Current Opportunities at Ackermans

Job Advert    

• Ackermans has an opportunity as a Clerk: Support Services! Part of the Finance Department, this role will be responsible to perform administrative duties for Support and Accounting Services which includes but are not limited to Company Cell phones and Credit cards. To supervise the Local Trade Creditors department, ensure proper procedures are followed and adequate output is maintained. Reporting to the Supervisor: Support & Accounting Services, this role will be based at our Support Centre in Kuils River.

If you're looking for a great company culture, endless learning & development opportunities, click apply today!

Qualifications    
Essential:

• Grade 12 (Accountancy and / or Mathematics)

Preferred:

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification (Certificate / Diploma / Degree)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    
Knowledge required:

• Strong administration knowledge and ability
• Sound knowledge of financial administration and basic accounting principles (debits, credits, journals, reconciliations) and their application (finance systems).

Skills required:

• System skills
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel
• Functional skills
• Excellent communication
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and manage large volumes of work
• Ability to multi task
• Time management

Experience required:
Essential:

• 2 -3 Years relevant finance administration experience, including strong reconciliation experience

Preferred:

• Retail finance experience

Key Responsibilities    
Company Cell phones

• Administration of the day-to-day Company Cell phone function
• Liaising with Company Cell phone service provider
• Prepare monthly Cell phone schedule and capture monthly expense journal
• Reconcile Cell phone suspense accounts

Company Credit Cards

• Administration of the day-to-day Company Credit Card function
• Liaising with Company Credit Card service provider
• Prepare monthly Credit Card schedule and capture monthly expense journal
• Reconcile Credit Card suspense accounts

Foreign Travel Expense Management

• Administration of ordering Forex for overseas travel
• Completing Costing and allocations from expense claim
• Prepare monthly Forex journals for allocation to appropriate accounts

Filing and General Administration

• Filing of financial information and documentation in line with statutory and legal requirements
• Assist with document storage arrangements (onsite documentation storage)

Closing Date    
2023/07/19

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Job Advert    

• Ackermans has an opportunity as Insurance Clerk! Part of the Finance Department, this role will be responsible to administer the full process for insurance and all other administrative functions within the team. Reporting to the Finance Manager: Treasury & Insurance, this role will be based at our Support Centre in Kuils River. 

If you're looking for a great company culture, endless learning & development opportunities and hybrid working environment, click apply today! 

Qualifications    
Qualifications Essential:

• National Diploma in Accounting or Finance 

Preferred:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    
Knowledge required:

• Strong administration knowledge and ability
• Good knowledge of financial administration and basic accounting principles (debits, credits, journals, reconciliations) and their application (finance systems)

Skills required: 

• Computer skills, intermediate to advanced Excel 
• Communication skills (verbal and written) - Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team - Attention to detail
• Above average numerical ability
• Deadline driven - Analytical thinking
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to deal with large volumes of work

Experience required:
Essential:

• 2 -3 years' relevant finance administration experience, including strong reconciliation experience

Preferred:

• Previous experience within a retail business environment

Key Responsibilities    
Insurance 

• Administration and Claim Processing by contacting brokers 
• Inform stores of insurance documentation requirements
• Finalise claim internally and submit to brokers for oversight 
• Prepare insurance journals for expense and aggregate account
• Process Insurance Reconciliations and Accruals  

Filing and General Administration

• Filing of financial information and documentation in line with statutory and legal requirements
• Assist with document storage arrangements (onsite documentation storage

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• This position, reporting directly to the Planning Manager, is an exciting and challenging opportunity that will require the successful candidate to contribute significantly to enabling the business to achieve it’s short- and long-term growth and profitability objectives.

