Woolworth BUYERS ASSISTANT JOB

 

Job Opportunity: Woolworth BUYERS ASSISTANT: PREPARED, DELI & FROZEN

Location: Western Cape

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management
Category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale, and Supply Chain
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No

Introduction:

Join our team to support the Prepared team’s objectives by offering administrative assistance to the Buying Team, ensuring seamless departmental operations across various departments within Woolworths.

Job Description:

• Administrative Supplier Management: Handle daily communication with suppliers, including weekly reconciliation.
• Communication and Support: Liaise with buyers/planners on supply, pricing, and availability, facilitating necessary corrective actions with suppliers.
• Ordering Support: Assist in placing orders and maintaining static data.
• Reporting: Prepare and distribute departmental reports and documents, such as weekly sales reports and supplier shorts reports.
• Promotional Coordination: Communicate promotional plans and ensure timely completion of promotional check sheets by suppliers.
• Operational Support: Manage departmental expenses, disburse purchase orders, and track payments.
• System Management: Perform tasks related to system maintenance and data management using various platforms such as FILA and JDA.
• Ad-hoc Responsibilities: Handle miscellaneous administrative duties, including meeting coordination, minute-taking, and contract preparation.
• Cross-functional Support: Provide assistance to the Frozen and Deli Entertaining team as directed by the buying team.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant administration experience.
• Education: Matric (Grade 12), Accounting diploma advantageous.
• System Experience: Familiarity with various systems such as COGNOS, CAM, JDA FF, FILA, RMS, FPI, FPP, ORACLE, and COM share knowledge advantageous.
• Skills: Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, and Word, with basic understanding of retail accounting practices and buying and planning concepts.
• Behavioral Skills: Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work under pressure with strong communication and organizational skills.

How to Apply:

Apply online by 25 March 2024.

About Woolworths:

At Woolworths, we prioritize connecting people and achieving results while maintaining integrity and confidentiality. Join us in delivering exceptional customer service and driving success in the FMCG industry

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