Jobs at Pick n Pay Stores Limited

Job Advert Summary    

• To maintain the integrity of the store inventory - focussing on the accuracy of the stock ledger, thus ensuring proper decision making by senior store management

Minimum Requirements    

• (Grade 12) / N3 or equivalent
• 2-4 years relevant retail / inventory experience
• Relevant management experience in current department
• Experience within the area of specialization
• Demonstrated SAP Inventory experience

Duties & Responsibilities    
Inventory control

• Ensures stock count plan executed- National, Divisional and Ad Hoc counts
• Ensures Exit management control
• Ensures Dormancy, Obsolesce and Overstock controls
• Analyses discrepancies in postings and advise Store management on corrective actions to follow
• Ensures stock movement processes are followed e.g. Shop Use, RTC, Inter department transfers and Waste

Merchandising Management

• Prints / Analyses daily & weekly stock reports e.g. In-store category review (Dormant – weekly), negative stock and On-Shelf availability
• Confirms availability of stock by location for Dormant- / Obsolete – and Exit stocks
• Reports deviations on merchandise standards /admin to FAM, Fresh Foods and / or Store manager
• Reports non-compliance on Inventory movement process to FAM, Fresh Foods and /or Store manager g. inter department transfers, interbranch, waste

Administration

• Verifies stock related reports / postings with Store manager
• Analyses and investigates all operational stock and movement reports
• Plans for ad hoc store requests for counts
• Checks and maintains system integrity
• Completes stock availability program daily and weekly
• People Management & Development
• Coaches and supervises staff

Competencies    

• Assertive
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills and team player
• Conscientious (by the book), Thorough/accurate
• Customer minded
• Sense of urgency

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Job Advert Summary    

• To maintain the integrity of the store inventory - focussing on the accuracy of the stock ledger, thus ensuring proper decision making by senior store management

Minimum Requirements    

• (Grade 12) / N3 or equivalent
• 2-4 years relevant retail / inventory experience
• Relevant management experience in current department
• Experience within the area of specialization
• Demonstrated SAP Inventory experience

Duties & Responsibilities    
Inventory control

• Ensures stock count plan executed- National, Divisional and Ad Hoc counts
• Ensures Exit management control
• Ensures Dormancy, Obsolesce and Overstock controls
• Analyses discrepancies in postings and advise Store management on corrective actions to follow
• Ensures stock movement processes are followed e.g. Shop Use, RTC, Inter department transfers and Waste

Merchandising Management

• Prints / Analyses daily & weekly stock reports e.g. In-store category review (Dormant – weekly), negative stock and On-Shelf availability
• Confirms availability of stock by location for Dormant- / Obsolete – and Exit stocks
• Reports deviations on merchandise standards /admin to FAM, Fresh Foods and / or Store manager
• Reports non-compliance on Inventory movement process to FAM, Fresh Foods and /or Store manager g. inter department transfers, interbranch, waste

Administration

• Verifies stock related reports / postings with Store manager
• Analyses and investigates all operational stock and movement reports
• Plans for ad hoc store requests for counts
• Checks and maintains system integrity
• Completes stock availability program daily and weekly
• People Management & Development
• Coaches and supervises staff

Competencies    

• Assertive
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills and team player
• Conscientious (by the book), Thorough/accurate
• Customer minded
• Sense of urgency

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Job Advert Summary    

• To maintain the integrity of the store inventory - focussing on the accuracy of the stock ledger, thus ensuring proper decision making by senior store management

Minimum Requirements    

• (Grade 12) / N3 or equivalent
• 2-4 years relevant retail / inventory experience
• Relevant management experience in current department
• Experience within the area of specialization
• Demonstrated SAP Inventory experience

Duties & Responsibilities    
Inventory control

• Ensures stock count plan executed- National, Divisional and Ad Hoc counts
• Ensures Exit management control
• Ensures Dormancy, Obsolesce and Overstock controls
• Analyses discrepancies in postings and advise Store management on corrective actions to follow
• Ensures stock movement processes are followed e.g. Shop Use, RTC, Inter department transfers and Waste

