Jobs Available at Ackermans

Minimum requirements

• You will represent and be a custodian of the brand of our store
• Be energetic and a self-starter
• Two (2) years retail experience which includes at least one year in a supervisory and or management position
• Outstanding merchandise management , stock and cost control skills
• The capacity to maintain high store standards
• A proven ability to influence and lead a team
• You will have a keen development orientation in that you will be inspired to develop yourself and fellow team members
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal) and competence in a second official language would be a definite advantage
• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Further qualifications related to retail/business will be an advantage

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Key Responsibilities:

Resource & Project Delivery:

• Deliver the annual store development plan through effective utilisation of resources:
• People
• Capital expenditure (Capex)
• Suppliers & contractors
• Ensure projects meet internal and external customer expectations across:
• New store openings
• Revamps
• Relocations
• Store closures

Stakeholder & Supplier Management:

• Manage key vendor relationships and continuously assess supplier performance
• Engage cross-functionally with key internal stakeholders to support business priorities
• Oversee communication related to project timelines, execution, and property interventions

Strategic Property Support:

• Identify property development opportunities in line with long-term business strategy
• Conduct feasibility surveys and cost estimations
• Implement approved interventions and monitor delivery

Management & Oversight:

• Financial management of project budgets and reporting
• Talent management, including leadership of project teams and external partners

What We’re Looking For:

Knowledge & Skills:

• Advanced computer literacy (MS Office); MS Projects is advantageous
• Ability to read and interpret building plans and store layouts
• Strong project management and budgeting skills
• Solid understanding of store design, space planning, fixtures, and fittings
• Familiarity with construction processes and municipal regulations
• Knowledge of internal store rollout processes (advantageous)
• Strong analytical, numerical, and decision-making capabilities
• Leadership, team collaboration, and supplier management skills
• Working knowledge of building legislation and compliance
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

• Degree or Diploma in Project Management, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in store design, development, or project management
• At least 2 years’ experience in team leadership
• Retail experience will be advantageous
• Experience resolving building-related issues (e.g. VOCs and SNAGs)
• Sound knowledge of local municipality regulations
• Ability to interpret complex drawings and construction plans

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Minimum requirements

• You will represent and be a custodian of the brand of our store
• Be energetic and a self-starter
• Two (2) years retail experience which includes at least one year in a supervisory and or management position
• Outstanding merchandise management , stock and cost control skills
• The capacity to maintain high store standards
• A proven ability to influence and lead a team
• You will have a keen development orientation in that you will be inspired to develop yourself and fellow team members
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal) and competence in a second official language would be a definite advantage
• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Further qualifications related to retail/business will be an advantage

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategy Development: Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive product portfolio strategy aligned with the company's objectives, ensuring consistency and relevance across the product lifecycle, handwriting and execution.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with internal teams, including Marketing, Merchandising, Retail Operations, and Supply Chain, to ensure alignment and consistency in execution.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish relevant KPIs to measure and monitor product performance in terms of sales, inflows, margins, GP rands and optimising strategies based on data-driven insights.
• Systems and governance: Collaborate with systems to ensure the delivery of technology and systems in support of enabling the buying team to deliver on their objectives.
• Leadership: Effectively lead the buying team for the relevant portfolio.

JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the retail merchandise cycle with regards to Buying, Planning, Logistics and Stores
• Knowledge of specific company buying strategies
• Understanding of retail business systems and related processes – IT
• A comprehensive knowledge/understanding of SA’s retail clothing market, customers, and competitors.
• An understanding of relevant trends with a flair/eye for product for the relevant target market
• Relevant product knowledge with regards to styling constructions
• An understanding of product components
• Awareness of relevant legal and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and mitigate risks
• Understanding of crisis management principles and practices to anticipate and mitigate potential brand crises, as well as to respond effectively in the event of a crisis to protect the brand's reputation

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organisation
• Strategic thinking and analytical abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities and market conditions
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and guide the buying team, fostering cross functional collaboration and driving results
• A commercial mindset to develop innovative and impactful product strategies
• Experience in managing budgets effectively, allocating resources to maximise ROI
• Continuously seeking opportunities for innovation and differentiation, to maintain a competitive edge
• Able to travel when required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A relevant degree/qualification in Fashion/Textile Design/Clothing Production/Product Development/Merchandising, or a related field

EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience of 5-10 years in a retail buying management capacity, of which 3-5 years should be at a senior level
• Strong leadership and management skills
• CFE experience essential

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EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Essential:

• 2-5 years’ experience Supply Chain and Logistics role within Retail, demonstrating significant experience with:
• Detailed understanding and hands-on experience with Warehouse Management Systems and familiarity with ERP systems.
• In-depth knowledge of supply chain processes, including procurement, inventory management, warehousing, distribution, and logistics.
• Experience in optimizing warehouse layouts, improving picking, and packing processes, and enhancing distribution center efficiencies.
• Proficiency in documenting business requirements and process maps specifically related to supply chain and warehouse operations.
• Collaboration with IT and third-party vendors to enhance supply chain and logistics systems integrations.
• Oversee comprehensive testing protocols for supply chain systems.
• Lead projects focused on enhancing supply chain efficiencies, from system upgrades to process optimizations.
• Develop and deliver targeted training programs for supply chain systems.
• Provide ongoing support for supply chain systems.
• System Architecture understanding (area specific – integration environment/technical competency)
• Unified Modeling Language
• Utilize UML to clearly depict and analyze supply chain processes, enhancing system designs and operational workflows within the warehousing context.
• Basic Oracle / Structured Query Language (SQL) – Area specific

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Essential:

• Grade 12 Certificate/Matric
• A relevant Degree and or Higher National Diploma (Information Technology, Computer Science, System Design, Management Science, Business studies, Information Systems, Business Analyst)

Preferred:

• Project Management Diploma/Certificate

JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE required:

• Strong understanding of supply chain and logistics principles, specifically within the context of Apparel Retail.
• Expertise in Warehouse Management Systems and the ability to leverage technology to optimize supply chain processes.
• Knowledge of supply chain analytics and the ability to utilize data to drive decision-making and process improvements.
• Familiarity with supply chain industry standards and best practices, particularly in the context of warehousing and distribution centres.
• Waterfall and Agile working methodologies and principles.
• Working knowledge of implementing and maintaining systems/services/applications.
• Knowledge of PMBOK and BABOK management principles
• Ability to compile quantitative and or qualitative information/reporting.
• MS Suite Intermediate - Advanced user.
• Knowledge of Personal Data Protection – POPIA.

Working knowledge of:

• Cloud based (SaaS) software applications that can enable services.
• Hardware and Software lifecycle management
• SDLC
• Change Control governance principles and Defect management.
• Fit for purpose system integration in an ERP- and non-ERP environment.
• Process Mapping tools (Draw.io, etc)

SKILLS required:

• Planning
• Analytical
• Critical thinking
• Multi project/activity management
• Prioritisation of projects/activity/resources
• Requirement’s elicitation
• Risk management
• Facilitation
• Communication