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Key Areas of Impact:

Non-production spend procurement

• Own non-production spend procurement projects by conducting analysis and presenting actionable insights in terms of cost savings and /or operational efficiencies
• Vendor engagement and negotiations of SLA agreements for key suppliers
• Vendor management of key suppliers in both repairs, and maintenance and servicers as required
• Conduct regular in-house audits to ensure sound procurement practices are followed and to measure compliance

Process Ownership

• Own, manage and improve procurement processes across the National Brands supply chain
• Take full accountability for this process, develop a future based strategy for this process, present and obtain approval from senior management
• Take daily tactical decisions independently in line with the agreed procurement strategy
• Take corrective action as required and communicate the impact to the agreed strategy if relevant
• Manage all stakeholder expectation, engagements and alignment pertaining to this process across all levels of NBL
• Resolve queries related to this process

Standardization & improvement of procurement processes

• Investigate current practices, identify pockets of excellence, develop new best practice standards and implement across all NBL sites
• Process change management and implementation roadblock clearance
• Process mapping and course corrections if required
• Presentation development and stake holder communication
• Tracking of improvements and buying to ensure implementation at all sites

Project coordination

• Coordinate many complex, multi-stakeholder projects simultaneously
• Ensure that all projects are executed and implemented according to the best operating practices, while ensuring that all relevant stakeholders are trained accordingly, and understand the benefits and impact
• Manage all interconnected projects and understand how changes impact each project and the larger plan
• Take action to limit negative results and share positive outcomes

Supply chain data analysis and reporting

• Run, create, communicate and monitor reports on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis
• Ad hoc analysis and queries to support procurement decisions and process improvements
• Support the quality of reports from more junior team members
• Conduct data analysis and identify insights to support optimal decision making
• Business case determination, motivation, execution, tracking and correcting

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• A minimum 5 years’ experience as a Procurement Specialist handling non-production spend items
• Prior buying experience will be advantageous

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in related field with specific focus on Procurement/Supply Chain/Project Management
• Honours degree in Procurement/Supply Chain/Project Management would be an added advantage

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Position will require national and limited international travel
• Advanced MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
• SAP will be advantageous
• Spend System Management and Reporting
• Project management skills
• Compliance, governance and ethics adherence
• Business acumen to drive business performance

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Key Areas of Impact:

Deliver performance targets for portfolio across all target brands     

• Ongoing market and industry analysis to provide recommendations for brand development
• Ongoing competitor intelligence
• Ongoing review of portfolio activity effectiveness to update or change plans as required
• Budgeting & forecasting

Deliver local portfolio and brand strategy      

• Insights from pulling together existing research, market trends (global & local), competitors and internal data
• SWOT analysis
• Conduct consumer and market research in order to keep up to date with consumer trends, as well as trying to predict future trends
• Portfolio positioning – Identify how our brand is positioned in the market
• Develop brand plans/brand strategy for profitable company growth
• Development of 3-year portfolio strategy

Deliver consumer communication strategy    

• Define and manage brand positioning and communication strategy using a variety of media
• Prepare/Review all promotional, advertising, media, research and R&D briefs
• Participate in media strategy process, agreement & delivery of plans
• Develop and execute marketing campaigns aimed at communicating our brand message
• Maintain relationships (both internal and external partners)
• Monitor communication/promotional spend

Management of all New Product Development projects

• Development of commercial rational and justification
• Project management of all new product development projects
• Work with Research and Development (R&D) team and technical team to convert innovative business ideas into saleable products
• Product / packaging development
• Implement launch and launch support plan
• Participate in monthly marketing & NPD meetings

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• A minimum of three (3) years' experience as a Brand Manager gained in an FMCG environment is essential
• Knowledge of IRI / Nielsen data experience required

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• A completed commercial degree majoring in Marketing, Business Management, Finance or similar is essential

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS PowerPoint
• SAP knowledge is advantageous
• Strong focus on analytical skills (turning data into actionable insights)
• Knowledge of consumer, trader, customer, and shopper insights
• Project management expertise
• Knowledge of the NPD process
• Advertising experience from briefing to execution
• High levels of numeracy
• Ability to travel essential

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Key Areas of Impact

Creating an Exceptional Customer Experience

• Cultivate a service-driven culture, ensuring customers receive a world-class experience
• Implement action plans based on mystery shopper feedback to continuously elevate service standards
• Build strong relationships with customers and maintain a loyal client base
• Provide in-store coaching and continuous training to refine sales and service skills 

