Imports Merchandiser Jobs at Woolworths (Pty) Ltd in South Africa

Job Title: Imports Merchandiser : Lingerie : 8 Month Contract

REF: CBGM/BL/Imports Merchandiser : Lingerie : 8 Month Contract/Western Cape/220812

Recruiter: Woolworths (Pty) Ltd Updated on: 2012-08-24 00:00:00
Start Date: 2012-08-22 End Date: 2012-08-28
AA/EE: Applicable Contract Temporary / Contract
Location: Western Cape Available: ASAP
Category: Retail Offer: Market Related
Reporting To: N/A Job Grade: Junior Mgt & Entry Level Specialists
Division: Clothes, Buying and General Merchandise Positions: 1
Introduction

To manage and influence the Direct Imports critical path for the group to ensure on time delivery and build strong relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders
Minimum Requirements

Technical Skills:
·          Relevant tertiary qualification (in Clothing Retail/Manufacturing)
·          3 to 5 years buying or sourcing (local and international) experience in a retail

·          Production Experience required
·          Highly numerate and analytical
·          Negotiation skills
·          Order/contract management
·          Understanding of Imports and Supply Chain Logistics
·          Computer literate


Behavioural Skills:
·          Customer orientation
·          Planning and Organising ability
·          Team player
·          Demonstrates taste and flair
·          Communication Skills

In accordance with Woolworths, Employment Equity approach, preference will be given to candidates from designated groups
Job Specification

·          Provide input to post seasonal analysis in terms of supplier performance
·          Input to group supplier strategy to target growth potential, consolidation opportunities and decline
      management
·          Manage and influence the Direct Imports orders critical path
·          Raise purchase orders and track the required critical paths
·          Liaise with suppliers to ensure required order documentation is received timeously
·          Give input to supplier KPI process within the groups and departments
·          Educate and motivate compliance of suppliers wrt Woolworths' supplier standard operation procedures
·          Develop and build sustainable relationships with suppliers
·          Adhere to lead-time calendar per group and identify improved speed to market opportunities
·          Work closely with supply chain to meet agreed cost savings deliverables and ensure integration with international logistics strategy


To Apply:
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