Fresh Vacancies at PEP

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Inventory Analyst is responsible for conducting an on-going Inventory risk analysis, ensure the balancing and alignment of systems and performing certain month-end responsibilities to support the Inventory Accountant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Finalise monthly accounting for inventory transactions
• Approve stock takes 
• Ensure the accuracy and validity of write-offs
• Process journals as required
• Critically assess inventory-related risks
• Resolve escalated inventory queries (mostly from stock takes) & minimize the risk of financial loss
• Escalate systems or process errors or improvements to the business analyst and/or Pepkor IT
• Prepare year- and month-end inventory calculations and process journals
• Conducting inventory and other data reconciliations 
• Resolve potential weighted average unit cost price discrepancies
• Assist with the monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting
• Perform monthly general ledger (GL) inventory reconciliations
• Data reporting and adhoc tasks 

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant tertiary qualification (certificate, diploma, degree), a B Com degree would be an advantage
• 2 years’ relevant experience in a Financial environment 
• Experience working in a retail environment (preferred)
• Understanding of end-to-end inventory processes
• Good financial administration knowledge and ability
• Good knowledge of basic accounting principles and their application (debits, credits, journals, reconciliations)
• Intermediate to advanced Excel and/or Google Sheets skills

Competencies required: 

• Problem assessment, Communication skills (verbal and written); interpersonal skills, ability to work independently as well as in a team; attention to detail; above-average numerical ability; deadline-driven; analytical thinking; ability to work under pressure and able to deal with large volumes of work

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB: 

To source and compile a range of commodities and ensure that the commodities are acceptable to the Pep consumer market. The commodities selected must contribute to the profit margin and price points of Pep, in accordance with the departmental directive.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supplier management (sourcing and loading)
• Range building (Product sourcing & range development)
• Product selection and development 
• Product order management (Administration)
• Budget & GP management and OTB control 
• Research target market and competitors

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Degree (e.g. Consumer Science) or Diploma (e.g. Clothing / Purchasing Management)
• Computer Literacy (MS Office)
• Creative, eye for detail, analytical and problem-solving
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a fully-fledged buyer 
• Competencies required: Good communicator; Confident; Business Acumen; Negotiation and influencing; Planning, organizing and control; Stress Tolerance; Building and maintaining relationships and ability to function independently
• Willingness to travel