Merchandising Management

• Prints / Analyses daily & weekly stock reports e.g. In-store category review (Dormant – weekly), negative stock and On-Shelf availability
• Confirms availability of stock by location for Dormant- / Obsolete – and Exit stocks
• Reports deviations on merchandise standards /admin to FAM, Fresh Foods and / or Store manager
• Reports non-compliance on Inventory movement process to FAM, Fresh Foods and /or Store manager g. inter department transfers, interbranch, waste

Administration

• Verifies stock related reports / postings with Store manager
• Analyses and investigates all operational stock and movement reports
• Plans for ad hoc store requests for counts
• Checks and maintains system integrity
• Completes stock availability program daily and weekly
• People Management & Development
• Coaches and supervises staff

Competencies    

• Assertive
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills and team player
• Conscientious (by the book), Thorough/accurate
• Customer minded
• Sense of urgency

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Job Advert Summary    

• To provide exceptional Customer Service and uphold the company values with the community

Minimum Requirements    

• Matriculated
• At least 2 years relevant work experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven track record of excellent customer service.
• Written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Well informed on issues relating to customer service, and the business
• Basic computer literacy
• Flexible and willing to assist whenever required.
• Willing to work flexible hours as per the needs of the business – including shifts and Sundays as necessary, as well as stock takes as required

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Customer Service  
• Informal and formal feedback 
• Customer Complain Chart 
• Store Standards 
• SOPs 
• Communication 
• Informal and formal feedback 

 Training 

• Customer Complaints Chart 
• Store Audits 
• Social Responsibility
• Informal and formal feedback 
• Local Newspaper 

 Administration 

• Informal and formal feedback 
•  Ad-hoc Projects 
• Project Plans 
• Leading Self 
• Informal and formal feedback 
• Individual Performance Agreement (IPA) 
• Personal Development Plan (PDP) 

Competencies    

• Self-driven 
• Basic computer literate (MS Office)
• High energy levels
• High attention to detail
• Ability to think on your feet when resolving problems
• Customer service centric
• Sense of urgency
• Professional
• Analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• Good intrapersonal skills
• Pick n Pay values and culture
• Customer service ethos
• Understanding of Pick n Pay’s business priorities
• Understanding of different store formats
• Understanding of Pick n Pay values and expected performance standards
• Understanding of organizational structures, business flows, where and how to source information

Code of Ethics

• Gain understanding on the process of handling customer complaints via different mediums
• Understand the SOP governing the public liability process
• Basic knowledge on the SOP governing the food safety procedure
• In-depth knowledge on the roles of the CSM in store and the community around the store
• Reports
• HR Policy 
• Consumer Protection Act
• Liquor Act

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Job Advert Summary    

• Provide and manage a sales plan and product plan in order to meet financial targets, sales budgets, Return on Investment, Gross Profit and Gross Margin.

Minimum Requirements    

• University degree preferably, numerical advantageous
• Knowledge of Merchandise SAP and EP systems or similar ERP advantageous
• Thorough knowledge of long lead-time procurement

Duties & Responsibilities    

• To complete seasonal budgets with the planning manager based on history and trends.
• Prepare seasonal strategy document to develop the merchandise assortment plan and submit the merchandise budget plans for approval.
• Responsible for pulling histories into the DPP/Seasonal Assortment Plans.
• Monitoring weekly stock management (OTB’s).
• Review outstanding purchases to active DPP – article groups and make recommendations on stock.
• To action monthly vendor re-projections on programs by re-projecting unit sales and unit buys.
• Responsible for all unit buy projections including local vendors, imports and SOS buys.
• Analyse monthly strike rates and communicate to buyer.
• Manage over and under stocked lines and request vendors to uplift stock where applicable.
• Monthly analyse of obsolete and discontinued stock.
• To manage stock into the DC.
• Responsible for projecting sales for promotions.
• Keep abreast of POS and manage all markdowns.

Competencies    

• Analytical Thinking
• Business Mindedness
• Communication
• Conceptual Thinking
• Planning and Organsing
• Controls Quality and Standards
• Decision Making
• Influencing
• Judgement
• Results Orientated

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Job Advert Summary

• Deliver profitable & sustainable departmental growth by buying a balanced product range that meets and exceeds customer expectations within the agreed KPIs.