Inspiring and leading a high-performance team

• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-calibre retail team that embodies our brand values
• Drive performance through structured Individual Performance Agreements (IPAs), one-on-one coaching, and meaningful feedback sessions
• Recognise and reward excellence while ensuring accountability with clear expectations
• Foster a positive and motivating work environment that encourages growth 

Driving Sales and Operational Excellence

• Monitor daily sales performance and ensure every team member contributes to store targets
• Analyse the income statement and manage expenses to maximise profitability
• Maintain optimal stock levels in alignment with customer demand and store needs
• Ensure compliance with in-store controls, visual merchandising standards, and premium store presentation
• Use key retail disciplines to manage store operations efficiently 

Achieving Business Targets

• Deliver on key metrics, including trading density, basket size, and salary-to-sales ratios
• Align team performance with brand goals, ensuring a seamless and luxurious shopping experience 

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success: 

• Minimum of 5 years’ retail experience
• At least 12 – 18 months of management experience in a retail environment
• A deep understanding of the retail landscape, including brand positioning and customer engagement 

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Matric / Grade 12 (essential)
• Tertiary Retail Qualification (advantageous) 

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Knowledge of Industrial Relations (IR) laws and ability to initiate enquiries
• Strong understanding of profit & loss statements and retail financials
• Experience in merchandising, stock control, and store administration
• Ability to recruit and build a team that represents a luxury retail brand 

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Key Areas of Impact

Creating an Exceptional Customer Experience

• Cultivate a service-driven culture, ensuring customers receive a world-class experience
• Implement action plans based on mystery shopper feedback to continuously elevate service standards
• Build strong relationships with customers and maintain a loyal client base
• Provide in-store coaching and continuous training to refine sales and service skills 

Inspiring and leading a high-performance team

• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-calibre retail team that embodies our brand values
• Drive performance through structured Individual Performance Agreements (IPAs), one-on-one coaching, and meaningful feedback sessions
• Recognise and reward excellence while ensuring accountability with clear expectations
• Foster a positive and motivating work environment that encourages growth 

Driving Sales and Operational Excellence

• Monitor daily sales performance and ensure every team member contributes to store targets
• Analyse the income statement and manage expenses to maximise profitability
• Maintain optimal stock levels in alignment with customer demand and store needs
• Ensure compliance with in-store controls, visual merchandising standards, and premium store presentation
• Use key retail disciplines to manage store operations efficiently 

Achieving Business Targets

• Deliver on key metrics, including trading density, basket size, and salary-to-sales ratios
• Align team performance with brand goals, ensuring a seamless and luxurious shopping experience 

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• Minimum of 5 years’ retail experience
• At least 12 – 18 months of management experience in a retail environment
• A deep understanding of the retail landscape, including brand positioning and customer engagement 

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Matric / Grade 12 (essential)
• Tertiary Retail Qualification (advantageous) 

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Knowledge of Industrial Relations (IR) laws and ability to initiate enquiries
• Strong understanding of profit & loss statements and retail financials
• Experience in merchandising, stock control, and store administration
• Ability to recruit and build a team that represents a luxury retail brand 

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Key Responsibilities:

Cash Control & Accuracy

• Perform cash desk duties efficiently while ensuring zero variances.
• Follow daily cash control and banking processes with precision.
• Handle manual transactions accurately when required. 

Stock Management & Organisation

• Execute daily stock procedures to maintain seamless store operations.
• Assist in managing customer orders and ensuring timely fulfillment.
• Conduct weekly stock counts and maintain storeroom organisation.
• Complete shoe pairing exercises to uphold stock integrity.

Customer Service & Sales Support

• Deliver a premium shopping experience with expert product knowledge.
• Foster strong customer relationships by offering personalised service.
• Uphold the brand’s luxury standards through professionalism and enthusiasm. 

What You Need to Succeed:

• Matric / Grade 12 (essential)
• 6 months – 1 year of retail experience (luxury or fashion retail preferred)
• A passion for high-end fashion, footwear, and customer engagement
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and peak trading hours 

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Key Responsibilities:

Safety, Health, and Environment:

• Enforce correct PPE usage and compliance with safety protocols.
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring each shift has a designated SHE rep, first aider, and fire fighter.
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills and complete near-miss reports.
• Ensure timely resolution of safety and health incidents and lead COVID-19 compliance efforts.
• Conduct weekly toolbox talks and ensure proper waste segregation and disposal.

Production Management:

• Lead production teams to meet daily shift targets as per SKU specifications.
• Ensure rapid response to equipment breakdowns and labour availability.
• Oversee pre-checks on machines and manage support departments to provide top service.
• Track hourly production output and monitor adherence to the production plan.
• Maintain high product quality standards and ensure first-time-right production.

