Current Opportunities at Ackermans

• The purpose of the role is to provide technical support by maintaining and enhancing consistent quality of products and processes, in support of the Company's product startegy. 

Qualifications    
Essential:

• Grade 12 Certificate/Matric

Preferred:

• National Diploma in clothing/fashion design /clothing management OR
• Diploma in Textile Technology OR
• Bachelor Degree in Consumer Science (with specialisation in Clothing Management), OR

Relevant qualification in clothing/footwear management or design, preferably with the following subjects:

• Garment/Product design
• Manufacturing technology
• Garment construction and engineering
• Pattern making
• Grading
• Textiles and Leathers (Fibres & Yarns)
• Technical Drawing
• Fabric construction, characteristics of fabrics and performance
• Dyeing,Finishing and Tannery

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    
EXPERIENCE Required:
Essential:

• 3 years manufacturing experience (preferably within a clothing/footwear/textiles/homeware and essentials environment)

AND/OR

• 3 years retail experience in product technology with exposure to broad range of clothing/footwear/textiles/homeware and essential products
• Experience working with suppliers to ensure good product quality and practices
• Experience in product fit and measuring requirements
• Experience in assessing samples and advising on fit for purpose, fit and technical outcomes

Preferred:

• Exposure to production floor, work study and process engineering
• Exposure to general attachments to specialised manufacturing units
• Experience in product specific manufacturing, pattern making & grading
• Exposure to product washes/dyeing processes
• Exposure and/or experience in production quality auditing
• Exposure to general retail practises/processes
• Exposure to textile development
• Experience in hosiery and seam-free knitting processes

KNOWLEDGE Required: 
Essential:

• Relevant legislation (e.g. Country of Origin Labelling Act)
• Knowledge of SABS standards (area specific)
• Supplier base knowledge (capabilities and areas of specialisation)
• Related services – Distribution Centres, Customer Care, Marketing, Stores, Information Technology, Shipping, and Packaging

Preferred:

• Business critical path – buying cycle
• Business processes (S.O.P.’s)
• Departmental (Product technology) processes and standards
• Product Technology objectives and strategies

SKILLS Required: 

• Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills
• The ability to communicate business expectations effectively to suppliers and technical information to non-technical audiences
• Effectively represent the company to external customers, suppliers and stakeholders
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Analytical skills
• Sound planning, organising & time management skills
• Good networking, interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Negotiating skills
• Good conflict management skill

Key Responsibilities    

• To accurately assess products against company standards and specifications in accordance with the critical path to ensure consistent compliance across all departments and suppliers
• To maintain, communicate and issue standards and product specifications
• To review and provide insights regarding necessary product specification adjustments in accordance with Company strategy

Closing Date    
2023/06/09

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• The pupose of a Store Planner is to optimise sales by ensuring that the right stock in the right quantity is distributed to the right stores at the right time, in accordance with required service level agreements. 
• If you are self-motivated, passionate about performance, solution-driven and have the high energy level required for this fast-paced, exciting and dynamic retail environment, then this may be for you.

Qualifications    
Essential: 

• A Grade 12 Certificate/Matric 

Beneficial: 

• A National Diploma or Degree in Business/Retail Management or Accounting/Finance 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    
Essential: 

• A minimum of 2-3 years of store planning experience within a retail environment  

Preferred:  

• Replenishment planning experience  (1 year) 
• Previous store management experience (1 - 2 years) 
• Experience in working with location and allocation planning systems 
• Previous exposure to and understanding of logistics and supply chain processes 
• Previous store planning experience within a clothing retail environment  

KNOWLEDGE required: 

• Knowledge of the retail merchandise cycle with regards to Buying, Planning, Logistics and Stores   
• Knowledge of seasonal & non-seasonal replenishments  
• Knowledge of the SA retail clothing market, customers and competitors   

SKILLS required: 

• Sound numerical ability
• Proficiency in the latest Microsoft applications including Advanced Excel  
• Effective Analyses Judgement skills 
• Effective written and oral communication skills

Key Responsibilities    

• To ensure the accurate distribution of seasonal stock as well as the seasonal and non-seasonal replenishment stock; to optimize sales. 
• To deliver seasonal and non-seasonal replenishment profiles at the required product level and to supply inputs to the Seasonal Look for the required visual merchandising; all within the required time-frames. 
• To deliver a location plan that allows for the clustering of stores at the required product level. 
• To assist stores in resolving any queries relating to stock and to analyses store performance and provide accurate and timeous information to optimize business  decision making. 
• To deliver New Store Plans to ensure that new stores are stocked to plan. 