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor’s Degree|Relevant Diploma ie Design, Clothing Management Retail Management.
• Min of 3 Years Retail Buying experience (Clothing)
• Must be computer literate - Microsoft suite SAP knowledge.
• Computer literacy

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Conduct post season analysis as input into operating plan
• Develop product mix plan at department level taking into account, customer needs, trend direction, competitive analysis, growth/exit of product categories, determining product objectives Identify range structure, pier tiering and key price points
• Conduct weekly and monthly performance analysis and develop detailed action plan to ensure departmental KPIs are met and exceeded Identify opportunities within the season to maximize profit and grow market share
• Manage Open to Buy (OTB) effectively to maximize sales and minimize markdown
• Ensure all confirmed styles are loaded into SAP timorously
• Manage critical path to deliver on time launches
• Achieve/exceed margin through effective supplier negotiations and conduct open book costing and comparative costing (determine styles appropriate for cross costing, submit product specifications to selected suppliers, receive and evaluate quotes)
• Review range to ensure that departmental strategy and KPI’s have been achieved
• Execute packaging and in store signage needs in line with marketing/brand and promotional strategy
• Conduct regular store and competitor visits to understand product performance, assortment balance and customer experience of the range and adjust where appropriate
• Ensure departmental expenses are managed within the approved budgets

Competencies    

• A deep understanding of retail and brand ethos
• Demonstrated taste level, flair and ability to interpret trends
• Able to construct a balanced and profitable range
• Strategic and proactive approach to problem solving
• Business acumen
• Strong and effective negotiation skills
• Decision-making skills
• Numerical, analytical and interpretive ability
• Assertive and able to communicate effectively
• High attention to detail
• Innovation
• Creative flair
• Merchant mindset
• Commercial and financial acumen
• Ability to integrate into a dynamic team culture, while working toward shared goals
• Ability to establish balanced a baby product range to grow market share
• A strong sense of accountability and responsibility

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Job Advert Summary    

• Plan and manage the frontline. Manage and maintain security on the frontline.

Minimum Requirements    

• Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory position
• Previous experience in the Frontline department or department management experience
• Preference will be given to applicants who have managed a department
• Must be prepared and able to work irregular hours and to be moved from store to store in the region.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Promptly respond to cashier queries and issues
• Authorise transactions per the SOP
• Manage queues proactively
• Manage and maintain hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards on the frontline
• Manage and maintain all security procedures
• Proactively manage the prevention of waste and shrink
• Manage the human resource (communication and training)
• Initiate and coordinate social responsibility activities
• Manage the efficient operation of the cash office
• Complete all required documents and administration daily

Competencies    

• Attention to detail and conscientious
• Assertive with a sense of urgency
• Customer focused
• Human resource management skills (including communication and training)
• Communication skills
• Planning
• Organising
• Time management
• Leadership and control
• Problem solving
• Conflict management
• Ability to delegate

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Job Advert Summary    

• To ensure master data replenishment parameters are aligned to business by ensuring accurate data quality.

Minimum Requirements    

• 2–3 years Retail Replenishment Experience
• 3-4 years Data Quality Experience
• 2-3 years experience on SAP and related systems

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Master Data Replenishment
• To set and maintain store logistics data, processes and transactions related to store logistics data
• Analyse and ensure store/DC logistics data is accurate according to SLA
• Manage Helpdesk calls
• Action all the helpdesk and portal -calls relating to Stores/Distribution Centres logistics data received according to the SLA
• Data Maintenance
• Ensure master data replenishment parameters are accurate and aligned to business rules
• New store replenishment setup
• Set-up new store replenishment parameters according to the new store listing from the Site Master team to ensure all errors are actioned before the “go live” date
• Replenishment Data Quality Management
• Ensure that data quality is above 99.7% as per the data rules in SAP information steward and that data is aligned to business rules as per SLA
• Replenishment supporting tables
• Maintain supporting tables weekly and check that vendors exist in the Calendar table.

