Active Jobs at Clicks Group

Job Objectives:

• To support the NPD Buyer by reviewing Private Label market trends; identify opportunities and conduct gap analysis, in line with good, better, best product principles in order to provide input into the development of the category operating plan.
• To source from local and international suppliers, prepare detailed briefs and ensure a fair tender process is followed to deliver innovation and increased profitability in Private Label.
•  To plan, execute and monitor product development projects according to the NPD Process in line with the critical path to meet the category Private Label objectives and targets.
• o be responsible for quality, health and safety across all Private Label product development by adhering to legislation and NPD approval process to protect the Brand reputation and financial impact on the business.
• To develop creative Private Label products that have innovative attributes to ensure competitive advantage and create brand loyalty to increase market share and profitability.
• To support the NPD Buyer by briefing and developing packaging in line with the Brand strategy.
• To provide status updates on product development projects in order to ensure product launches are on time.
• To collate Private Label training material through suppliers for the Sales Management team to train in stores.
• To collate information and score supplier capabilities against core criteria to assist with development and management of strategic supplier partnerships.
• To support the NPD Buyer to achieve the Private Label profitability targets through effective cost price negotiations, margin and stock management prior to Private Label product launches.

Minimum requirements

Experience:

Essential:

• 1 – 3 years buying experience in a health / beauty / FMCG / retail environment

Desirable:

• New product development experience

Education:

• National Diploma in Retail Management / Purchasing

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Job description

• To deliver exceptional customer service through in-store visibility and proactivity to customer needs through knowledge and understanding of health and supplements.
• To consult with customers and provide suitable advice on healthcare, nutritional and supplement products.
• To drive healthcare sales in line with targets through promotion of a broad range of brands by cross selling and upselling to increase profitability.
• To drive stock availability in the healthcare aisles through compliance with stock management principles and procedures in order to drive sales.
• To prevent wastage in own area by adhering to stock rotation principles.
• To prevent stock losses by following all risk management policies and principles.
• To ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the store in order to create an appealing shopping environment for customers.
• To assist in product merchandising by following the merchandising guidelines and procedures.
• To adhere to all store standard operating procedures.
• To ensure continuity of service by focusing on own development and product knowledge and sharing product information with relief staff.

Job Experience:

• Essential: At least 1 year related experience
• Essential: Experience working with sports nutrition and vitamin related products
• Essential: Selling skills; customer related training

Education:

• Essential: Matric
• Desirable: Sports / fitness / nutrition qualification
• Desirable: 50% in Mathematics (or 60% in Mathematical Literacy) ; 50% in English and a pass in Life Science

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Job Objectives:

• Adherence to compliance, SOP's and company policies (SHEQ, QA)
• Productivity management - Capacity management, order processing cycle time, manning utilization, unplanned downtime
• Equipment up-time and maintenance - Asset inspections and reports are performed as required
• Reporting on daily performance and Order status
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly management reports
• Attainment of daily operational targets
• Order processing within required turnaround times. (Transfers and sales orders)
• Conduct and supervise cycle counting and bin check process
• Return stock to vendor / claims generated by operations
• Inventory and Receiving departments for both Wholesale and Distribution
• Housekeeping
• Management of quality and output levels
• Performance management of staff, staff training and discipline
• Set targets and deadlines for direct reports
• Assistance of stock counts within PDC Wholesale and Distribution
• Control and resolution of order disputes / claims internally and externally
• Manage staff compliment for overtime when required

Job related knowledge and skills:

• Computer skills on MS Office (Word and Excel Level 3)
• Product knowledge
• Financial understanding - budget.

Minimum requirements

Experience and Education:

• Matric/NQF Level 4 (Essential)
• Relevant Tertiary Qualifications (Advantageous)
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in a Pharmaceutical/ Distribution & Wholesale/ FMCG/ Supply Chain & Logistic environment (Essential)
• 2 Years’ experience in dealing with supplier returns, with keen understanding of supplier policies
• 1-2 years supervisory/people management experience 

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Job Objectives:

• To deliver exceptional customer service through in-store visibility and proactivity to customer needs through knowledge and understanding of health and supplements.
• To consult with customers and provide suitable advice on healthcare, nutritional and supplement products.
• To drive healthcare sales in line with targets through promotion of a broad range of brands by cross selling and upselling to increase profitability.
• To drive stock availability in the healthcare aisles through compliance with stock management principles and procedures in order to drive sales.
• To prevent wastage in own area by adhering to stock rotation principles.
• To prevent stock losses by following all risk management policies and principles.
• To ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the store in order to create an appealing shopping environment for customers.
• To assist in product merchandising by following the merchandising guidelines and procedures.
• To adhere to all store standard operating procedures.
• To ensure continuity of service by focusing on own development and product knowledge and sharing product information with relief staff.

Minimum requirements

Job Experience:

• Essential: At least 1 year related experience
• Essential: Experience working with sports nutrition and vitamin related products
• Essential: Selling skills; customer related training

Education:

• Essential: Matric (50% pure/ 60% lit)
• Essential: English 50%
• Essential: Pass in Life Science/Physics
• Desirable: Sports / fitness / nutrition qualification