Current Jobs at Woolworths

Job description;

• Develop and execute category strategy to ensure delivery of operational excellence
• Support the co-ordination of the matrix team in order to deliver the category strategy.
• Drive market share and profitability of the category.
• Deliver against operational excellence and KPIs for the category
• Submit weekly W Café and W Now Now Procurement Plans to meet WW Foodservices requirements.
• Implement & Manage supplier Open Book Costing Models.
• Manage financial indicators and all expenses.
• Conduct continuous review of supplier performance against plan and course correct based on variables/changes
• Manage Supplier Category Growth Funds.
• Develop and implement pricing and promotional strategies.
• Input into the NPD process, considering product and price tiers as well as commercial KPI's.
• Give input to the planning and forecasting of raw materials/ingredients.
• Build and manage relationships with a diverse range of suppliers / team members.
• Mentor and support the development of Buyers Assistants
• Integrate with Marketing, Operations, and Partners to maximize sales in stores.
• Liaise with Distribution regarding Supply Chain issues.
• Monitor and react to industry and international trends.

Minimum requirements;

• B Tertiary diploma/degree in Finance or Management / Cost Accounting with strong Excel skills.
• Clear understanding of margin, GP mechanics and influencing factors.
• Proactive & Innovative (energy) with a continuous improvement mindset will be vital.
• Procurement & Buying experience within a hospitality, retail, FMCG environment.
• Knowledge of store operations, customer profiles, locations & competitors.
• A minimum of 5 years Buying experience.
• Technical understanding of the Foodservices category is advantageous.
• Proven sourcing and supplier management experience.
• Commercial skills and experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain concepts, processes, and systems applicable to Foodservices
• Understanding of factors influencing a product's cost and selling prices.
• Proven ability to co-ordinate and deliver the category operating plan.
• Strong integrator across a Matrix Team with proven leadership skills and people management skills, as well as the ability to coach and mentor junior team members.
• Strong negotiation and financial management skills.
• Proactive & Innovative with a continuous improvement mindset
• Is able to consistently convey information clearly and confidently when interacting with teams
• Proven ability to deliver the following category KPIs:
• Market share
• Sales growth (like for like)
• Gross Profit (Percentage and Cash)
• People Management
• Supplier performance
• ROS (waste/ shrinkage/departmental charges/sample costs)
• Supplier order fills.
• Quality / high standard mindset.
• Strong customer orientation - sound business acumen; commercial awareness; good judgment; emotional resilience.
• Entrepreneurial – ability to initiate and implement innovative and viable business ideas and to accept accountability for the outcome.
• Team player with understanding of diversity.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

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Job description:

• Optimise profitability through effective management of a set of KPI's through effective analysis and reporting
• Contribute to the Department / Category Strategy with a specific focus on planning objectives and requirements
• Participate and provide input into assortment and space planning to maximize trading opportunities
• Provide input in development of Long Term Tactical plans and supply management
• Build and develop relationships with all key stakeholders (internal and external)

Minimum requirements

Behavioural;

• Good analytical and numerical ability
• Resilience and multi-tasking
• Attention to detail is very important and a thorough mind set  
• Strong planning and organisational skills / ability
• Good business acumen, judgment and problem solving skills / ability
• Follow processes with the ability to seek Best Practice philosophy
• Ability to deliver good results in a stressful environment
• Team player with strong integration skills

Technical and Functional;

• Value Engineering
• Pricing and Margin Management
• Understanding of Planning Principles
• Project Management
• Quality Management

JOB REQUIREMENTS;

• 2 to 3 years of FMCG / planning experience
• Stores' experience would be an advantage
• Retail or business related tertiary qualification or FMT Planning Graduate would be an advantage
• Relevant Commercial / Retail degree
• Valid driver's license advantageous
• Should be flexible to travel and may be required to work weekends where necessary
• Computer literacy and competent excel skills

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Job Description

• Deal with strategically sensitive and confidential information
• Diary and e-mail management - assisting in effective time management
• Prepare for and organise meetings/conferences/functions and other general group activities
• Co-ordinate and reconcile travel arrangements
• Screen telephone calls and pro-actively deal with queries
• Liaise with customers – both internal and external
• Co-ordinate presentations and develop required documentation
• General admin and filing
• Ordering of stationery
• Minute taking
• Capture & follow up on supplier invoices and expense reports
• Monthly and adhoc report collation

Minimum requirements;

• 2-3 years proven secretarial experience and skills at a personal assistant level
• Ability to communicate effectively – excellent verbal and written skills
• Computer literate – Ability to use MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to use own initiative and be proactive
• Ability to work independently and decision making-ability
• Ability to work effectively in a pressurised environment with high volumes of varied work
• Efficient and accurate with attention to detail
• Excellent planning and organising skills
• Varied working experience and maturity is important
• Good interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Customer Service Orientation
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently with confidence
• Manage and administration of purchase orders