Closing Date    
2023/06/09

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• We are looking for a resilient, efficient and vibrant go-getter to successfully select, propose and procure appropriate merchandise in accordance with the Company's business strategy. This position is an exciting and challenging opportunity that will require the successful candidate to contribute significantly to enabling our business to achieve its short- and long-term growth and profitability objectives. 

Qualifications    

• A Matric/Grade 12 certificate
• A relevant qualification in Fashion, Textile Design /Clothing Production/ Product Development /Merchandising, or a related field 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    
We are looking for an individual who has:

• knowledge of SA’s retail personal care & cosmetic market, customers and competitors
• an understanding of the Clothing Retail Cycle, critical path & buying process
• an understanding of relevant trends with a flair/eye for acceptable product for our target market
• an understanding of product components
• a sound ability to analyse and work with numerical data
• merchant skills & a sound trader mentality
• presentation skills
• a passion for keeping up to date with the latest trends, styles and colours
• is competent in all of the latest Microsoft applications

Is able to:

• travel (approximately 4-6 overseas trips a year)
• understand and interpret trends relevant to the product category
• create a shared vision and to positively influence others
• build ranges
• communicate effectively at all levels both within, as well as outside the company
• build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers
• effectively negotiate and secure win-win agreements with others

Key Responsibilities    

• To continuously develop and adapt product strategy to effectively deliver to the business unit
• To achieve and exceed the departmental inflow margin and GP Rands, as signed off at the seasonal business plan meetings.
• To build a competitive and balanced range by understanding, interpreting & applying the relevant seasonal trends according to the purchasing strategy.
• To ensure the timeous execution of procurement administration; and to source & procure the correct products in accordance with the agreed quality specifications and standards
• To continuously react to trade in terms of performance
• To ensure that the range supports agreed marketing campaigns and in-store VM
• To continuously develop product and consistently execute product to offer best value
• To effectively build and maintain supplier relationships, select the correct supplier for the appropriate product category and manage them according to the Company policies and procedures with reference to the approved business plan.
• To effectively maintain internal stakeholder relationships

Closing Date    
2023/06/08

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• The role entails being responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient operation of all financial systems in order to have accurate, valid & complete financial data. The successful candidate will report directly to the System Analyst and will be part of a structured Finance team.

Qualifications    
Essential:

• A Grade 12 Certificate/Matric

Preferred:

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification (Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree) in Finance or Information systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    
KNOWLEDGE required:

• Knowledge of GL account structures and systems (Masterdata)
• Knowledge of Information systems and basic accounting
• Proficiency in the latest M365 packages (Word, Excel, Power Point, Sharepoint & Outlook) is essential

SKILLS required:

• A strong systems orientation together with good numeracy skills, financial acumen and the ability to apply financial principles to solve issues effectively.
• High levels of drive and initiative and the ability to work to deadlines and deal effectively with numerous issues and priorities.
• A structured work approach, be accurate and thorough with excellent attention to detail.
• Good time management skills and the ability to cope with pressure

EXPERIENCE required:
Essential:

• 2 years experience in SAP systems administration.
• Experience in SAP Masterdata Management module

Preferred:

• Exposure in the retail industry and previous Financial Systems administration experience.

Key Responsibilities    

• Provide first line of support for all Finance System users
• Systems administration: perform user password re-set
• Procurement: Cancel purchase orders
• Assist users with system navigation queries
• SAP user onboarding / role amendments (Gather information, Complete CoE form, Log Solman incident, action in SAP)

To manage and maintain SAP Masterdata:

• Debtors & Suppliers
• Cost centres and profit centres (Gather information, Complete CoE form, Log Solman incident, action in SAP)
• GL accounts (Gather information, Complete CoE form & log a Solman incident for CoE Team to action on SAP)
• New Merchandise Categories (Gather information, Complete the CoE form & log a Solman incident for CoE Team to assist)
• SAP Procurement approval group requests

Finnivo: Create and maintain 

• User profiles
• GL accounts
• Cost centres

Finnivo: Monthly activities

• Update default month
• Share the rent reports to Pepkor properties before and after accruals
• TravelIT / WeExpense
• Create and maintain
• User profiles
• GL accounts
• Cost centres
• Password resets
• User queries

ukusa: weekly closure

• WS02 finance interface – Stand in support for Fin Systems Analyst
• To execute the various SAP modules monthly & financial year-end close off, including the roll over to the new financial year
• To broadcast Finance Systems User Communication (Monthly deadlines, year-end, systems maintenance communication)

Closing Date    
2023/06/07

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• The purpose of the job is to optimize sales and exceed customer expectations through the implementation of the operations strategy and effective management of staff.