Qualifications    

• A Grade 12 certificate is an essential requirement.
• A qualification would be a definite advantage. Preferred qualifications are:
• Comm./ B. Science degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Stats and Business Science OR
• National Diploma majoring in Internal Auditing and Cost and Management Accounting OR
• National Diploma in Financial Information Systems

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    
Knowledge of:

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

Skills required:

• Sound numerical skills
• Analytical thinking & logical problem-solving skills
• Sound commercial mentality
• Interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Planning, organising & time management skills
• Conflict resolution skills

The ability to be:

• resilient, have tenacity and maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure
• methodical, detail-orientated and accurate
• deadline-orientated
• assertive

The ability to:

• remain flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances
• create a shared vision and to positively influence others make decisions
• communicate effectively at all levels
• be self-motivated, take responsibility and have a sense of pride in one’s work
• A strong sense of integrity

Experience required:

• A minimum of 2-3 years previous experience in product planning within a relevant retail environment is an important requirement.

The following additional experience would be ideal:

• Experience in fashion, replenishment, and assortment planning
• Prior store planning experience
• Previous store management experience (1 – 2 years)
• Previous exposure to general logistics and supply chain processes
• Experience working in planning systems such as, Enterprise Planning, Location Planning, Assortment Planning, Allocation Planning and/or Just Enough
• Experience in building seasonal assortment plans would be an advantage
• A working knowledge of the latest Microsoft packages (Word & Excel) is essential. Experience in working at an advanced level in Excel would be a definite advantage.

Key Responsibilities    

• Delivering and implementing departmental business plans that support the SBU’s merchandise strategy.
• Managing departmental forecasts to achieve agreed departmental growth and profitability as per the Business Plan.
• Preparing and delivering merchandise assortment plans that support the signed-off departmental business strategy.
• Ensuring sufficient inflows to maintaining agreed replenishment service levels to achieve agreed departmental growth and profitability as per the Business Plan.
• Providing accurate and timeous merchandise information to minimise risk and optimise business opportunities.
• Executing and managing project plans to achieve the agreed objectives (if applicable).

Closing Date    
2023/07/20

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Job Advert    

• As the Supply Chain Fulfilment Coordinatorwithin Ackermans at our Kuilsriver Office you will be responsible for coordinating online commerce fulfilment activities and ensuring the online commerce customer experience is done with diligence.  This role requires an individual who has a strong stakeholder management and engagement whilst constantly considering costs, performance and customer expectations.

Reporting directly to the Fulfilment Manager you will be part of a dynamic and diverse team of Supply Chain Phadimas!
If you have a minimum of 1 years’ experience in a clothing retail environment and previous experience in order fulfilment and logistics, change management and online commerce, consider this to be an opportunity to take your career to the next level.

Qualifications    
Essential

• Matric with mathematics

Preferred

• Relevant degree in Logistics / Operations Management / Supply Chain Management / Engineering or Business / Commerce is advantageous

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• Experience in liaising with stakeholders at all levels
• Knowledge of relevant consumer protection act principles
• Online commerce pick and pack customer order knowledge
• Online commerce fulfilment requirements
• Influencing, persuading, negotiating
• Problem solving skills and the ability to work on a tactical level
• Ability to work cross functionally in a service led environment
• Ability to engage and interact professionally with internal and external people
• Ability to use data analytics to evaluate problems and make decisions towards a solution
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Self-motivated and willing to take initiative
• Working knowledge of M365
• Organised approach to task completion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work weekends and overtime as required (volume and growth dependent)
• Previous experience in order fulfilment and logistics
• Previous change management experience
• Previous experience in online commerce (minimum 1 years)
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience in a clothing retail environment

Key Responsibilities    

• Inventory control and movement
• Identify, correct, and track transporter claims for both online commerce as well as store merchandise deliveries
• Issue resolution and corrective actions implemented
• Complete transporter claim form andmanage workflow
• Identify and report fulfilment risk 
• Customer parcel tracking, management and performance of the online commerce transport service providers
• Record and investigte customer and store claims
• Continuous improvement initatives are identified and reported
• Assembling and analysing daily data to track and manage the experience to the customer and stores
• Exception and performance reporting on daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Controlling of expenditure, tracking, and reporting against online commerce fulfilment budget
• Queries and complaints are recorderd, investigated and managed

Other    

• Must be available after hours over a 7 day week
• The ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
• Flexible approach to work as dark store operations can spread over shifts
• Recomendations to managent to improve processes, service delivery and compliance

Closing Date    
2023/07/20

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Job Advert    

• As an Inbound Freight Specialist within Ackermans at our Kuilsriver Office, you will be responsible to provide operational management of all Inbound Freight, customs clearing and order management for Ackermans and Speciality. 

