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Pick n Pay Stores Limited, through its subsidiaries and associates, operates in the retail sector on the African continent.
Pick n Pay is the quintessential family store focused on the customer. Since 1967 when consumer champion Raymond Ackerman purchased the first few stores, the Ackerman family’s vision has grown and expanded to now encompass stores...
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Job Advert Summary
Pick an Pay has an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Buyer at our offices in Kensington, Gauteng. Our Buyers play a central role in ensuring that the products we place on our shelves match the requirements and aspirations of our customers. Buying is an important role within our business and can have a direct impact on the profitability of the business. In order to be successful a Buyer needs excellent commercial acumen, strong analytical skills, brilliant organizational skills and the ability to communicate and negotiate effectively at all levels. If you are looking for a graduate position that combines detailed analysis of financial information and market trends with the ability to develop relationships and successfully negotiate deals with suppliers then you should apply for this position.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree with a major in Mathematics, Accounting, Economics or Statistics.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing for products, an increase in sales and improved margins.
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Review under-performing categories and develop solutions to improve performance Execute tactical buying plans and category specific growth strategies
- Lead cross-functional teams to achieve team goals
- Develop, translate and promote merchandising solutions to achieve business goals and influence financial performance.
- Translate available information, data and findings into specific, actionable recommendations that add value to business planning.
- Analyse financial data to accurately diagnose business realities, identify key issues and forecast future financials.
- Identify key factors and trends that impact on financial performance and implement plans to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
Competencies
- Analysis
- Judgement and decision making
- Problem solving
- Assertiveness
- Building relationships
- Team building and collaboration
- Negotiation
- Commercial and financial acumen
Additional Information
- Ms Excel knowledge (Advantageous)
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Job Advert Summary
Pick an Pay has an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Buyer at our offices in Kensington, Gauteng. Our Buyers play a central role in ensuring that the products we place on our shelves match the requirements and aspirations of our customers. Buying is an important role within our business and can have a direct impact on the profitability of the business. In order to be successful a Buyer needs excellent commercial acumen, strong analytical skills, brilliant organizational skills and the ability to communicate and negotiate effectively at all levels. If you are looking for a graduate position that combines detailed analysis of financial information and market trends with the ability to develop relationships and successfully negotiate deals with suppliers then you should apply for this position.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree with a major in Mathematics, Accounting, Economics or Statistics.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing for products, an increase in sales and improved margins.
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Review under-performing categories and develop solutions to improve performance Execute tactical buying plans and category specific growth strategies
- Lead cross-functional teams to achieve team goals
- Develop, translate and promote merchandising solutions to achieve business goals and influence financial performance.
- Translate available information, data and findings into specific, actionable recommendations that add value to business planning.
- Analyse financial data to accurately diagnose business realities, identify key issues and forecast future financials.
- Identify key factors and trends that impact on financial performance and implement plans to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
Competencies
- Analysis
- Judgement and decision making
- Problem solving
- Assertiveness
- Building relationships
- Team building and collaboration
- Negotiation
- Commercial and financial acumen
Additional Information
- Ms Excel knowledge (Advantageous)
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Job Advert Summary
Pick n Pay has an exciting position for a Graduate Finance at our our Kenilworth Offices, Cape Town. This role has a management account focus and will provide graduates with an in-depth experience in budgeting, forecasting and corporate reporting. Graduates will get to participate in developing financial forecasts, interacting with a range of different stakeholders and support financial reporting activities.
Minimum Requirements
- B Acc (Bachelor of accounting) or B Acc Hons; or
- B Com (Accounting sciences) or B Com Hons (Accounting Sciences); or
- B Com (Accounting) or B Com Hons (Accounting); or
- B Acc Sc (Bachelor of Accounting Sciences) or H_DiP Acc, B Acc Sc (Hons); or
- B Bus Sci (Acc) (Bachelor in Business science (Accounting); or
- B Com Financial Accounting; or
- B Bus Sci Finance (Bachelor in Business Science Finance); or
- BCompt (Financial Accounting) (Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting)
- Duties & Responsibilities
- Create and adjust financial forecasts for the business
- Analyse trends and undertake periodic reviews of financial forecasts
- Support the development of budgets within the business
- Analyse trends and undertake periodic review of budgets
- Use different reporting tools to generate various turnover reports
- Generate sales reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
- Support the creation of executive reports
- Consider the requirements of different audiences when preparing input for result presentations
- Run standard reports on the financial system
- Build user specific reports
- Capture accruals on financial system
Competencies
- Analytical and attention to detail
- Detail orientated
- Plan, organize and follow up
- Commercial and financial acumen
- Quality focused
- Strong sense of accountability
Additional Information
Ms Excel (Advantageous)
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Job Advert Summary
Pick n Pay has an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Logistics at our Distribution Centre in Long Meadow Estate, Modderfontein, Johannesburg .This graduate opportunity will provide you with a broad range of exposure across the warehousing and logistics domain in a fast moving consumer goods environment which requires a hands on approach. If you are prepared to roll up your sleeves and work with a dynamic and committed team this graduate roll will give you the skills and experience that will be the foundation of a successful career in logistics.
Minimum Requirements
BCom Logistics or a Degree in Quantitative Analytics, Operational Research, Industrial Engineering or Applied Mathematics.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Measure the level of vehicle utilization optimally against
- agreed delivery parameters.
