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PREPARED BUYER: FOOD FOR NOW – TAKE AWAYS, HOT PIES AND SUSHI
Listing reference: woolw_000808
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 25 March 2024
 
Position summary
Industry: FMCG & Supply Management
Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Western Cape
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
 
Introduction
To develop a category strategy based on the considerations of trade, customer, market and trends. The Buyer will need to lead the category team in order to achieve the category objectives of profit, excellent quality, availability, innovation, Trusted Price and market share growth.
 
Job description
·       Create profitable, sustainable category strategies.
·       Ability to actively review factors influencing trade i.e., market share, local & international trends, economic climate, competitor activity &  changes to customer shopping habits, and translate this into strategy.
·       Effectively and collaboratively lead the matrix team.
·       Effectively manage the supplier base and drive mutually beneficial partnerships.
·       Develop and implement pricing and promotional strategies.
·       Drive E2E value chain initiatives to effectively manage product/range costs.
·       Manage financial indicators and all expenses.
·       Manage the end-to-end product development process milestones, timelines, category reviews and include key stakeholders at each point.
·       Align commercial framework with planning & forecasting for category/ranges/products.
·       Work with marketing, sales management, space planning & trade planning to effectively drive the growth of the category.
 
Minimum requirements
·       Relevant commercial degree or diploma.
·       Commercial skills & experience within a retail, FMCG environment.
·       Knowledge of store operations, customer profiles, locations & competitors.
·       Minimum of 5 years commercial/buying experience.
·       Proven ability to co-ordinate and deliver the category operating plan.
·       Proven sourcing and supplier management experience.
·       Strong negotiation and financial management skills.
·       Proactive & innovative with a continuous improvement mindset.
·       Proven leadership & people management skills.
·       Proven ability to deliver the category financial indicators.
·       Strong customer and retail orientation - sound business acumen; commercial awareness; good judgment; emotional resilience.
·       Team player with understanding of diversity.
·       Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
·       Entrepreneurial – ability to initiate and co-create innovative and viable business plans.
·       Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain concepts, processes, and systems.
 
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SYSTEMS ANALYST II
Listing reference: woolw_000811
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 22 March 2024
 
Position summary
Industry: IT & Internet
Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Western Cape
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
 
Introduction
Understand and translate business requirements into quality system solutions and ensure optimal system performance and stability through support and continuous improvement.
 
Job description
  • Analyse current systems solutions and business requirements
o   Interpret and provide input to translate  business requirements into business requirement definitions and specifications
o   Analyse and evaluate required system enhancements
o   Analyse existing systems and interfaces for modification / improvement purposes
  • Design new or enhanced systems to accommodate business needs
o   Participate in the process design or re-design and translate business / user requirements / processes into less complex  system design
o   Design less complex system enhancements
o   Change systems specifications based on testing problems / changing requirements
o   Design interfaces with other systems
o   Provide input to deployment plans based on designs
  • Testing of proposed solutions
o   Develop system test plans for system and integration testing
o   Perform systems testing and integration testing, and feedback results
  • Participate in the implementation of new solutions to ensure successful integration into current environment
o   Manage the creation and hand-over of the system administration procedures
o   Participate in the post-implementation reviews for completed projects
  • Support current solutions
o   Resolve user queries
o   Ensure the stability of the existing systems environment
o   Provide input to programming support teams
o   Provide functional guidance
  • Collaborate with and support ITS and the Business
o   Integrate with relevant business and IT teams
o   Provide system input to design of user training material
o   Provide operational support to the business area
o   Provide knowledge transfer and support to team members
  • Create and maintain documentation
o   Develop and maintain all relevant SDLC documentation
o   Document, publish and maintain system design (new system developments and enhancements) and all interfaces with other systems
 
Minimum requirements
  • 3 years IT degree/ diploma
  • 3 -5 years relevant experience
  • May be required to perform standby duties
 
