Category Assistant -Sourcing
at Clicks Group Limited
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 06 Sep, 2024 | Not Specified | 07 Jun, 2024 | 1 year(s) or above | Presentation Skills,Communication Skills,Internet,Interpersonal Skills,Instructions,Outlook,Analytical Skills,Creative Skills,Reporting | No | No |
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Description:
POSITION SUMMARY
Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade
Job category: Merchandising
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
JOB DESCRIPTION
- To plan, execute and monitor development projects (packaging redesigns) on behalf of the NPD Buyer, through coordinating and engaging with key stakeholders (NPD Buyer, Category Manager, Technologist and BTB) to ensure successful on time delivery.
- To brief and develop packaging redesigns in line with Brand strategy and to provide regular status updates on these projects.
- To store and label all supplier NPD, benchmark and competitors samples to ensure accessibility when needed.
- To assist Portfolio Manager and Technical Manager on all ad-hoc administrative duties, such as meeting scheduling, courier management, assistance with board report, filing, pulling reports, sales analysis, sample tracking and arranging bi-monthly meetings including the agenda and meeting minutes.
- To assist in all duties related to the planning and execution of Christmas presentations to the Operating Board and media, including monitoring timeline, arranging venue, sourcing samples from Category and ensuring payment is made to all vendors.
- To assist with all duties related to analysing and compiling competitor reviews for each Special Occasion (Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Halloween and Christmas).
- To assist the Packaging and Research Coordinator with tasks required to compile and communicate the Inside Scoop.
- To assist the Portfolio Manager and Private Label Executive with drawing reports for Monday Scorecard meetings, including sales and promotional performance analysis.
- To assist NPD Buyers in all administrative duties relating to RAG approval, such as sample tracking and courier process.
- To ensure Private Label business reporting and business perception is upheld through quarterly Private label flagging to ensure SKUs are classified correctly; Private Label cabinet show cases latest launches (foyer, MD and CEO office); Good to Great Communication (assist with presentation and co-ordinate samples required).
JOB EXPERIENCE:
- Essential: 1-3 years Retail experience
EDUCATION:
- Essential: Matric
- Essential: Retail Business Management/equivalent
JOB RELATED SKILLS:
- PC Literacy (Microsoft office suite, Internet, Outlook)
- Analytical skills
- Numerical acumen
- Communication skills
- Creative skills
- Planning and organising
- Presentation skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Research skills
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
- Working with People
- Planning and Organising
- Following Instructions and Procedures
- Relating and Networking
- Writing and Reporting
Responsibilities:
Please refer the Job description for details
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:1.0Max:3.0 year(s)
Marketing/Advertising/Sales
Sales / BD
Sales
Graduate
Proficient
1
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa