Job Opportunities at Woolworths

Introduction

• Responsible for the execution of the Seafood strategy. Co-ordinates the delivery of the category strategy to deliver sustainable profitable growth and operational excellence

Job description

• Develop and execute category strategy to ensure delivery of operational excellence
• Support the co-ordination of the matrix team in order to deliver the category strategy.
• Analyse and interpret market and sales data to develop tactical plans to drive the desired outcome.
• Formulate category plans with suppliers.
• Monitor and interpret industry and international trends (doing both local and international benchmarking)
• Deliver against operational excellence and KPIs for the department.
• Focuses on medium term sustainable market share growth.
• Ensures the delivery of sustainable growth for category level.
• Co-ordinates matrix team to effectively deliver KPIs.
• Facilitate team direction and pace to effectively deliver KPIs.
• Assist team in navigating through obstacles.
• Mentor and support the development of Buyers Assistants
• Share category strategy with stakeholders and get their buy in
• Conducts continuous review of supplier performance against plan and course correct based on variables/changes.
• Monitors and ensures adherence to ethical compliance.
• Manage financial indicators.
• Liaise with marketing, sales management, space planning & trade planning to effectively drive the growth of the category
• Ability to actively review factors influencing trade ie; market share, local & international trends, economic climate, competitor activity & changes to customer shopping habits, and translate into strategy.

Minimum requirements

• Relevant commercial degree / diploma (B. Com preferable)
• Minimum of 5 years buying / retail experience.
• Seafood experience preferable.
• Proven experience in managing a Foods/FMCG department.
• Proven sourcing and supplier management experience.
• Strong negotiation and financial management skills
• Proactive & Innovative with a continuous improvement mindset
• Has an intimate understanding of who the customer is and the ability to view the world through their eyes?
• Strong understanding of Seafood Procurement will be advantageous.
• Consistently makes logical deductions from given information and uses these to transform the department.
• Is able to consistently convey information clearly and confidently when interacting with teams.
• Consistently drives the creation and development of products, services, and experiences that are convenient and innovative for our customers.
• Consistently anticipates potential obstacles and identifies project risks that may impact the accomplishment of project deadlines and delivery and escalates these risks where appropriate.
• Has knowledge of appropriate retail department systems and related processes across the value chain to manage objectives and enhance their ability to solve problems?
• Manages supplier delivery against the business standards and values and maximises value and reduce risks through identification and resolution of limitations/shortcomings.

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Introduction

• To provide full general administrative support to the Food Technologists with specific focus on compiling and maintaining the Departmental Quality, Safety and Sustainability systems.

Job description

• Administration and reporting of customer complaints, including distribution of complaints and samples, investigation, feedback and trending. Liaise with suppliers for close out.
• FPI (Specification system)
• Reports for the Technical team (including Supplier KPI & Good Business Journey)
• Preparation of food samples for quality control and tasting sessions. Assist with product tasting and compile feedback. (Able to handle, prepare non-halaal and non-kosher products).
• Submission of samples, co-ordination of laboratory testing between the department and the laboratory, including shelf-life testing.
• Compile, update and maintain the departmental Quality & Due Diligence system.
• Updating and checking integrity of quality management data and reporting thereof.
• General administration as may be required by the Technologists and Technical Manager.

Minimum requirements

• ND Food Technology/ BSc Food Science/ BSc Biotechnology/BSc Analytical Chemistry
• Strong Computer literacy, including MS Word; Excel and Power point is a pre-requisite
• High quality /standard mind-set
• Passion for Food
• Administration systems knowledge and skills
• Ability to integrate and work across teams
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritise and good time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven analytical and process ability
• Proven ability to accurately capture and record data
• Customer orientated
• Planning and Organising skills
• Minimum 1 year food industry experience