Reporting directly to the Freight Manager, you will be part of a dynamic and diverse team of Supply Chain Phadimas!
If you have 2 years’ experience in International Logistics, customs and tariffing coupled with 3 years’ exposure of clearing and forwarding procedures within a retail environment, consider this to be an opportunity to take your career to the next level.

Qualifications    
Essential: 

• A Grade 12 Certificate/Matric with Accounting and Mathematics 

 Preferred: 

• B-Degree / Diploma in Logistics Supply Chain
• Certificate in Shipping Procedures
• Customs certification 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• Knowledge of DC operations and processes  
• Knowledge of Outbound SOP’s to stores
• Knowledge of Shipping/Forwarding/Clearing
• Knowledge of SARS procedures and rules
• Knowledge of Cross border transactions
• Knowledge of Supplier Management – Local bookings 
• Advanced computer skills
• Verbal and written communication
• Planning and organizing
• Attention to detail
• Accounting and numerical 
• Service Orientation
• 2-3 years International Logistics
• 2-3 years Retail experience in Shipping Logistics
• 3-4 years Customs and tariff experience
• 3 years exposure of clearing and forwarding procedures.

Key Responsibilities    
Data Integrity

• Extract order parameters from Ukusa
• Identify anomalies with errors relating to fabric description, weight, country of origin etc.
• Identify anomalies with regards to DSV reporting and data accuracy

Export declaration for BLNS  

• Manage and monitor anomalies as highlighted by export partner
• Non-stock process
• Ensure compliance to customs exports

Tarriffing

• Monitoring of tariffs loaded against POs
• Tariff code allocations corrected as per guidelines
• Tariff code cleanup and simplification

Coordinate Inbound Freight operations 

• Consolidations – Monitor smaller port deliveries across Ackermans and Speciality to achieve full container loads
• Container utilization
• Pre-costing variables
• Calculation of pre-costing variables
• Loading variables into Ukusa
• Shipping line forecast
• Prepare and distribute the shipping line forecast
• Monitor actual volumes shipped against shipping line forecast
• Custom stops monitoring and expediting

Reporting

• Construct monthly report for senior management.
• Table comments and actions on KPI deviations
• Attend stand-still meetings Department and SBU’s
• Prepare and distribute Speciality management reports.

Closing Date    
2023/07/17

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• This position for Buying Manager, reporting directly to the Chief Executive: Ackermans Woman is an exciting and highly challenging opportunity that will require the successful candidate to contribute significantly to enabling the business to achieve its long-term strategic objectives and profitability indicators. Our ideal candidate will also have a balanced focus between strategically building the business and developing the team.

Qualifications    

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

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

People skills:

• The ability to influence across various levels and functions within the business
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels both within, as well as outside the company
• Excellent interpersonal, people management, team management & leadership skills

Conflict management skills

• The ability to be resilient, have tenacity and maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure
• Cross-functional collaboration (essential between Buying, Product Technology & Planning functions)
• The ability to create a shared vision and to positively influence others
• The ability to give input into company-wide initiatives and translate these into actions required of Buying
• Networking skills & the ability to be resourceful
• The ability to prioritise
• The ability to be assertive
• The ability to work independently, as well as be a team player
• People Development (succession planning)

Merchant skills:

• A sound grasp of figures
• Good judgment together with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent negotiating skills
• A sound commercial mentality
• An understanding of the various market value propositions, and the accompanying shopper
• The ability to analyse, interpret and adapt trends (product, market & societal)
• A flair/eye for product and building ranges
• Sound strategic thinking skills, as well as the ability to formulate functional objectives related to business strategy
• Exceptional planning, organising & time management skills
• Formulating strategies in a changing global/local context
• Must be adaptable
• Must be outcomes focussed and solution driven