Additional Criteria
  • Retail experience advantageous
  • Knowledge of relevant methodologies (ability to translate business requirements into systems requirements)
  • Oracle PL/SQL Knowledge
  • Knowledge of Woolworths IT landscape, including systemic understanding of key business linkages and dependencies Ability to research technology-related concepts, trends and best practices, and apply findings
  • Looks beyond symptoms to uncover root causes of problems to be solved
  • Proactively approaches others to obtain missing information
  • Plans with a realistic sense of the time and resource demands involved, maintaining awareness of the interrelationships between own and other activities/project
  • Monitors and tracks progress to ensure delivery of all planned commitments, and keeps the appropriate people informed
  • Listens attentively and checks understanding of the message being received.
  • Speaks fluently in team meetings when presenting information.
  • Manages existing partnerships within established agreements or contracts; negotiates adjustments when mutually beneficial to do so.
  • Genuinely cultivates personal bonds with colleagues in order to enhance performance throughout the organisation.
  • Adjusts to work effectively within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
  • Demonstrates resourcefulness in acquiring necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to adapt to change
 
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SYSTEMS MANAGER I
Listing reference: woolw_000807
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 22 March 2024
 
Position summary
Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade
Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Western Cape
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
 
Introduction
Accountable for delivery and maintenance of sustainable complex and multiple systems in the ITS Supply Chain area that services Woolworths Foods, FBH, Supply Chain (local & international), Supplier and Finance business units.
 
Job description
  • Build and maintain an appropriately motivated skilled team
o   Build a sustainable team capability
o   Develop and maintain effective relationships across business, suppliers and IT
  • Contribute to the ongoing improvement of processes, technology and architecture. 
o   Contribute to the ongoing improvement of processes, technology and architecture. 
o   Utilise problem solving skills & techniques to drive the resolution of issues
o   Use strong analytical skills to provide input into the design of solutions and problem solving
o   Understand your Systems Architecture Integration Dependencies and Ensure the right infrastructure is in place for systems
o   Understand Enterprise Architecture and collaborate with EA on solutions
o   Accountable for the team's adherence to the Woolworths testing & QA practices and processes
o   Ensure systems conform to IT governance and information security requirements
o   Responsible for addressing risks raised by audit (internal and external)
o   Accountable for alignment to IT BCP and formulating individual application BCP
o   Maintain a 3 year Technology and Business Roadmap
o   Contribute to Business Case formulation
-        Resources
-        Infrastructure
-        Software
o   Contribute to the assessment and selection of applications, solutions and services
  • Understand the IT and Business strategy and translate into a one-year systems operating plan
o   Proactively identify business impacts and direct the resolution
o   Plan and prioritise projects and workload to deliver to the operating plan
o   Provide resource and budget estimates as input into the ITS planning and budget process and in response to development request.
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Minimum requirements
  • Relevant 3 year tertiary or NQF aligned qualification
  • 7-8 years relevant experience across multiple areas of IT, preferably in systems management
  • Minimum 2 years people management
  • Relevant business and industry knowledge/ experience related to EDI, Supply Chain and Supplier processes
  • Proven Delivery, Application and People management skills
  • Service, Quality and Deadline driven to deliver excellence
  • Ability to communicate confidently and clearly with stakeholders across multiple areas
 
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STORE PLANNER - TALENT POOL
Listing reference: woolw_000805
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 18 March 2024
 
Position summary
Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade
Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
EE position: No
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Introduction
Assist and support the Planner with administrative tasks and analysis required to deliver optimum availability and profitable stock investments.
 
