Vacancies Available at Pepkor Speciality

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years sound experience in store planning within a retail environment is an important requirement.
• A relevant tertiary qualification would be a definite advantage.  

Knowledge, Skills and 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.
• A working knowledge of the latest Google Suit will be advantageous. Experience in working at an advanced level in Excel or Google Sheets would be a definite advantage. 
• Knowledge of the retail merchandise cycle with regards to Buying, Planning, Logistics, DC and Stores.
• Knowledge of seasonal and non-seasonal replenishments.
• Sound numerical skills
• Analytical thinking and problem solving skills. 
• Interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Planning, organising & time management skills are essential
• The ability to be resilient, have tenacity and maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure.
• Be methodical, detail orientated and accurate.
• Be deadline orientated.
• The ability to be flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances.
• Be assertive and communicate effectively at all levels. 
• Be self-motivated, take responsibility and have a sense of pride in one’s work.
• The ability to work independently, as well as be a team player. 
• Have a strong customer orientation.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Analysing store performance and providing accurate and timeous information in order to optimise business decision making. 
• Delivering New Store Plans to ensure that new stores are stocked to plan. 
• Assisting stores in resolving any queries relating to stock.
• Conducting regular store visits as required by the business.
• Delivering seasonal and non-seasonal replenishment profiles at the required product level.

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Qualifications

• Grade 12/Matric.
• Relevant business qualification would be preferable.
• Project Management experience would be advantageous.
• Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a successful Senior Manager within a retail store.Successful refers to your store achieving all objectives, sales, stock loss, store profit audit  results, with specific exposure to the full portfolio of store administration requirements and procedures.
• Basic Industrial Relations and Conditions of Employment Act.
• Good understanding of conducting stock takes.
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHASA)
• Basic knowledge of Labour Relations Act.
• Be detail oriented, have strong business acumen and numeracy skills.
• Experience in report writing such as investigations, GAP Analysis, admin reports andrecommendations.
• Computer literate and possess good knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Office (intermediate phase).
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Effective communication skills in English and a second language appropriate to theregion, to communicate at all levels.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Good time management skills and organizational skills.
• Must have a strong sense of integrity and is honest and ethical in everything they do.
• A valid Driver’s license is essential (this position will require extensive travel)
• An inherent requirement for this position is travel and therefore the successful candidatewill need to manage their ongoing travel requirements and monthly budgets throughout the Eastern Cape area assigned to.
• Physically fit and able to perform duties.
• Contribute to department and organization special projects assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for conducting Risk Assessments in stores as per Risk Admin Checks.
• Visit stores and investigate relevant departments intensively for compliance with policies and procedures.
• Responsible for conducting investigations on instruction from Line Manager.
• Ensuring all records, systems and paperwork are kept up to date.
• The ability to work according to deadlines, have high levels of drive and initiative, and have insight – to perceive patterns and detail below surface.
• Ensure that stock takes are conducted as per company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for generating reports and proposing Stocktake audit recommendations.
• Have excellent communication skills and to be able to convey knowledge and interact effectively with people at all levels within the Company.
• Manage confidential information with utmost discretion and integrity.
• Ensuring that correct company policies and procedures are followed correctly at all stores.
• Compile ad-hoc reports on request to complete investigations.
• Train, guide, and support stores to ensure compliance to all SOP’s.

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Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Computer literate.
• 1 – 2 years’ experience with a major sports retail chain.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Excellent verbal and written skills in English and another official South African language relevant.
• Strong interpersonal and selling skills.
• Highly developed attention to detail.
• High energy level and is performance driven.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Outstanding customer care skills, the ability to interact and communicate with customers.
• Ability to work in a fast – paced environment.
• A passion for retail is essential to deliver a world – class customer experience.
• Must have the ability to work retail hours.

Key Responsibilities

• The ability to achieve weekly / monthly sales targets.
• Must have the ability to communicate your product knowledge to customers in store.
• Responsible for keeping up to date with the latest promotions and campaigns that are launched in store.
• Report on slow sellers and fast sellers to management.
• Ensuring product availability on the sales floor.
• Ensure that Store Management is aware of requests for items that are not stocked in the store.
• Has the ability to assess the needs of the customer, make recommendations and find what they are looking for.
• Ensuring that Visual Merchandise elements are aligned to promotions and products including stock availability.
• Responsible for stock control and security on the floor.
• A high standard of work on the sales floor, dedication in maintaining quality standards, housekeeping standards, and willingness to take initiative if a job needs to be done.
• Willingness to consistently apply Tekkie Town values and Tekkie Town policies and procedures in all aspects of your work.

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Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Computer Literate, MS Office – proficient in Work, Outlook, Excel, etc

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a management role.
• Fluent (written and verbal) in English and another official South African language relevant.
• Strong interpersonal and selling skills.
• A strong logical thinking and analytical ability.
• Demonstrates high energy levels and is performance-driven to meet and surpass monthly targets.
• Excellent planning, organizing and time management skills.
• Ability to remain flexible, maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances.
• Ability to work independently, as well as be a team player.
• Ability to lead and drive a team.
• Strong leadership and organisational abilities.
• Own transport and valid driver’s license would be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for turnover and budgets ensuring that targets are met.
• Ensuring the Store’s Administration is in line with the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensuring that stock losses are under the benchmark.
• Effectively implement Promotions, visual merchandising principles and maintain standards of the store.
• Keeping updated with the latest trends in terms of stock coming in (unpacking process).
• The ability to ensure that brand standards are implemented & maintained in line with customer expectations.
• Our Store Managers play an active part in the succession planning, coaching, and developing their own team.
• Ensure all employees adhere to company’s Standard Operating Procedures.
• Nurturing and driving the Tekkie Town culture and values within the store.
• Responsible for opening and closing of the store.