Fresh Jobs at Woolworths

Introduction

• Responsible for leading the co-ordination of the end to end category strategy by inspiring the team in the co creation and execution of both short term tactical and long term strategy to ensure the delivery of sustainable profit growth and operational excellence while living the woolies values.

Job description

• Interprets and translates strategy into commercially viable operating plans to ensure delivery of operational excellence
• Lead the co-creation of the strategy by gathering input from the teams, market and partners
• Data Intelligence with a honed ability to read, analyse, interpret & communicate data insights to inform and set strategies or tactical direction to create business opportunities 
• Establish and execute long term objectives across commercial, customer and supplier strategy
• Integrates and aligns category assessments with the Foods strategy to create and deliver 3 year operating plans
• Understands market share and supplier inputs to create leading industry operating plans and innovation
• Co-ordinate category assessment program across the Matrix Team 
• Drive and enable profitable growth of the Category
• Conducts analyses and tracking of management accounts
• Accountable for the oversight and management of KPIs to ensure maximum sales, profitability and market share accretion at a product group level
• Deploy tactical strategies to manage monthly performance against KPI's at product group level
• Monitors financial performance of the business/ department and proactively able to identify and build risk mitigation plans to drive business performance
• Lead, mentor and support the matrix team to deliver on strategic outcomes
• Effective management and co-ordination team engagements
• Ability to effectively communicate and make decisions taking into consideration multiple, diverse view points 
• Manage and co-ordinate rhythm and pace of category by inspiring a culture within the teams to create and sustain momentum
• Identify potential issues and mitigate by having difficult conversations in order to ensure the delivery of business standards and values 
• Manages mutually beneficial stakeholder relationships and ensures stakeholders execute and deliver on strategy
• Facilitates a cross functional supplier base including other stakeholders to build mutually beneficial objectives
• Manages various stakeholders towards the execution and delivery of business projects and initiatives
• Ensures gathering and consolidation of pertinent information from various stakeholders within reasonable timeframes
• Creates, builds & maintains sustainable, mutually beneficial supplier relationships based on shared values & an aspirational product offering that is commercially viable.
• Creates well defined and articulated supplier strategy with clear objectives and transformation plans
• Identifies suppliers that are aligned to the business' values and can fulfill current gaps

Minimum requirements

• Leading People 
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Dynamic leadership and adaptability
• Visionary Merchant
• Data Intelligence 
• Commercial Acumen
• Customer Obsessed
• Passionate Foodie
• Project Mindset
• Retail Industry Knowledge
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Formal Qualification needed/ Relevant diploma/degree
• Minimum 8-10 years’ experience
• Retail/FMCG experience required
• Buying experience required
• Additional requirements (tool of trade/systems knowledge)
• International travel
• Buying systems experience
• MS suite proficiency
• Additional knowledge/ experience needed to fulfill role; work conditions (such as shift work, international travel required)
• Personal Care, H&C experience will be advantageous 
• 3-5 years managing of a team/leading people experience required

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Introduction

• A dynamic team player is required in our Produce department to drive our competitive edge through the delivery of quality, safety, sustainability, availability, and innovation.

Job description

• Brand integrity and product safety,
• Lead and execute the implementation of Woolworths Vision Zero as part of the regenerative farming strategy
• FFF support to our suppliers/ farmers through knowledge sharing and advice
• Create and trial new, innovative Integrated Pest Management solutions and innovative agricultural practices that meet customer and brand expectations
• Provide input and drive implementation of category strategies supporting consistent product availability by focusing on product and supplier selection regionally.
• Manage and monitor technical function in order to meet departmental KPI's,
• Ensure suppliers provide quality products consistently and according to Woolworths' standards,
• Educate, inform, and share knowledge/information with category members, suppliers, and the organisation appropriately,
• Ensure Woolworths policies and guidelines meet legal agricultural requirements and commit to setting standards with suppliers.     
• Build customer trust by ensuring foods safety, quality, and consistency of products, and preventing re-occurrence of non-compliance.
• Commit to continuous professional growth and support the training and development of colleagues.

Minimum requirements

• Minimum BSc Agriculture with relevant subjects, including entomology, soil science, plant pathology, and agricultural science, horticulture
• Relevant experience in the produce industry, with specific focus on agronomy and regenerative farming
• Minimum 8- 10 years' experience in the produce industry
• Experience in retail or corporate environments and teamwork is advantageous
• Strong quality-oriented mindset.
• Strategic development and planning skills
• Confident team leader
• Business acumen, judgement and problem-solving
• Strong Project management skills
• Networking, influencing and communication skills within the produce industry
• Assertive communication and conflict handling skills
• Pro-active, innovative, and entrepreneurial
• Flexible with ability to travel extensively
• Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment

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Introduction
MAIN PURPOSE

• To attract and grow our customer base, through a customer facing or supportive role and in doing so increase the market share, turnover and profitability. To provide exceptional customer service by ensuring customer care, a world class shopping experience for our customers, to play a role in minimising risk and increasing profitability in your store.

