Job Opportunities at Mr Price Group

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support with interpreting data, analysing results using statistical techniques to provide ongoing reports to the Jumpstart Analyst and Programme Owner. 
• Review regional clusters to determine feasibility of clusters against demand requirements of Employer Partners.   
• Analysis regional Jump Start pool lists to identify any trends, risks and opportunities and make necessary recommendations to address accordingly. (supply analysis)
• Filter and “clean” data by reviewing reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct problems - skilled in all aspects of data analytics, including mining and generation. Additionally, transforming data into readable, goal-driven reports for continued innovation and growth
• Prepare reports for the Jumpstart Analyst and Programme Owner. 
• Locate and define new process improvement opportunities, applying research and thorough data collection to ensure continued success of programme. 
• Conduct adhoc admin functions as and when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in data analytics role    
• Bcom - Developmental Economics, Mathemtics, Statistics / Data Science 
• Experience creating detailed reports 
• CSI/Socio Economic experience is advantageous

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership: Assist the Store Manager in leading and motivating a team of sales associates to achieve sales targets and provide exceptional customer service.
• Customer Service: Ensure that every customer receives excellent service by leading by example and coaching the team on customer interaction and problem resolution.
• Inventory Management: Assist in maintaining accurate inventory levels, merchandise displays, and stock replenishment to maximize sales opportunities.
• Visual Merchandising: Collaborate with the Visual Merchandising team to create eye-catching displays that drive customer engagement and boost sales.
• Training and Development: Support the training and development of store staff through ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Operational Excellence: Assist in managing store operations, including cash handling, opening/closing procedures, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Loss Prevention: Work closely with the Store Manager to implement loss prevention strategies and maintain a secure shopping environment.
• Team Building: Foster a positive and collaborative team environment, promoting teamwork and a strong work ethic among store staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade: 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• 3 Years’ experience in a store managerial position.
• Sales & service management.
• Budgeting.
• Computer literacy.
• Communication skills.
• Retail trade.
• Brand, customer & product understanding.     

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• To supervise departmental DC associates ensuring time keeping and attendance is met.
• To supervise production efficiencies to ensure targets are met timeously.
• To supervise staging reports to ensure location accuracy.
• Daily stock management and promoting good work habits.
• Drive SOP compliance within departmental and ensure SOPS are up to date. 
• Ensure labour is in line forecast and budget. Enhance processes to increase efficiencies. 
• To ensure the correct Protective Protection is used and Machine Handling Equipment (MHE) operators have valid licenses. 
• To drive the culture of lean within the DC and ensure a high level of 6S is maintained within department. 
• Motivate the team and ensure department has a fair representation of H&S representation (Health and Safety rep, first aider and fire marshal).

QUALIFICATIONS

•  Grade 12 or NQF4 Equivalent 
• 2-3 years DC Operations experience.
• Applicable warehouse management systems knowledge.
• Business understanding of DC Operations and retail in general.
• Understanding of Lean principles.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Leadership:

• Guide planning individuals with regards to achieving individual and team KPI's / targets by bringing alignment at a tactical level, ensuring workload is effectively distributed and individuals are engaged in line with the business' priorities in order to translate the planning strategy into an operational plan.

Forecasting Stock and Sales:

• Development of an accurate sales forecasts in order to determine optimal stock levels for the purpose of maximizing revenue and gross profit for the category/room.

Trade Optimization:

• Continuously identifying areas of opportunity and risk within the current execution of planned stock and sales forecasted and development/implementation of individual portfolio and team actions to correct the projection in order to maintain the forecasted sales trajectory.

Merchandise Process Management:

• Oversight of own and team's preparation and presentation of meaningful proposals for individual and team portfolios based on the analysis of relevant product performance data, market research, industry best practice and innovation in order to provide the customer with an assortment of quality fashionable and contemporary homeware at value pricing to drive sales and business profit.

Reporting & Analysis:

• Extraction and analysis of reports in order to provide commentary and insight for use in day to day operations and Merchandise Review Processes (Window, PM, Strat) in order to further the seasonal merchandise strategy.

Key Projects

• Involvement and implementation of continuous improvement projects within the merchandise function and the value-chain aimed to optimize business processes and achieve the execution of the business' strategic imperatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

 Education:

• Relevant Diploma/Degree: Bachelor of Commerce: Finance, Supply Chain & Logistics, Retail Business Management or Economics related.

Experience:

• 5 + years planning experience (in retail).

