Fresh Openings at PEP

Purpose of the job

The purpose of the planning manager position is to manage a business unit  or division’s inventory in such a way that an optimum balance is achieved between service and stock levels which will optimise sales and company profits in the long term.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to and leverage business unit growth opportunities
• Ensure alignment and support the overall Business Unit strategy
• Set and manage merchandise KPI’‘s  in support of the overall Business Unit financial objectives
• Set planning strategy for the FMCG Business Unit and align towards company Supply Chain strategy 
• Achieve operational results/Operational effectiveness
• Focus on our internal customers: Buying, Marketing , Sales and Supply Chain
• Ongoing focus and management of the sales , inflow and stock plans
• Sign-off and management of promotional plan with buying team
• Play a support leadership role to FMCG senior leadership team and a lead to the FMCG planning team
• Play a support role to foster good supplier relationships

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Relevant Commercial Tertiary Qualification
• A minimum of five years relevant retail planning experience (FMCG experience will be advantageous, but not a requirement)
• Senior Planning/ Management experience (in-depth understanding of the planning process)
• Extensive retail knowledge and experience (market understanding & product knowledge)
• Planning systems e.g. product planning and forecasting experience is essential
• PC literacy essential (Google Cloud, Planning System Knowledge)
• Understanding of buying & supply chain processes

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Description

The Sales People Support Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the People Support (PS) function for the Sales department for South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and eSwatini.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and deliver an integrated PS strategy for Sales as part of the Sales Management team.
• Influence, contribute and advise as the subject matter expert to all line Management on key PS and people's decisions.
• Provide operational support and leadership on all PS related interventions.
• Provide comprehensive guidance to all PS interventions inclusive but not limited to talent management, recruitment & selection, labour relations, performance enhancement,
•  Employment Equity, compensation and benefits, training and development, project management, employee wellness and organizational development.
• Support leaders to embed and maintain the company’s culture and values.
• Be involved in wage negotiations, and Labour Relations;
• Provide leadership and development to the Sales PS team;
• Manage the People Support budget for the Sales Department;
• Integrate, contribute, be part of, and align to Central Office PS functions;
• Manage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver an integrated people support service.
• Facilitate and be the champion of Change Management.
• Understand, keep abreast of, anticipate and interpret the complexity of people impacts due to the changing macro and micro environments

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• 3 Year Degree/National Diploma in Human Resource Management essential with 3-5 years People Support Senior management experience
• Confident and emotionally mature PS professional who can work independently, nationally and across multiple stakeholders in a Sales environment
• Sound knowledge of IR/ER, PEP’s policy, working methods and practices.
• PC literacy essential (Google Cloud, Planning System Knowledge)
• Understanding of buying & supply chain processes

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PURPOSE OF POSITION: 

Leading a store team to meet business KPIs including driving sales, cost control,  mitigating risks and stock loss, administration and ensuring world class store standards. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Increase sales by focusing on customer service and world-class store standards, maintenance of the store image, stock management and promotional implementation
• Stock loss is minimised by having a healthy store culture and following security measures, stock and cash handling procedures.
• Manage cost according to the company low cost culture by driving efficiencies in the store.
• Ensure administrative duties within the store are done according to the company guidelines.
• Leading a dynamic team of Dynamos - taking responsibility for team training, coaching and performance.
• Standards - maintain general health, safety and housekeeping standards

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 
• Proficient in English. 
• Relevant tertiary education - a degree/diploma in a business/retail related field would be an advantage.
• Ideally 1-2 years experience in a retail environment within a leadership role.
• Computer Literate (Microsoft and/or Google GSuite - will be an advantage).

ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• A passion for retail is essential to deliver a world-class customer experience. 
• Demonstrate integrity and willingness to go the extra mile. 
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills 
• Strong Managerial capabilities - ability to plan, lead, organise and control.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. 
• Willing to work retail hours.

go to method of application »

PURPOSE OF POSITION: 

Leading a store team to meet business KPIs including driving sales, cost control,  mitigating risks and stock loss, administration and ensuring world class store standards. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Increase sales by focusing on customer service and world-class store standards, maintenance of the store image, stock management and promotional implementation
• Stock loss is minimised by having a healthy store culture and following security measures, stock and cash handling procedures.
• Manage cost according to the company low cost culture by driving efficiencies in the store.
• Ensure administrative duties within the store are done according to the company guidelines.
• Leading a dynamic team of Dynamos - taking responsibility for team training, coaching and performance.
• Standards - maintain general health, safety and housekeeping standards

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 
• Proficient in English. 
• Relevant tertiary education - a degree/diploma in a business/retail related field would be an advantage.
• Ideally 1-2 years experience in a retail environment within a leadership role.
• Computer Literate (Microsoft and/or Google GSuite - will be an advantage).

ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• A passion for retail is essential to deliver a world-class customer experience. 
• Demonstrate integrity and willingness to go the extra mile. 
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills 
• Strong Managerial capabilities - ability to plan, lead, organise and control.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. 
• Willing to work retail hours.

go to method of application »

PURPOSE OF POSITION: 

Leading a store team to meet business KPIs including driving sales, cost control,  mitigating risks and stock loss, administration and ensuring world class store standards. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Increase sales by focusing on customer service and world-class store standards, maintenance of the store image, stock management and promotional implementation
• Stock loss is minimised by having a healthy store culture and following security measures, stock and cash handling procedures.
• Manage cost according to the company low cost culture by driving efficiencies in the store.
• Ensure administrative duties within the store are done according to the company guidelines.
• Leading a dynamic team of Dynamos - taking responsibility for team training, coaching and performance.
• Standards - maintain general health, safety and housekeeping standards

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 
• Proficient in English. 
• Relevant tertiary education - a degree/diploma in a business/retail related field would be an advantage.
• Ideally 1-2 years experience in a retail environment within a leadership role.
• Computer Literate (Microsoft and/or Google GSuite - will be an advantage).

ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• A passion for retail is essential to deliver a world-class customer experience. 
• Demonstrate integrity and willingness to go the extra mile. 
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills 
• Strong Managerial capabilities - ability to plan, lead, organise and control.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. 
• Willing to work retail hours.

go to method of application »

PURPOSE OF POSITION: 

Leading a store team to meet business KPIs including driving sales, cost control,  mitigating risks and stock loss, administration and ensuring world class store standards. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Increase sales by focusing on customer service and world-class store standards, maintenance of the store image, stock management and promotional implementation
• Stock loss is minimised by having a healthy store culture and following security measures, stock and cash handling procedures.
• Manage cost according to the company low cost culture by driving efficiencies in the store.
• Ensure administrative duties within the store are done according to the company guidelines.
• Leading a dynamic team of Dynamos - taking responsibility for team training, coaching and performance.
• Standards - maintain general health, safety and housekeeping standards

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 
• Proficient in English. 
• Relevant tertiary education - a degree/diploma in a business/retail related field would be an advantage.
• Ideally 1-2 years experience in a retail environment within a leadership role.
• Computer Literate (Microsoft and/or Google GSuite - will be an advantage).

ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• A passion for retail is essential to deliver a world-class customer experience. 
• Demonstrate integrity and willingness to go the extra mile. 
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills 
• Strong Managerial capabilities - ability to plan, lead, organise and control.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. 
• Willing to work retail hours.