Job description
KEY OUTCOMES

• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers
• Recruit, select, manage and develop people to meet competence requirements
• Participate in team to ensure achievement of department and store goals
• Manage implementation and integration of new initiatives to achieve project goals
• Participate in general store operational duties
• Supervise and coach staff to meet competence requirements
• Job specific responsibilities as per Job Profile (dependant on position)

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Passion for the Customer – establish lifelong relationships with our customers
• Passion for Retail and Selling
• Living the Brand’: Personal leadership and attitude to work i.e. ‘the difference’   
• Versatile communication skills
• Proven team leadership skills
• Action and results orientated
• Assertive and proactive
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Computer Literacy skills
• Commercial acumen and numeracy
• Attention to detail
• Creative and innovative and keeps up to date on retail trends

Minimum requirements

• Entry Requirement: Grade 11 or NQF3 completed, and Grade 12 will be advantageous
• Retail and or Business Management Diploma would be advantages
• 2-5 years role experience as a Foods Department Manager in Retail
• Retail experience highly advantages 
• Team Management would be advantages
• Leadership and Management experience would be advantageous
• Ability to work shifts that meet operational requirements

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Introduction

• To provide Woolworths Business Units, including WFS, with meaningful Omni-channel management information that is aligned with the achievement of company strategic goals and scorecards.

Job description

• Produce and deliver timeous and accurate corporate and BU management information reports, including but not limited to Online Scorecard, Omni-channel Scorecard, BU specific reports, digital analytics, campaign reports, WW app dashboard and analysis.
• Use report building tools to create standard reports and dashboards in support of the Omni-channel strategy.
• Assist in maintaining proper setup and usage of Google Analytics (and other analytics tools) on the app, website and mobile/social platforms.
• Provide insights into traffic driven by internal and external campaigns’ effect on the app, website and other commerce platforms.
• Perform analysis of internal search effectiveness and conversion; provide recommendations for changes to drive revenue.
• Provide insights into external search engine optimization and analysis.
• Provide insights on how to maximize revenue from the WW website and app.
• Service ad-hoc requests for information from stakeholders, including external surveys, within the required timeframe and specification.
• Management and maintenance of existing reports/dashboards.
• Participate in Omni-channel projects to identify new measures and to implement measures based on project requirements.
• Educate key stakeholders on the on the relevance of Omni-channel management information.

Minimum requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics or Maths, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Technical Skills:
• Advance Excel (with experience using graphs, pivots, macros) and PowerPoint experience.
• Experience with data visualization (Amazon QuickSight, Tableau, QlikView/QlikSense).
• Proficiency in e-commerce analytics tools (Google Analytics, Big Query etc.).
• SQL knowledge for querying databases (preferred).
• MS Access experience.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Experience:

• 3 years in e-commerce, digital analytics or related field.

BEHAVIOURAL

• Passion for the brand and for customers - with the ability to change views and influence decisions and behavior.
• Connecting people – building relationships with stakeholders and working well within a team.
• Personal effectiveness – the ability to work under pressure and to work independently.
• Good Planning and Organizing skills

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Introduction

• To manage the TRADE and NON-TRADE system integrity and financial stock including movement reporting.

Job description

• Accountable for driving non trade stock query resolution with all relevant stakeholders (Non Trade Payables, Procurement, RED, Gift Card, Head Office Facilities (Stationery, Dining Room, Hairdresser, ITS, Special Occasions).
• Accountable for understanding the technical processes for non-trade stock from end to end.
• Accountable for communication to BUFM’s on all non-trade stock and gross profit inventory adjustment issues.
• Responsible for the reconciliation of Non-Trade stock balance sheet accounts (RED, Gift Card, Head Office Facilities (Stationery, Dining Room, Hairdresser, ITS and Special Occasions and stock accrual accounts).
• Accountable operationally and financially for Non-Trade stocktakes of warehouses including capturing, approval and reporting thereof.
• To reconcile the stock ledger to the records held at the outsourced stock location.
• To ensure that all charges to the manufacturer are accurate and are adjusted against stock.
• To ensure accurate costing of RED imported Non trade stock including ‘all on cost’ additional charges.ie.freight and duty.
• Accountable operationally and financially for non-trade stocktakes of warehouses including reporting thereof.
• Responsible for the reconciliation of certain non-trade stock balance sheet accounts.
• Responsible for processing miscellaneous transactions (receipt and issuing of stock) as per BU requests
• To keep record of all gift cards(WW and CRG) issued out of stock to stores, head office and external corporates
• Process monthly billing for stores relating to gift card stock issued and relating service charges.ie.courier and management fees.
• To reconcile the gift card stock ledger to the records held at the outsourced stock location(Crossgate)and ensure that all charges to the manufacturer are accurate and are adjusted against stock
• Accountable for first receipt of Red Imported Non Trade stock and liaise closely with Finance Imports Team to ensure payment thereof
• Accurate calculation of costing profit/ loss and filing of the RED shipment file with supporting documentation
• Meet with relevant stakeholders to ensure accurate closure of the shipments.
• To ensure the WIP (Work in Progress) Special Occasions account is fully reconciled and process adjustments to ensure billing takes place to recover funds from suppliers.
• Ensuring that the non-trade stock is accurately aged for possible provisions.
• Providing input into finance policies, principles and procedures
• Training relevant stakeholders to understand and communicate finance’s business requirement across multiple departments/divisions for non-trade.
• Working with the Business Systems Analyst to communicate the business requirement and interaction to ensure that any development meets the business need.
• Assisting with the analysis of process changes, risk impacts and communication required.
• Responsible for status reporting, feedback on issues and risks.
• Responsible for reconciling Division 5 stock clearing and stock control accounts.
• Responsible for compiling Division 5 stock rollforwards
• Liaising with Auditors