Technical skills

• Latest Microsoft applications including advanced Excel competency
• High-level presentation skills
• Knowledge of the retail merchandise cycle with regards to Buying, Planning, Logistics and Stores
• Knowledge of specific company buying strategies
• Understanding of retail business systems and related processes – IT
• People management practices, policies & procedures
• A comprehensive knowledge/understanding of SA’s retail clothing market, customers, and competitors
• An understanding of relevant trends with a flair/eye for acceptable product for the relevant target market
• Relevant product knowledge with regards to styling constructions
• An understanding of product component

Experience 

• Buying experience of which at least 5 years is at a senior level within a clothing/footwear/homeware retail environment
• Previous senior managerial experience to understand the inner workings and product strategies and philosophies of a business.
• Previous experience in leading a team
• Integral understanding of the Clothing Retail Cycle & Buying process
• Experience in developing strategy and implementing strategic interventions in a rapidly changing global and local context

Key Responsibilities    

• Achieving and exceeding the Company’s inflow margin and GP Rands as signed off at the seasonal business plan meetings
• Developing, influencing, and driving the SBU’s seasonal product and purchasing strategy in line with Company objectives (i.e., the Business Plan)
• Effectively influencing the selection of merchandise in line with the approved product matrix to meet the target customers’ needs in terms of price, quality and fashionability, to deliver to the Company’s agreed value proposition
• Ensuring that the correct suppliers are selected for the SBU & managed according to Company policies and procedures
• Determining and managing the merchandise procurement process to ensure on-time delivery as per the agreed Company critical path dates
• Ensuring that the appropriate product is selected and proposed to maximize sales in support of the agreed marketing, sales, and in-store visual merchandising plan
• Developing and influencing cross-functional partnerships with all specified key relationships (Planning, Marketing, Product Technology, Operations and Supply Chain functional areas)
• Leading & developing the Ackermans Woman Buying Team by implementing sound people management practices, employee relations and a climate and culture of high performance.

Closing Date    
2023/07/17

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• By taking on this opportunity, you will play a significant role within the business by acting as the interface between the Business, Service Providers, Pepkor IT and other  suppliers, the vehicle through which optimal business processes and underlying system functionality is developed in order to execute business strategy , strategic projects and Supply Chain Continious Improvement Initiatives.

Qualifications    
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential:

• Degree/Diploma in Logistics, Industrial Engineering or similar

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    
JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE required:

• Project management Life Cycle (DMAIC or similar)
• SCOR or similar supply chain standardisation
• Continuous improvement (Benchmarking, 5S, 6 Sigma etc.)
• Network Modeling
• Transport Networks and Freight Management
• Financial techniques and modelling
• Developing Project proposals and solutions
• Supply Chain management – Inbound and Outbound logistics, Warehousing and Distribution
• Method and time studies
• Change management
• Knowledge of Inventory Management systems, ERP systems and planning systems 
• Thorough knowledge of the working of WMS system

SKILLS required:

• Communication and networking
• Network modelling
• Data analysis and assessment
• Time management
• Process improvement
• Attention to detail
• Practical thinking
• Project management
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Visio, Project)
• AutoCAD, Solid Works or similar
• Presentations
• Influencing skills
• Analytical skills

EXPERIENCE required:
Essential:

• Relevant Degree in Engineering/Supply Chain

Preferred:

• Certified in Continuous Improvement (e.g. 6 Sigma, SCOR, LEAN)
•  Project Management Certification
•  Certificate in Business Modelling
• Supply Chain or Retail experience

Key Responsibilities    
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Identify, develop and implement Supply Chain initiatives to support Strategic outcomes

Continuous Improvements:

• DC Operational processes
• Inbound Planning
• Supply Streams
•  Online Commerce
• Outbound Transport
• Analysis of stakeholder compliance in relation to suppliers, inbound balancing and outbound Supply Chain
• Report writing and development
•  CAPEX and Project Budget Management
• Transport network optimisation

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• We are looking for a resilient and hard-working team player to provide effective and accurate administrative and general assistance to the Buyer/s.  