Qualifications    

• Matric or equivalent 2 years retail experience which includes at least on year in a supervisory and/or management position. Further qualifications related to retail / business will be an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• You will represent and be a custodian of the brand of our store. Be energetic and a self starter. Outstanding merchandise management , stock and cost control skills. A focus on customer service. The capacity to maintain high store standards. A proven ability to influence and lead a team.
• You will have a keen development orientation in that you will be inspired to develop yourself and fellow team members. Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal) and competence in a second official language would be a definite advantage

Key Responsibilities    

Customer service.

• The achievement of sales targets and quality standards on the sales floor. Shrinkage and cost control. Day-to-day store administration and the pro-active management. Motivation and training of your team members.

Closing Date    
2023/06/06

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Job Advert    

• The primary focus of the Store Manager position would be to maintain top standards in all areas of responsibility:- customer service, the achievement of sales targets and quality standards on the sales floor, shrinkage and cost control, day-to-day store administration, stock image, visual merchandising, the pro-active management, people management, motivation and training and development of your team members.

Qualifications    

• Matric or equivalent Further qualifications related to retail / business will be an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• Be energetic and a self starter 
• 3 years retail experience which includes at least one year in a management position Outstanding merchandise management, stock and cost control skills 
• A focus on customer service 
• The capacity to maintain high store standards A
• Proven ability to influence and lead a team You will have a keen development orientation in that you will be inspired to develop yourself and fellow team members 
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal) and competence in a second official language would be a definite advantage

Key Responsibilities    

• Optimize the sales of the store through the effective implementation of business processes. 
• Generate and exceed sales budget and growth. Optimize profit through the effective management of costs. (To manage cost within budget) Ensure professional HR practices in staffing and talent processes. 
• Effective stock management in your store. 
• Exceed customer expectations. 
• Ensure subordinate effectiveness through effective leadership and clear communication and management of job performance. 
• Adhere to Company policies and procedures. 
• Ensure a climate of productivity and positive morale by living the Company values. 
• Manage your store according to the business plan to ensure optimal brand and store image representation.

Closing Date    
2023/06/02

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• By taking on this opportunity, you will ensure that all departmental activities are completed accurately and timeously as per DC plan through effective planning, leading, organizing, and managing of the team.

Qualifications    
Essential:

• Matric /Grade 12/ NQF level 4 equivalent

Preferred:

• Tertiary Qualification in Logistics/Supply Chain Management

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    
KNOWLEDGE required:

• Warehouse system knowledge (WMS)
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Understanding standard operating procedures within departments
• Driving compliance to standard operating procedures within departments
• Basic Human Resource knowledge
• Basic Industrial Relations knowledge

SKILLS required:

• Planning and organizing
• Service delivery
• Deadline driven
• High tolerance of stress
• Assertiveness

COMPETENCIES required:

• Leading and Supervising
• Working with people
• Deciding and initiating action
• Communication – written and verbal
• Persuading and influencing
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectation
• Adopting to change
• Self awareness and development
• Goal Driven
• Team player

EXPERIENCE required:
Essential:

• Experience working in the operations environment (eg. DC/warehouse)
• Experience in identifying and achieving short term goals.
• Warehouse Management system and process flows.
• People Management
• Developing Teams

Preferred:

• Similar experience in a Clothing/Textile/Retail industry.

Key Responsibilities    
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Operational targets achieved
• Driving SOP Compliance

Planning and organizing

• Effective utilization of labour
• Analysing of reports and action implementation
• Consumable management and control
• Effective cost control

Communication with stakeholders

• Communication and Feedback
• Communication of departmental activities - VPM Boards
• Feedback to leadership on results

Co-ordinate Health and Safety activities and correct use and maintenance of assets

• Health and Safety Policy
• Incident investigation and/reporting.
• Asset management principles
• Maintenance and repair cost
• Risk control

Team management

• Actively participate and drive CI best operating practices
• Policy and procedure awareness
• Policy and procedure awareness
• Performance and Development and Empowerment of team
• Employee Relations
• Climate, Culture, Values and Leadership.

Closing Date    
2023/06/05

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• We are looking for a resilient, efficient, and driven individual who can ensure effectiveness of the business operations as identified through buying projects and efficient systems enablement related to buying initiatives.