Minimum requirements

TECHNICAL AND FUNCTIONAL

• Understand and apply financial accounting principles and concepts including knowledge of IFRS.
• Able to use & solve problems in a large, complex, integrated Finance IT system and to process large volumes of financial transactions.
• Able to apply accounting knowledge in a large IT driven accounting environment and identify financial exposure and risk.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to use business reporting tools e.g. Oracle, Qlikview,  Cognos etc.
• Strong numeric ability.
• 1 year’s reconciliation experience required.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• B. Comm. (Accounting)/ BTech 3-year.
• 2-3 year experience in accounting or financial environment.

 BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS

• Problem Solving ability
• Committed to high quality standards
• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Service oriented
• Self-Starter
• Effective Time Management Skills
• Team Player
• Analytical

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Introduction

• To build a customer focused and profitable seasonal product strategy that aligns with the company strategy and brand filter, ensuring it is trend appropriate and commercially viable. Deliver on-brand product execution that appeals to our customer. Oversee the journey from product conception to in-store execution, ensuring a balanced range.

Job description
Develop and Execute a Departmental Seasonal Plan

• Collaborate with Planning, design and Sourcing to develop product, fabric and trading strategy to ensure the delivery of relevant KPI’s.
• Utilise multiple data sources from design direction, global and local trend research, current trade and post-seasonal data, customer analytics, product and sourcing strategy, competitor intelligence and benchmarking, First Insights and EDITED to provide product direction for seasonal plan workshops in line with the overall Group Strategy.
• Present seasonal product plan inclusive of key strategic areas, must-win categories / items and channel-specific considerations.

Build a Profitable Balanced Range

• Conduct workshops to develop an on-brand product range that is trend appropriate and meets customer expectations, incorporating local and international comparative analysis, intelligence and benchmarking, with a clear intent of growth/exit product categories aligned with strategic goals.
• Collaborate with the Design team to deliver a balanced range (styling, fabric, colour) within agreed price architecture and ensuring alignment to critical path and merchandise cycle milestones.
• Collaborate with the Sourcing team on product development, including new concepts, supplier selection, costings, tech packs, packaging and quote approvals in line with the critical path milestones and merchandise cycle.
• Collaborate with the Technical Product Development (TPD) on all sample approvals and sign-off samples, product reviews, final product presentation and innovation opportunities in line with the critical path milestones and merchandise cycle
• Conduct product reviews and present the final product (concept, pre-production/production samples, packaging), taking into account display strategy (e.g. tables, ticketing)
• Collaborate with planning (financials, assortment plan) and reconcile with strategy by grade, channel (online, Edit, Africa).

Lead Customer Understanding and Competitive Intelligence

• Work closely with Marketing to understand the Woolworths customer, including incorporating quarterly updates from the customer team.
• Conduct market and trend research (EDITED, WGSN, competitor store visits) to understand the competitive landscape, range offering, product differentiation and merchandising strategies.
• Analyse customer ratings and reviews to understand online customer preferences and customer experience.
• Utilise supplier information and overseas travel to gain market insights.
• Develop a product marketing proposal to optimize the customer experience instore and online

Actively Trade Product Range

• Weekly sales trade analysis - analyse relevant reports (Monday trade, item report, style cards, Edited) to understand product and sales performance across channels to influence trade decisions, opportunities and actions to optimise sales.
• Communicate any changes from current trade that impact other departments e.g. marketing and visual merchandising.
• Weekly team standstill with Quad team to align on weekly tasks including production & shipment standstill, supplier communication and trade actions.

Minimum requirements

• Degree / Diploma with relevant
• Minimum 5 years buying experience within a fashion retailer
• Extensive Retail knowledge
• Computer literate with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, PLM & EDITED
• Integral understanding of the clothing retail cycle, trend and buying process
• Passion for keeping up to date with latest trends
• Understanding of business and buying processes and systems
• Retail market and industry knowledge
• Knowledge of markdown and mark up pricing, visibility to drive sales, sell-through