 Knowledge/ Skills:

• Microsoft Office (Excel proficient).
• Finance & Business Acumen.
• Numerical skills.
• Stock Flow Management.
• Sales Forecasting.
• Analysis.
• Planning KPIs.
• Value-Chain knowledge.
• Leadership qualities.                                                
• Store knowledge (grades, profiles etc).
• Business understanding of Merchandise Cycle/Processes (Buying), in-house systems (Redworld, MIS, Rpas, E-focus) & Distribution Centre Processes.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all SQL Server instances are backed up in a way that meets the business’s Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) and perform regular restore testing.
• Ensure maximum uptime on SQL Server instances and ensure recovery times meet business’ Recovery Time Objectives (RTO)
• Perform regular patching on SQL Server instances to ensure the latest bug fixes are applied.
• Design and apply database maintenance plans that meet business requirements and improve performance of the production SQL Server databases, as well as investigate performance issues as they occur.
• Install and configure new and replacement SQL Servers according to best practice recommendations and settings. 
• Communicate with 3rd party service providers to ensure resource capability and business continuity.
• Projects requirements for database administration and design in conjunction with the technology team.
• Consults with and advises internal users of the various databases.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree and/or Diploma in IT
• 7+ years of experience in the DBA space
• Microsoft SQL
• Retail experience would be highly advantageous 

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy Development:

• Use insights from analysis of past store sales and develop merchandise store plans that equate to profitable sales for future seasons in order to maximize the business strategy across stores.                               

 Analysis / Forecasting:

• With the Planner, analyse trade in the current season in order to identify opportunities to maximize sales across stores. Analyse sales of the current season stores in order to identify insights and opportunities for future forecasts as well as to react to current season in adjusting allocations and store plans to maximize profitability               

Stock Management:

• Track the level of inventory compared to sales across stores, working to quickly to react to under and over performing stores, in order to minimize stock holding through considering, inter branch transfers, and changes to allocations.                              

Cover Ratios & Service Levels:

• Track and manage store cover ratios within the Sub-departments to ensure the correct cover ratios across stores to maximize allocation of stock. Review service levels to ensure correct stock level by size in all stores.                                                               

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Degree in Degree in Business, Supply Chain and/or Finance related.

Experience:

• 3 years plus experience as a Retail/ merchandise/product planner.

Knowledge/ Skills:

• Knowledge of Apparel, Footwear, Accessories & Equipment.
• Analytical skills.
• Numerical skills.
• Microsoft Office.
• Communication and collaboration skills.
• Commercial Acumen.

Key Attributes:

• Self-motivated, proactive and works independently.
• Confident and ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Banking of money 
• Relieve store manager 
• Maintain company standards of housekeeping, merchandising, shrinkage control, discipline, and security 
• Ensure compliance of all company procedures 
• Assist store manager in management of staff
• Ensure front end controls are in place 
• Oversee the cash office 
• Minimize stock loss Customer Service 
• Introduce sales initiatives to reach store targets

QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric / Grade 12 (Mathematics an advantage) or NQF Level 4 
• Previous experience managing people 
• Previous experience managing a department 
• Previous clothing retail experience would be highly advantageous 
• Strong communication skills 
• Strong admin skills 
• Decision maker
• Organizational skills 
• Planning 
• Maintain productivity
• Leadership 
• Enthusiastic
• Ethical and great integrity 
• Honesty 
• Proactive 
• Self-motivated

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Stock Management:

• Ensure that stock is accurately received & unpacked to merchandise and replenish the sales floor.
• Monitor and manage stock levels through defined processes to mitigate risks (stock loss) and ensure adequate stock on hand.
• Oversee the overall maintenance of the stockroom to meet housekeeping standards.
• Authorize write offs, breakages, recalls and returns.     

Sales Growth & Profitability:

• Analyse sales & profitability reports in store to collaborate with management on required operational action plans, increase sales performance and monitor store expenditure.
• Review and keep abreast of in-store product performance to provide feedback to support centre and enhance sales.
• Identify and propose new opportunities to increase sales and brand awareness.               

Risk Management:

• Conduct compliance checks through defined processes to ensure and enforce overall compliance to policies and procedures.                               

Customer Experience Management:

• Ensure and maintain the implementation of customer experience processes (through the execution of business instruction letters, markdowns, repricing, promotions, customer experience plans, visual standards, customer feedback, general housekeeping etc.) to meet customer service standards.                               

Leadership & Development:

• Lead and drive the team within a store to achieve store KPIs and operational strategy in line with company values.
• Identify & drive training, coaching and development needs with a focus on talent management and succession planning.
• Recruit, administer & manage performance in accordance with company policies and procedures. 

Innovation:

• Implement Innovation initiatives from Head Office to delight our customers and improve in-store processes.                                                                                                               

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12.
• 3 to 5 years' experience in a retail store management capacity.  
• Knowledge on sales & service management.
• Budgeting knowledge.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Effective Communication skills.
• Business understanding of retail trade, brand, customer & product.