Qualifications    
Essential:

• A Grade 12 Certificate/Matric
• A relevant degree /qualification in Fashion, Textile Design /Clothing Production/ Product Development /Merchandising, or a related field

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    
KNOWLEDGE required:

• Knowledge of the retail merchandise cycle with regards to Buying
• Knowledge of buying principles & strategies
• Merchandise/Retail Systems Knowledge specifically Centric Software

SKILLS required:

• Excellent communication at all levels within the company
• Latest Microsoft applications including advanced Power-point competency
• Merchant skills & a sound commercial mentality
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Exceptional planning, organizing & time management skills
• Networking skills & the ability to be resourceful

The ability to:

• be resilient, have tenacity and maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure
• prioritise
• be assertive
• work independently, as well as be a team player
• Project Management across business areas
• Build effective relationships

EXPERIENCE required:
Essential:

• Retailbuying experience of at least 3 years in clothing
• Integral understanding of the Clothing Retail Cycle & Product Attributes
• Centric Software user experience

Preferred:

• Merchandise/Retail Systems Knowledge
• Project Management

Key Responsibilities    

• Facilitate, co-ordinate and develop solutions for strategic company projects.
• Central collation, effective use/implementation and governance of buying-/ systems-/ project-related documentation.
• Look for new developments and refinements to continuously improve systems efficiency.
• Accurate data reporting and analysis of buying systems/ tools/ reports.
• Act as a liaison within the functional areas to facilitate effective change management.

Closing Date    
2023/06/03

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• Trainees are paid to learn! Working within a team, you will gain exposure to every aspect of value retail - from Buying, Planning , Marketing to Supply Chain and Store Operations to name but a few. Our industry renowned Trainee Programme has graduated highly successful Planners. We are on the lookout for dynamic individuals who will learn how to be involved in the Merchandise strategy through optimizing sales and bringing value to the lives of our Customers in over 900 stores across 5 countries. Expect to be coached by the industry’s best - a group of diverse and dynamic professionals who love what they do, and consider training the next generation of retailers both a passion an serious commitment. Bring Value to Life for millions of customers each day through your obsession with analysing stock and sales to ultimately get the right product to the right place at the right time. This could be your opportunity of a lifetime as an Ackermans 2023 Trainee Planner.

Qualifications    
A completed Diploma/Degree in

• Business Science OR B Com in
• Accounting
• Statistics
• Economics
• Finance
• Strategic Management
• Information Systems
• Statistics
• Retail OR
• similar gives you a good start to the race

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• A minimum of 3 years relevant retail experience, which should entail merchandising, store allocation, logistics, supply chain,  or retail stores.
• You absolutely MUST LOVE NUMBERS AND DATA and be great at analysing them too. 
• Strong work ethic, resilience and a hunger to learn will get you through this programme successfully.

Other    
If you meet the requirements based on your profile, you could be part of our 12 month Trainee Store Planner Programme

Closing Date    
2023/06/07

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Trainees are paid to learn! Working within a team, you will gain exposure within value retail, from design to buying and more. 

• We are on the lookout for dynamic individuals who will learn how to design textile and graphic prints for our merchandise in over 900 stores across 5 countries. Expect to be coached by the industry’s best - a group of diverse and dynamic professionals who love what they do, and consider training the next generation of retailers both a passion and serious commitment.
• Bring Value to Life for millions of customers each day through your obsession with offering the right product at the right value. This could be your opportunity of a lifetime as an Ackermans 2023 Trainee Textile + Graphic Print Designer.

Qualifications    

• A completed 3-year diploma / 4-year degree in Surface Design, Graphic Design, Sculpture Design or similar.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• A minimum of 3 years clothing retail experience gained through working within a head office environment, suppliers/manufacturing, or retail stores.
• You absolutely MUST LOVE Textiles/Prints/Graphics and be obsessed with design.
• Strong work ethic, resilience and a hunger to learn and be the best will get you through this programme successfully.

Closing Date    
2023/06/07

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• Trainees are paid to learn! Working in a team you will gain exposure to every aspect of value retail - from Buying, Planning and Marketing to Supply Chain and Store Operations to name but a few. Our industry renowned Trainee Programme has graduated dozens of highly successful Buyers. We are on the lookout for dynamic individuals who will learn how to build fashion ranges to merchandise over 900 stores across 5 countries.
• Expect to be coached by the industry’s best - a group of diverse and dynamic professionals who love what they do, and consider training the next generation of retailers both a passion and serious commitment. Bring Value to Life for millions of customers each day through your obsession with offering the right product at the right value. This could be your opportunity of a lifetime as an Ackermans 2023 Trainee Buyer.

Qualifications  

• A completed 3-year diploma / 4-year degree in Fashion Design, Clothing & Textile Technology or similar gives you a good start to the race.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• A minimum of 3 years clothing retail experience gained through working within a head office environment with suppliers/manufacturing or retail stores.
• You absolutely MUST LOVE fashion. 
• Strong work ethic, resilience and a hunger to learn and be the best will get you through this programme successfully.

Closing Date    
2023/06/07