YES Intern: Sourcing at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Management:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Review and verify charges and billing accuracy.
• Resolve issues related to billing discrepancies and supplier concerns.
• Conduct regular stock takes in collaboration with suppliers.
• Facilitate the resolution of payment issues in a timely manner.
• Identify and address inefficiencies/opportunities in supplier processes.

Business Unit Operational Support:

• Collaborate with Business Units (BU) to develop and execute demand planning strategies.
• Coordinate and facilitate product changes in partnership with BUs.
• Manage stock write-off processes efficiently and in accordance with company policies.
• Oversee and maintain up-to-date product catalogues.

Financial Management:

• Execute month-end journaling to cost centres with a high degree of accuracy, especially under time constraints.
• Manage stock write-offs, ensuring all processes are compliant and documented.
• Address and resolve financial queries across Accounts Payable, suppliers, and Business Units.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric certificate.
• Relevant qualification in Procurement, Production Management, or Design (Sourcing).
• Proven experience in supplier relationship management, financial operations, or large-scale stationery fulfilment operations.
• Customer-centric with a high delivery approach.
• Proven large volume stocktake experience.
• Financial systems experience preferable.