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• We are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager Operations to drive profitability through the effective execution of our company's strategy. The ideal candidate will play a key role in formulating and implementing strategic business plans and optimizing operational performance across all levels of the business.
• The position is based in Cape Town and will report to the Chief Executive Operations.

The main responsibilities of this position include:

Strategy and SBU Business Plans

• Formulation of Strategic Business Unit (SBU) plans to support overall operations and business strategy
• Cross functional collaboration to ensure achievement of Business unit goals

SBU KPI’s

• Optimising sales performance within the SBU for existing and new stores
• SBU Profit Optimization
• Optimisation of Financial Services Growth for Total Cellular, Card and Layby
• Managing SBU costs by ensuring all controllable expenses are in line with budget and by minimising shrinkage

Business Processes and Methodologies

• Maintain and improve operations methodologies and practices
• Ensure Corporate Governance by improving internal audit compliance levels

Property

• Manage all property interventions within the business unit including new store openings, electives and GM Capex spend

People

• Manage the people plans within SBU to ensure:
• Vacancy Rate in line with plans
• Rolling Annual Turnover: <15% Voluntary
• Diversity functional plans in line with benchmarks
• Team development
• Managing performance
• Talent review & succession planning
• Action plans for succession, high potential talent and retention risks are clear, realistic and appropriately managed
• Climate and engagement
• Turnover within direct team
• Engagement Survey Index for direct team and follow up on action plans, where applicable

Applicants for the position will need to meet the following minimum requirements:

• 5 years or more Senior Management experience in the retail sector with a proven track record in retail operations, showing clear ability to set and deliver on business targets, timelines and strategic plans.
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Proven leadership ability with strong self management skills
• Business and interpersonal proficiency
• Ability to communicate and motivate using strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced computer skills
• Advanced presentation skills

Knowledge of:

• Operational store processes and methodologies
• Marketing and merchandise strategies and activities
• Relevant HR practices, procedures and application of legislation
• Location and property strategies
• Economic and customer profile of business
• Analyzing retail trends, challenges and identifying opportunities
• Good understanding of VAS market and opportunities
• Risk management

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• We're seeking Store Planners with a rock-solid foundation in commercial thinking, sharp analytical skills, and a proven track record of crunching numbers like a pro. Your mission? To fine-tune our sales strategy in alignment with our company's goals.
• Our ideal candidate? A self-motivated powerhouse who's passionate about performance and driven by solutions. You'll need to bring your high energy level to keep up with the excitement of our retail environment!
• If you're ready to dive into the heart of retail and make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Join us on this exhilarating journey as we shape the future of our business together!  

So, what will you do? 

• Ensuring the accurate distribution of seasonal stock to optimise sales.
• Ensuring the optimal distribution of non-seasonal and seasonal replenishment stock to optimise sales.
• Delivering a location plan that allows for the clustering of stores at the required product level.
• Delivering seasonal and non-seasonal replenishment profiles at the required product level.
• Supplying inputs to the Seasonal look for the required visual merchandising.
• Analysing store performance and providing accurate and timeous information in order to optimise business decision making.
• Ensuring new stores are stocked to plan.
• Assisting stores in resolving any queries relating to stock.

What experience & qualifications do you need?

• A minimum of 2-3 years sound experience in store planning within a clothing retail environment is an important requirement.

The following additional experience would be ideal:

• Previous store management experience
• Previous exposure to general logistics and supply chain processes
• Experience working in planning systems such as Location Planning, JDA Allocation Planning and/or Just Enough
• Experience in Outerwear
• A working knowledge of the latest Microsoft packages (Word & Excel) is essential.
• Experience in working at an advanced level in Excel would be a definite advantage.
• The following qualification would be ideal:
•  Grade 12 Certificate/Matric is essential.
• A National Diploma or Degree in Business/Retail Management or Accounting/Finance would be beneficial.

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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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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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• We're seeking Product Planners who are forward thinkers with an analytical mind. 
• Our ideal candidate? A self-motivated powerhouse who's passionate about performance and driven by solutions. You'll need to bring your high energy level to keep up with the excitement of our retail environment!
• If you're ready to dive into the heart of retail and make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Join us on this exhilarating journey as we shape the future of our business together!  

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering and implementing departmental business plans that support the SBU’s merchandise strategy.
• Managing departmental forecasts to achieve agreed departmental growth and profitability as per the Business Plan.
• Preparing and delivering merchandise assortment plans that support the signed-off departmental business strategy.
• Ensuring sufficient inflows to maintaining agreed replenishment service levels to achieve agreed departmental growth and profitability as per the Business Plan.
• Providing accurate and timeous merchandise information to minimise risk and optimise business opportunities.
• Executing and managing project plans to achieve the agreed objectives (if applicable).

Qualifications required:

• A Grade 12 certificate is an essential requirement.
• A qualification would be a definite advantage. Preferred qualifications are:
• B. Comm./ B. Science degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Stats and Business Science OR
• National Diploma majoring in Internal Auditing and Cost and Management Accounting OR
• National Diploma in Financial Information Systems

Knowledge of:

• the retail merchandise cycle with regards to Buying, Planning, Logistics and Stores
• seasonal & non-seasonal replenishments
• the SA retail clothing market, customers and competitors

Skills required:

• Sound commercial thinking & numerical skills
• Analytical thinking & logical problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Planning, organising & time management skills.
• Conflict resolution skills

Demonstrate:

• Resilience, agility, and the ability to maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure.
• Collaboration skills, fostering a shared vision, and positively influencing decision-making in a team setting.
• Flexibility to function effectively under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in diverse circumstances.
• Self-motivation, a sense of responsibility, and pride in one's work.
• Methodical and detail-oriented approach, ensuring accuracy in tasks.
• Effective communication skills across all levels.
• Strong sense of integrity in professional conduct.
• Deadline-oriented mindset.
• Assertiveness in handling tasks and responsibilities
• A minimum of 2-3 years previous experience in product planning within a relevant retail and/or FMCG environment is an ESSENTIAL requirement.

Preferred experience:

• Replenishment and assortment planning experience
• Prior store planning experience
• Previous store management experience (1 – 2 years)
• Previous exposure to general logistics and supply chain processes
• Experience working in planning systems.
• Experience working with the most recent Microsoft software, including Word and Excel, is a prerequisite. Proficiency in advanced Excel usage would be an asset.