Qualifications    

• A Grade12/Matric certificate (Essential). 
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Retail/Fashion/Administration or related field would be an advantage. 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Previous experience (preferably 2 years) in a Buyer’s Assistant role (preferably in a Retail/Buying environment). 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED 
We are looking for someone who: 

• Communicates effectively both within, as well as outside the Company 
• Builds and maintain relationships 
• Proficiency in the latest Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• An understanding of the Clothing Retail Cycle & Buying process 
• Prioritise and be Assertive  
• Is proactive, deadline driven and flexible to adapt to change 
• Has sound planning, organizing and time management skills 
• Is fast and accurate with regards to processing and checking detail 
• Is able to be “hands on” when the buyer is travelling  

Key Responsibilities    
To execute all administration relating to the procurement process:

• Tendering processes 
• Preparation of discussion documents 
• Capture & monitor purchase orders 
• Style cards & sample management 
• Assist with managing on-time delivery by following-up on all samples 

To provide general assistance to the Buyer/s with:

• Preparation of business plans (i.e. samples) 
• Preparation for all merchandise related activities that require product to be pulled, sorted, ordered and hung  
• Suppliers queries, answering phones, mark-downs & general administration 
• To communicate and follow-up effectively with all relevant internal and external customers/role/key relationships 

Closing Date    
2023/07/17

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• By taking on this opportunity, you will play a significant role within the business by acting as the interface between the Business, Pepkor IT and other information technology suppliers, the vehicle through which optimal business processes and underlying system functionality is developed in order to execute business strategy.

Qualifications    
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree or National Diploma in Supply Chain/Logistics Management, Information Systems, Business analysis or equivalent
• 2-5 years’ experience as a Business Analyst

Advantageous:

• Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Information Technology
• Affiliation to a professional institution for Business Analysis (IIBA)
• Affiliation to a professional institution for Project Management
• BABOK methodology

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    
JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE required:

• A working knowledge of business process mapping tools, preferably MS Visio
• Must be highly proficient in latest versions of MS Office:
• Word at an advanced level
• Excel at an advanced level
• Powerpoint at an advanced level
• Understanding of Project Management methodologies, preferably PMBOK
• Understanding of Business Analysis methodologies, preferably BABOK
• Commercial understanding of the retail systems environment
• Implementation of business solutions and change management
• Documenting and analysing informational data
• Co-ordinate & project manage the testing
• Fill in and do testing where needed:  Website, PIM, Pick & Pack app

SKILLS required:

• Determine business solutions and assess them for both technical and business compatibility
• Business and functional requirements elicitation
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Presentation of business processes and system solutions to both software developers and the business

The ability to;

• Workshop and facilitate JAD sessions
• Evaluate different business solution opttions and applying commercial acumen in the decision making process
• Be highly proficient in testing methodology

EXPERIENCE required:
Essential:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Business Analyst with at least 2 years’ experience within the retail, Finance and/or consulting environment
• Business Analyst experience: system analysis, & business process development, including the facilitation of workshops and the preparation of documentation including the mapping of integration diagrams. This will require a close working relationship with the process team
• System support: maintaining an incident management process including resolution management; analysing the nature of incidents; liaising with system developers in order to resolve incidents and provide training and feedback to the business.
• Setup of test scenarios, executing of UAT testing and facilitate the quality assurance of the solution
• Experience in mapping integration processes between new packages, solutions and internal systems
• Drafting training material & train the users on new systems and functions implemented
• Provide input to process team in order to compile operational SOP documentation

Preferred:

• Experience in online commerce and Supply Chain processes.
• Thorough grasp of business fundamentals and strategic priorities & innovation
• Writing business requirements, system requirements and functional specifications according to the BABOK methodology
• Project Management experience in order to manage different roles and responsibilities of internal and external resources contributing to the Supply Chain solution
• Exposure to successful technology systems implementation
• Exposure to change management
• Online Commerce experience

Key Responsibilities    
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Assess and define change requests received from users in Ackermans in relation to business processes and systems. Provision of solutions and support for the implementation thereof.
• Effectively manage change requests from business stakeholders
• Translation of business process and systems requirements into specific projects ensuring solutions are commercially acceptable within the strategic framework.
• Working closely with the Supply Chain Business Process Engineers in order for the Pick and Pack solution to work seamlessly with the operational processes and operational layout of the warehouse
• Provision of effective and timeous support to internal users on processes, systems and technology activities.
• User ongoing support
• Provision of detailed documentation of current information, data and solutions
• Supply users with skills & knowledge of process and suystems via training sessions and workshops to enhance culture of super users

Closing Date    
2023/07/20

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• We are looking for a resilient, efficient, and driven individual who can provide technical support by researching, sourcing, and developing consistent quality of textiles, material and substrate products and maintain and enhance business processes, in support of the Company’s product strategy.

