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