Jobs at Barron

Job Purpose 

• The purpose of the Merchandise Coordinator is to synchronize and support the various Merchandising activities/projects which will enable the Merchandise team to achieve set deliverables.  

Job Objectives and Functions 
Merchandise Reporting   

• Responsible for downloading required data on the relevant platform, review and consolidate data, and create report based on requirements.  
• Timeously and accurately update existing reports on as per requirements. 
•  Regularly build and update existing templates/reports and circulate updates to the team.  

Administrative Duties  

• End-to-end coordination of Merchandising projects with the relevant stakeholders.  
• Accountable for regularly engaging with the Merchandising team and consolidate, review and circulate information/data.  
• Regularly engage with relevant stakeholders on management of clearance stock between Barron and joint ventures/job lotters.  
• Address queries/concerns raised between Barron and joint venture company (i.e., Corp Clear)  
• Draft and circulate team meeting minutes which outline agreed upon deliverables and deadlines.  
• Build, track and update progress of Merchandising projects and escalate and communicate any risks to the Planning Manager.  
• Consolidate information across the division 
• Take initiative to streamline admin duties and meet deadlines 

Product Pricing  

• Responsible for updating product/ customer pricing, as and when required.  
• Work with the Product Data Administrator & other relevant stakeholders in creating BOM & product codes for each item. 
• Branding and alterations loading 

Job Requirements
Qualifications and Experience

• NQF 6 Supply Chain/Logistics Management
• NQF 7 Supply Chain/Logistics Management (Desirable)
• 2 – 3 Years Merchandise Coordinator/ Data Administrator/BI Analytics  
• 2 – 3 Years  Retail/Wholesale Industry experience

Skills, Abilities and Job-Related Knowledge

• Product cycle management
• Financial modelling  
• Data management  
• Financial acumen  
• Customer service principles & practices 
• Verbal Comprehension 
• Numeric Comprehension 
• Report Writing  
• Excel 
• Power Point & Word 
• Attention to detail 

Competencies

• Investigative 
• Systematic Approach 
• Evaluating Problems 
• Communicating Information 
• Bottom-line Focus 

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Job Purpose

• The purpose of the Supply Planning Assistant is to be responsible for overseeing and managing the overall end to end delivery pipeline from the factory to the delivery into our warehouse.  This role co-ordinates and work with the forwarder and the internal Barron team to ensure all data is available so the best decisions can be made and planned to ensure in stock of inventory.

Job Objectives and Functions
Import Management

• Monitoring shipments from foreign suppliers. Capture packing list and shipment information onto WMS (voyage creation). Create variance reports for the business such as ordered quantity vs delivered quantity.

Purchase Order Maintenance

• Ensure delivery dates are correct and packing lists are received from suppliers 1-2 weeks prior delivery. Create voyage correctly on our ERP system (D365).

Accurate Order Capture and monitoring

• Place and capture orders on the warehouse management system. Ensure quantity and pricing is correct

Supplier Coordination

• Communicating with suppliers to track orders, manage lead times, and address any issues related to materials or components supply.

Inventory Management

• Assisting in maintaining optimal inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing excess inventory and carrying costs

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintaining accurate records, generating reports, and providing timely updates to management on supply chain performance and issues. 

Performance Monitoring

• Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) such as service levels, and on-time delivery to assess the effectiveness of supply chain operations.

Job Requirements
Qualifications and Experience

• NQF 5 Supply Chain Management or logistics, and or business administration.
• 2 to 3 years experience in supply planning management, logistics, data management and customs processes

Skills, Abilities and Job-Related Knowledge

• Supply chain processes
• Vendor Management
• Logistics/ Transportation
• Understanding contracts/ Legal documents
• Product Knowledge
• Inventory management/ control
• Customs Management
• Numerical Comprehension
• Verbal Comprehension
• Financial Analysis
• Supply Planning
• Problem Solving
• People Management
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Computer Proficiency

Competencies

• People Management
• Organisational Awareness
• Providing Insights
• Making Decisions