Qualifications    
Essential:

• A Grade 12 Certificate/Matric

Preferred:

• Diploma in Textile Technology OR
• Bachelor’s Degree with specialisation in textiles OR
• Relevant qualification in clothing management or fashion design, preferably with the following subjects:
• Fabric construction, characteristics of fabrics and performance
• Dyeing & Finishing
• Certificate in Fibres, Polymers and Fabrics
• Certificate in Colour Technology
• Certificate in woven, non-woven and knitted fabrics
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    
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:

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

SKILLS required: 

• Excellent command of the English language
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills
• The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, business expectations to suppliers; technical information to non-technical audiences and effectively represent the company to external customers, suppliers and stakeholders
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Negotiating skills
• Decision-making and problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Sound planning, organising & time management skills
• Good conflict management skills
• Networking skills (multi-product) & the ability to be resourceful

The ability to:

• Be assertive
• Be creative and innovative
• Multitask
• Work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Be self-motivated
• Work independently, as well as be a team player
• Computer literacy
• Systems skills (such as Centric, PLM or any relevant buying process management system, including 3D engineering)
• Coaching & mentoring skills

Key Responsibilities    

To research, source and develop new and existing textiles, materials, and substrates in accordance with Company strategy.

• To compile and issue textile, materials and substrate standards and specifications.
• To implement standards and specifications in accordance with the critical path to ensure consistent compliance across all departments and suppliers.
• To source new and develop existing textile, materials and substrate suppliers locally and abroad in accordance with Company strategy.
• To source and on-board suitable (local and international) testing facilities and to maintain service level agreements.
• To develop and maintain the physical and digital textiles, materials & substrates libraries.

Closing Date    
2023/07/17

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• If you have a proven track record in a Finance environment with exposure to Financial Systems, projects and processes along with system support, then this is your opportunity to support our Commercial business initiatives and to shine.

Qualifications    
Essential:

• BCom Degree

Preferred:

• Project Management Diploma/Certificate

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    
Knowledge required:

• Waterfall and Agile working methodologies and principles.
• Working knowledge of implementing and maintaining systems/services/applications.
• Knowledge of PMBOK and BABOK management principles
• Ability to compile quantitative and or qualitative information/reporting
• MS Suite Intermediate - Advanced user
• System integration (environment/area specific)
• Knowledge of Personal Data Protection – POPIA

Working knowledge of:

• Cloud based (SaaS) software applications that can enable services.
• Hardware and Software lifecycle management
• SDLC
• Change Control governance principles and Defect management.
• Fit for purpose system integration in an ERP- and non-ERP environment.
• Utilising various modelling techniques
• UI / UX
• Process Mapping tools (Draw.io, etc)

Skills required:

• Planning
• Analytical
• Critical thinking
• Multi project/activity management
• Prioritisation of projects/activity/resources
• Requirement’s elicitation
• Risk management
• Facilitation
• Communication

Experience required:
Essential:

• Proven experience in a Finance environment
• Exposure to Financial Systems and processes
• Business Analyst exposure: system analysis; business process development, including the facilitation of workshops
• Finance System support exposure: maintaining an incident management process; analysing the nature of incidents; liaising with system developers in order to resolve incidents.
• Co-ordination of quality assurance and testing
• Proven experience of processes flowing into journal entries and reporting± 5 years’ experience in Apparel Retail (Business area specific / Systems), with exposure to:
• Business process exposure/understanding (Area specific)
• Process optimizing/improvement
• Elicitation and documenting BRS/BRD
• IT and 3rd party collaboration
• Setup, Management and execution of testing