Competencies    

• Attention to Detail
• Planning & Organizing
• Controls Quality & Standards
• Business Mindedness
• Customer Orientation / Passion for Customer
• Team Leadership
• Communication Skills
• Analytical Thinking

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Job Advert Summary    

• To provide and manage a sales plan and product plan in order to meet financial targets, sales budgets, Return on Investment, Gross Profit and Gross Margin.

Minimum Requirements    

• University degree preferably numerical degree
• Knowledge of Merchandise SAP and EP systems or similar ERP advantageous
• Thorough knowledge of long lead-time procurement

Duties & Responsibilities    

• To complete seasonal budgets with the planning manager based on history and trends.
• Prepare seasonal strategy document to develop the merchandise assortment plan and submit the merchandise budget plans for approval.
• Responsible for pulling histories into the DPP/Seasonal Assortment Plans.
• Monitoring weekly stock management (OTB’s).
• Review outstanding purchases to active DPP – article groups and make recommendations on stock.
• To action monthly vendor re-projections on programs by re-projecting unit sales and unit buys.
• Responsible for all unit buy projections including local vendors, imports and SOS buys.
• Analyse monthly strike rates and communicate to buyer.
• Manage over and under stocked lines and request vendors to uplift stock where applicable.
• Monthly analyse of obsolete and discontinued stock.
• To manage stock into the DC.
• Responsible for projecting sales for promotions.
• Keep abreast of POS and manage all markdowns.

Competencies    

• Analytical Thinking
• Business Mindedness
• Communication
• Conceptual Thinking
• Planning and Organsing
• Controls Quality and Standards
• Decision Making
• Influencing
• Judgement
• Results Orientated

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Job Advert Summary    

• To compile and execute the category plans in line with the strategy, objectives and category group guidelines on format/margin and assortment strategies.  To optimize the performance of the assigned categories by having clear category plans in place that are aligned to the strategy, category group guidelines and being customer focused

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor’s Degree preferable
• 3 Years Retail experience and Category Management experience
• Knowledge of General Merchandise within the Housewares category
• Previous travel to China advantageous and Strong understanding of Imports
• Strong Financial Background, SAP knowledge is an added advantage

Duties & Responsibilities    
Negotiation

• Understand negotiating position, key drivers, and desired outcomes; develop and present factual, rational, and compelling arguments to build support and gain commitment from other parties; understand when to engage in counter-negotiations to reach win-win outcomes
• Manage disagreements and conflicts by using diplomacy and controlling emotions; anticipates negotiating roadblocks and objections

Category Strategy

• Develop and recommend business strategies that target category-specific growth
• Evaluate merchandising plans and their business impact; make recommendations for modifying plans based on findings 
• Identify and recommend process improvements that target performance, quality, work efficiency / cost reduction

Category Performance

• Maintain a solid working knowledge of assigned category, industry, and market; use knowledge of industry practices, business trends, distribution methods, and the competitive environment to develop buying plans
• Implement and execute tactical buying plans, ensuring alignment with category-specific growth strategies, as well as Pick n Pay’s overall business strategy

Supplier Relations

• Communicate regularly with suppliers to mutually share financial and other performance criteria; uses metrics to identify performance gaps and hold suppliers accountable for achieving financial and other mutually agreed upon goals; develops and implements contingency plans to close performance gaps
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers; demonstrate confidence and expertise when interacting with supplier

Private Brand Strategy and Development

• Implement and execute Private Brand category strategy, ensuring alignment with category-specific growth strategies, as well as PnP’s overall business strategy

Merchandise Knowledge

• Apply knowledge of Pick n Pay’s merchandise and current promotions, price changes, and sales to enhance daily work
• Develop merchandising solutions to achieve business goals and influence financial performance
• Identify and applies knowledge of key industry trends and market forces in order to positively impact merchandising.

Competencies    

• The ability to analyse, understand and utilise complex detailed information.
• Reaching logical and methodological conclusions and generating suitable action by considering objectives as well as future consequences.
• Effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
• Be able to promote organisations objectives and needs.
• Conveying and receiving messages in a clear and concise manner and must be admin orientated.