Job description
• Provide input into planning/buying process 
• Provide the correct information to ensure correct allocations 
• Planning (Store Sales Planning, Size Profiling, Store Profiles) 
• Allocation of merchandise to stores 
• Liaison with stores and suppliers 
• Integral part of the planning team and active participation with the department is required 
• Active participation in departmental analysis down to store and size to enable trade 
• Effective use of reports available for analysis 
 
Minimum requirements
• Relevant retail/ business qualification
• 2 years retail experience( minimum) 
• Numerical, analytical and interpretive ability 
• Analytical capability (core skill, non-negotiable) 
• Efficient and accurate attention to detail 
• Commercial understanding and a merchant mind set
• Good working knowledge of computer software, with intermediate to advanced working
experience on Excel and Cognos reporting skills 
• Assertive, effective communication and interpersonal skills 
• Action orientated and deadline driven 
• Problem solving ability 
• Ability to use own initiative and be proactive 
• Ability to work independently and decision making-ability 
• Excellent planning and organising skills 
• Customer Service Orientation 
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently with confidence
 
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PRODUCT DEVELOPER: PLANT BASED, OSTRICH & BILTONG
Listing reference: woolw_000799
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 18 March 2024
 
Position summary
Industry: FMCG & Supply Management
Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Western Cape
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: MARKET RELATED
EE position: No
 
Introduction
As a Product Developer in a world-class food retailer, you will execute our customer centric product strategy. Your key focus will be to develop and deliver innovative commercially viable product solutions that are anchored in quality and sustainability that will influence the way our nation eats. You will guide and motivate teams and key stakeholders, to collaboratively deliver a customer centric product strategy.
 
Job description
  • Strategy - Integrate and implement product strategy into development plans for the relevant department(s)
    • Translate, integrate & implement strategy into departmental plans that detail a forward view approach and goals that are achievable and measurable
    • Understand the retail competitor market & customer need states so as to meet and exceed expectations
    • Apply customer & trends insights into product development briefs for suppliers
    • Inspire, develop, position and  manage, new and existing, product ranges that are innovative and commercially viable
    • Ensure all product development is underpinned by sustainability - better food choices, better for the environment, better for people
  • Product Excellence - Drive and maintain a world-class sustainable product and packaging standard and framework
    • Establish and maintain product quality standards across product ranges
    • Integrate with Central Quality & Suppliers to conduct and analyse comparative and directional benchmarking, and translate outcomes into product plans where applicable
    • Display clear understanding of the science (cooking, cooking processes, growing programs, aesthetics, sensorial elements, safety aspects) of the relevant category, while keeping abreast and implementing new advancements where relevant
    • Develop and upskill your product sensory acuity
    • Consistently support execution of QC with Matrix team
  • Leadership - Inspire and influence the product teams and key stakeholders to deliver industry leadership position
    • Collaboratively and inclusively integrate with key stakeholders in achieving key product development milestones, ensuring a commercial and sustainability lens is considered at all times
    • Timeously achieve milestones by consistently encouraging and aligning quality outputs
    • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, helping them grow professionally
  • Culture - Amplify and embody an environment of creativity, growth, knowledge and empowerment
    • Demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to quality, setting a high standard for the team to follow
    • Understand and actively share culinary and technical product knowledge with suppliers, matrix and PD teams
    • Research and share new and inspiring product and food retail innovations
    • Inspiring, leading and articulating product innovation, with teams
    • Researching, defining and setting the product intrinsic and brand values
    • Self-motivated and curious to upskill and refine product and culinary knowledge
  • Process - Drive, integrate and own product development processes and supporting systems
    • Demonstrate a clear understanding of how delicious products are developed from conceptualisation to post launch on shelf, including production processes within our supplier base
    • Ability to create and manage critical paths collaboratively with all relevant stakeholders
    • Brief & align product and packaging design to best position the product to meet customer needs
    • Effectively utilise systems and technical resources to optimise project management, engagement and alignment with key stakeholders and maintaining quality standards
    • Ensure alignment and integration with Packaging Support Specialist to ensure packaging is considered throughout the development process
 
Minimum requirements
  • ​Relevant Degree/ Diploma/ Qualification in Food and Consumer Science, Chef, Horticulture or Food technology/ Science
  • 3-5 yrs experience in the food industry or relevant industry experience
  • Minimum 1 year experience in Food product development, Retail, FMCG brand management or hospitality essential 
  • Experience of working cross functionally or within a matrix organisation 
  • Horticulture & HPPC
  • Courses & experience within field of brand management, product ranging and development
  • Willingness to travel locally and internationally
 
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