Project Management

• Training/Change management
• Systems/Business support for BAU
• System Architecture understanding (area specific – integration environment/technical competency)
• Unified Modeling Language (UML – High-level context diagram, Product Breakdown Structure, System Architecture diagram, Flow Chart, Business Workflow diagram, Business Process Model and Notation, Use Case diagram, Use Case Narrative)
• Basic Oracle / Structured Query Language (SQL) – area specific

Preferred:

• Experience in commercial and financial industry
• Exposure to successful technology implementation and process projects
• Business Analyst/Business Partners/SME’s (Subject Matter Expert)
• SAP finance exposure

Key Responsibilities    

• Collaborate and interact with functional business areas to gather requirements
• Facilitate workshops between multiple stakeholders to gather information
• Project manage Stategic projects
• Continuous communication with stakeholders to either keep them updated on project progress or to highlight risk or follow-up on outstanding items
• Write user-stories or business requirement specifications
• Manage the critical path and timelines of deliverables
• Compile test packs where needed and support it with testing
• Manage pilots, roll-outs, and training of projects

Closing Date    
2023/07/18

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• This position for Planning Manager, reporting directly to the Ackermans Woman Executive, is an exciting and challenging opportunity that will require the successful candidate to contribute significantly to enabling the business to achieve its long-term strategic objectives and profitability indicators.

Qualifications    

• National Diploma in Financial Information Systems OR 
• Comm./ B.Science degree OR 
• Retail Diploma 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    
Job Related Knowledge and Skills:
People skills:

• The ability to influence across various levels and functions within the business??
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels both within, as well as outside the company?
• Excellent interpersonal, people management, team management & leadership skills?through coaching and mentorship
• Conflict management skills??
• The ability to be resilient, have tenacity and maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure
• Cross-functional collaboration (essential between Planning, Buying & Supply Chain functions)
• The ability to create a shared vision and to positively influence others?
• The ability to give input into company-wide initiatives and translate these into actions required of Planning
• Networking skills & the ability to be resourceful?
• The ability to prioritise?
• The ability to be assertive?
• The ability to work independently, as well as be a team player?
• People management practices, policies & procedures  
• People Development (succession planning)?
• The ability to create a shared vision and to positively influence others

Merchant skills: 

• Merchant skills & a sound commercial mentality
• Superior numerical skills
• Sound analytical & problem-solving skills
• Good judgment together with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities??
• An understanding of the various market value propositions, and the accompanying shopper?
• Sound strategic thinking skills, as well as the ability to formulate functional objectives related to business strategy?
• Exceptional planning, organising & time management skills??
• Formulating strategies in a changing global/local context?
• Must be adaptable?
• Must be outcomes focussed and solution driven?

Technical skills 

• Latest Microsoft applications including advanced Excel competency 
• High-level presentation skills  
• Understanding of retail business systems and related processes – IT 
• Knowledge of specific company buying strategies 
• A comprehensive knowledge/understanding of SA’s retail clothing market, customers, and competitors

Experience:

• 5 – 7 years of merchandise planning experience of which at least 2 years are at a management level within a clothing/footwear retail environment
• Previous Planning managerial experience to understand the inner workings and product strategies and philosophies of a business.  
• Experience working in cross functional initiatives
• Previous experience in leading a team  
• Experience in implementing strategic interventions in a rapidly changing global and local context

Key Responsibilities    

• Delivering the consolidated SBU seasonal merchandise plans, location plans, assortment plans and monthly forecasts to the relevant stakeholders.
• Consistently ensuring that the execution of consolidated seasonal merchandise plans, location plans and assortment plans meet the specified KPIs.
• To be responsible for the delivery and ongoing analysis of the Ackermans Woman merchandise and location plans, ensuring that accurate data insights and business intelligence supports the achievement of the merchandise objectives.
• Providing accurate and on-time business information, aligning actions and managing deviations in order to achieve agreed merchandise objectives.
• Cost-effectively managing expenses within the approved budget.
• Developing and influencing cross-functional partnerships with all key stakeholders.
• Managing the SBU structure and placements (people) within the team to maximize productivity and achieve SBU objectives.
• Developing and empowering the SBU planning team by implementing sound people management practices, employee relations and a climate and culture of high performance.

Closing Date    
2023/07/20