose of the role is to oversee the national promotional campaigns and assist with the forward planning and management thereof. The Space and Promotions Coordinator will also be involved in SPA Job creation through collaboration with Buying and Agencies, providing a stock availability approach and viability of Inbound to meet promotional expectations

Job Objectives    

•  National Promotional Campaigns Oversight - Including adhoc NLBS campaigns (Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana & Swaziland)
•  Involvement in SPA Job creation through collaboration with Buying and Agencies
•  Ensure that all promotions are loaded on the promotions grid
•  Providing a stock availability approach and viability of Inbound to meet promotional expectations, for both Local and Imported Products
•  Forward planning of 6-12 months and management thereon
•  Collaboration with DC Operations, Marketing and Buying to contribute to efficiencies and mitigate any potential risks
•  Report on allocations and maintain an allocations tracker
•  Constant analysis and feedback on promotions: Pre, during and post promotion analysis to mitigate and communicate any potential risks
•  Report on promotional sales volume projections and ensure system alignment
•  Communicate and report on promotional activities to various stakeholders in the business
•  Optimising DC utilisation through Aged stock analysis, Non Movers and Flow through checks

Qualifications    

• BCom Degree in Supply Chain (or related)

Experience    

• A minimum of two years’ relevant experience

Knowledge and Skills    

•  Strong excel skills
•  Communication and Collaboration skills
•  Ability to analyze big data
•  Ability to work in a pressurized environment
•  Basic understand DC operations
•  Innovative mindset