- Holistic management with regards to:
- Process conformance
- Inventory accuracy and management
- Transport management
- Special occasion planning
- Continuous improvement projects
- Ensure all products are received and picked as per plan
- Manage stakeholder relationships
Competencies
- Time-management
- Planning & organising
- Ability to work under pressure
- Detail orientated
- Interpersonal skills
- Good oral & written communication
- Building & maintaining relations
- Quality focused
- Resilience
Additional Information
This role requires working weekends, shifts and sometimes long hours as required by the operation. This is therefore not an 8 – 5 job but a Logistics career opportunity.
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Job Advert Summary
Pick n Pay has an exciting position for a Graduate Trainee Store Manager at our offices in Pretoria, Gauteng. Are you a natural leader who thrives on getting people to work together to deliver results. Managing a store requires a solid mix of management, commercial and leadership skills combined with a drive to deliver the best for your customers. With our Graduate Trainee Store Manager Program you will obtain an in-depth understanding of all aspects of store operations and will develop a broad range of skills in a short period of time.Are you a natural leader who thrives on getting people to work together to deliver results? Managing a store requires a solid mix of management, commercial and leadership skills combined with a drive to deliver the best for your customers. Trainee Store Managers will obtain an in-depth understanding of all aspects of store operations and will develop a broad range of skills in a short period of time.
Minimum Requirements
- Commercial Degree or Retail National Diploma
- Drivers license
Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure that the store delivers customer service that exceeds customer expectations
- Lead a large team of managers and employees in delivering
- business results across all departments in the store.
- Monitor turnover and expense budgets and implement corrective action where required
- Communicate effectively with employees, management, customers and suppliers
- Ensure stock levels are maintained and out of stocks are minimised
- Implement and maintain the disciplines of display and merchandising standards as per planograms.
- Drive sales though aggressive product displays and by focusing on all advertised lines
- Draw and analyse data from information systems to develop action plans to improve store performance.
- Implement and maintain compliance requirements for applicable legislation such as OHS, Food Safety, Basic
- Conditions of Employment etc.
Competencies
- Customer orientation
- Assertive
- Team leadership
- Interpersonal skills
- Results orientation and drive
- Commercial and financial acumen
- Resilience
- Judgement and decision making
- Analytical
- Plan, organize and follow up
Additional Information
This role requires flexibility to work weekends, shifts and sometimes long hours as required by the operation and willingness to be transferred between stores.
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Job Advert Summary
Pick n Pay has an exciting position for a Graduate Trainee Store Manager – Cape Town . Are you a natural leader who thrives on getting people to work together to deliver results. Managing a store requires a solid mix of management, commercial and leadership skills combined with a drive to deliver the best for your customers. With our Graduate Trainee Store Manager Program you will obtain an in-depth understanding of all aspects of store operations and will develop a broad range of skills in a short period of time.
Minimum Requirements
- Commercial Degree or Retail National Diploma
- Drivers license
Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure that the store delivers customer service that exceeds customer expectations
- Lead a large team of managers and employees in delivering business results across all departments in the store.
- Monitor turnover and expense budgets and implement corrective action where required
- Communicate effectively with employees, management, customers and suppliers
- Ensure stock levels are maintained and out of stocks are minimised
- Implement and maintain the disciplines of display and merchandising standards as per planograms.
- Drive sales though aggressive product displays and by focusing on all advertised lines
- Draw and analyse data from information systems to develop action plans to improve store performance.
- Implement and maintain compliance requirements for applicable legislation such as OHS, Food Safety, Basic
- Conditions of Employment etc.
Competencies
- Customer orientation
- Assertive
- Team leadership
- Interpersonal skills
- Results orientation and drive
- Commercial and financial acumen
- Resilience
- Judgement and decision making
- Analytical
- Plan, organize and follow up
Additional Information
This role requires flexibility to work weekends, shifts and sometimes long hours as required by the operation and willingness to be transferred between stores.
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Job Advert Summary
Pick n Pay has an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Supply Chain Analyst at our offices in Kenilworth, Cape Town. This role requires you to have your finger on the pulse of the business, knowing who needs what and by when. Developing forecasts for the business from sales and consumer buying patterns is what links our stores, supply chain and logistics operations into an efficient system that is the life blood of the business. Working within this complex network and data will provide you with invaluable skills and experience that will set your career on a firm footing for future success.
Minimum Requirements Commercial degree (B Com) with majors in either Supply Chain & Logistics, Quantitative Management or Mathematics.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide realistic forecasts for the ordering of stock .
- Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate organizational effectiveness
- Analyse consumer demand forecast to capture various trends and changes to ensure optimum on shelf availability at store level.
- Analyse flow of stock to spot trends, make deductions and generate solutions.
- Manage potential stock outs and surplus orders daily to ensure the correct stock levels in stores.
- Identify and analyse demand trends to manage the replenishment process and reduce waste.
- Analyse forecast and establish a supply plan to maintain target stock levels
- Communicate expected stock volumes to stakeholders to enable planning.
- Proactively monitor supply chain risks and take action to mitigate risks as well as ensuring/validating the accuracy of data used for forecasting.
Competencies
- Build relationships
- Judgement & decision making
- Analysis and attention to detail
- Resilience and stress management
- Assertiveness
- Problem solving
- Conflict management
- Verbal and written communication
Additional Information
- MS Excel skills required
- Advanced MS Excel skills (Advantageous)
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