Cost Control:

• Optimize labour management, including controlling overtime and absenteeism.
• Lead efforts to reduce waste, participate in troubleshooting, and manage start-up times.
• Plan for efficient changeovers, ensuring minimal downtime and smooth production transitions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant efficiency.

Quality and Food Safety:

• Ensure seamless maintenance handovers and proper storage of safety equipment and chemicals.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and maintain high hygiene standards during production runs.
• Lead quality checks and empower operators to take ownership of their output.
• Ensure non-conforming products are addressed and corrected swiftly.

People Management:

• Lead and develop your team with a genuine concern for their growth and well-being.
• Provide ongoing training, coaching, and development using IDP and Skills Matrix frameworks.
• Ensure team members are multi-skilled and well-equipped to meet operational demands.
• Offer recognition, reward, and constructive feedback, while holding individuals accountable for their performance.
• Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging team suggestions and ideas.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

• 4+ years of experience in production within the FMCG industry.
• 1-2 years of supervisory experience in a complex manufacturing structure.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in Production Management or Operations Management.

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Key Areas of Impact:

 Employee Relations

• Ensures compliance with all relevant legislation, including and not limited to BCEA, LRA, SDA, OHASA, etc.
• Coordinate and set up quarterly union and shop steward meetings, records and disseminates meeting minutes following each meeting
• Primary point of contact for all warnings, disciplinary hearings and CCMA
• Ensures that disciplinaries and grievances are dealt with in accordance with company policies with support and guidance from the HR Officers and HR Managers
• Upload and capture all ER matters on the SAP ER system
• Advise and consult on Employee Relations issues with HR teams and Line Managers (Coastal and inland regions)
• Support business to ensure that appropriate disciplinary and incapacity procedures are implemented
• Investigate disciplinary matters in Field Marketing
• Support Field Marketing by initiating and chairing disciplinary hearings
• Assist in formulation of charges and approval of sanctions
• Build a close relationship with the Field Marketing Operations and HR Teams
• Establish and maintain relationships between trade unions, management and HR
• Support business in managing CCMA disputes and attend to CCMA matters (including arbitrations and collective disputes) on behalf of Field Marketing
• Assist with consultation processes with unions and third parties
• Stay abreast of relevant Employee Relations legislation and events in appropriate industry and statutory bodies and advising management on Employee Relations legislative compliance

Projects and Campaigns Management

• Assist the HR Managers with research and implementation of all projects and campaigns
• Support the HR Officers in driving and managing all Employee Relations related projects and campaigns nationally
• Drive campaigns to educate and raise awareness to Field Marketing employees and minimize risk in the business

Human Resource support

• Assist and support regions with HR responsibilities such as, training and development, performance management, succession planning, benefits administration
• Stand-in for HR Officer as and when required

Reporting

• Maintain accurate ER records and databases, including employee warnings and disciplinary packs filed within the relevant filing systems
• Ensure monthly capturing of all ER and CCMA cases on SAP
• Ensure monthly reporting of ER and CCMA matters to relevant business stakeholders
• Conduct monthly and quarterly Employee Relations’ trend analysis and report back to the regions and HR Management
• Assist HR Officers with monthly and quarterly HR reporting and trend analysis
• Maintain and provide accurate Employee Relations statistics, reporting and information

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a Human Resource Officer (Employee Relations) role or similar position with a corporate environment
• FMCG industry experience will be preferable

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• A completed Degree/Diploma in HR / Industrial Psychology or equivalent is required.
• A completed Degree/Diploma in National Labour Relations will be advantageous.

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Strong knowledge in Labour Laws and HR Generalist best practices
• Travel is required across the Field Marketing Business at short notice
• Must have own vehicle with reliable transport

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Key Areas of Impact:

 Employee Relations

• Ensures compliance with all relevant legislation, including and not limited to BCEA, LRA, SDA, OHASA, etc.
• Coordinate and set up quarterly union and shop steward meetings, records and disseminates meeting minutes following each meeting
• Primary point of contact for all warnings, disciplinary hearings and CCMA
• Ensures that disciplinaries and grievances are dealt with in accordance with company policies with support and guidance from the HR Officers and HR Managers
• Upload and capture all ER matters on the SAP ER system
• Advise and consult on Employee Relations issues with HR teams and Line Managers (Coastal and inland regions)
• Support business to ensure that appropriate disciplinary and incapacity procedures are implemented
• Investigate disciplinary matters in Field Marketing
• Support Field Marketing by initiating and chairing disciplinary hearings
• Assist in formulation of charges and approval of sanctions
• Build a close relationship with the Field Marketing Operations and HR Teams
• Establish and maintain relationships between trade unions, management and HR
• Support business in managing CCMA disputes and attend to CCMA matters (including arbitrations and collective disputes) on behalf of Field Marketing
• Assist with consultation processes with unions and third parties
• Stay abreast of relevant Employee Relations legislation and events in appropriate industry and statutory bodies and advising management on Employee Relations legislative compliance

Projects and Campaigns Management

• Assist the HR Managers with research and implementation of all projects and campaigns
• Support the HR Officers in driving and managing all Employee Relations related projects and campaigns nationally
• Drive campaigns to educate and raise awareness to Field Marketing employees and minimize risk in the business

Human Resource support

• Assist and support regions with HR responsibilities such as, training and development, performance management, succession planning, benefits administration
• Stand-in for HR Officer as and when required

Reporting

• Maintain accurate ER records and databases, including employee warnings and disciplinary packs filed within the relevant filing systems
• Ensure monthly capturing of all ER and CCMA cases on SAP
• Ensure monthly reporting of ER and CCMA matters to relevant business stakeholders
• Conduct monthly and quarterly Employee Relations’ trend analysis and report back to the regions and HR Management
• Assist HR Officers with monthly and quarterly HR reporting and trend analysis
• Maintain and provide accurate Employee Relations statistics, reporting and information

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a Human Resource Officer (Employee Relations) role or similar position with a corporate environment
• FMCG industry experience will be preferable

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• A completed Degree/Diploma in HR / Industrial Psychology or equivalent is required.
• A completed Degree/Diploma in National Labour Relations will be advantageous.

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Strong knowledge in Labour Laws and HR Generalist best practices
• Travel is required across the Field Marketing Business at short notice
• Must have own vehicle with reliable transport

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Key Areas of Impact:

Efficient Customer Service

• Manage the prioritization of orders with sales and customer service departments
• Manage Distribution Centre (DC) errors and lost sales on sales orders

Continuous improvement

• Continuous report on systems performance
• Reduce overtime, temporary labour and maintenance cost
• Visual management of the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) scorecard
• Compile daily, weekly and monthly reports. Send them to the DC Management
• Monitor progress of action plans of projects
• Implementation of continuous improvement initiatives in the DC to assist with operational growth and capacity demands to align with company strategy and best practice

Quality, Safety and Housekeeping

• Ensure warehouse distribution good manufacturing practice
• Monitor the completion of rack and stacking inspections timeously
• Monitor the completion of material handling equipment check sheets and ensure that equipment is in good condition and safe to use
• Maintain general good housekeeping standards
• Oversee that incident forms are completed and proper investigations are done
• Monitor stock accuracy in the warehouses and ensure that it conforms to the documented DC stock accuracy targets
• Take corrective action to continuously improve accuracy
• Investigate bin overview queries immediately
• Implement all quality, safety and housekeeping standards, policies and procedures
• Develop and coordinate continuous improvement plans for quality and safety compliance
• Assist in the development of company policies and procedures
• Coordinate the implementation of all inventory related SOP’s
• Monitor the completion of material handling equipment check sheets and ensure that equipment is in good condition and safe to use
• Maintain general good housekeeping standards
• Oversee that incident forms are completed and proper investigations are done
• Monitor stock accuracy in the warehouses and ensure that it conforms to the documented DC stock accuracy targets
• Take corrective action to continuously improve accuracy
• Investigate bin overview queries immediately
• Implement all quality, safety and housekeeping standards, policies and procedures
• Develop and coordinate continuous improvement plans for quality and safety compliance
• Assist in the development of company policies and procedures
• Coordinate the implementation of all inventory related SOP’s

Lead and managing the Bulk picking team

• Manage efficiency of Pickers
• Manage accuracy of team
• Ensure orders are completed and aligned as per NAPD Not after pick by date.
• Ensure transfer orders are picked accurately and in time allocated.
• Manage processes and procedures as per company guidelines.
• Manage team time and attendance.
• Implement the performance management and talent process team members
• Motivate staff by ensuring incentives, rewards and recognition are given and fair to the company and staff
• Utilize disciplinary procedures effectively
• Allocate the correct number of people and skill to the various areas of responsibility
• Allocate the correct equipment to execute tasks effectively and efficiently

Stock Accuracy

• Monitor stock accuracy in the warehouses and ensure that it conforms to the documented DC stock accuracy targets
• Take corrective action to continuously improve accuracy
• Investigate bin overview queries immediately.

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in warehousing

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Grade 12 / Matric qualification
• NQF5 qualification in Supply Chain Management, Stores Management or Operations Management