Buyers Assistant: Protein - Cape Town, South Africa - Woolworths

Woolworths

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Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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BUYERS ASSISTANT: PROTEIN
Advert reference: woolw_000491
Advert status: Online

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Position Summary:
Industry:
FMCG & Supply Management

Job category:
FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location:
Cape Town

Contract:
Permanent

Remuneration:
Market Related

Introduction:

To achieve the Meat & value-Added Meat team's goals by providing administrative support to the Buying Team and to ensure the smooth running of the department.

Supporting role will be across WW departments F14 Halaal; F39 Biltong; F58 Meat; F80 Value-Added Meats; F91 Deli Meats; F6161 Plant Based Protein departments.

Job description:

Administrative Supplier Management.
Daily communication with the supplier base and weekly reconciliation.
Communication with buyers/planners regarding supply and availability

and facilitating corrective action required at supplier base.

Provide ordering support.
Maintain Static data.
Provide general administrative support to the Buying Team.
Ensure all Price and Pack information is transmitted accurately to all suppliers
Prepare departmental reports, Excel worksheets and

Word documents :
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g:
o Weekly sales reports per supplier.
o Weekly supplier shorts (order fill) reports.

Communication of Promotional Planner and managing suppliers' completion of Promotional Check Sheet timeously with correct flashes.
Manage alignment of flash fonts across all suppliers.
Departmental operating expense capturing & management.
Booking of meetings rooms, coffees and supplier parking.
Compile, update and maintain supplier files.
Manage and Audit, weekly, all supplier funds. Prepare summary of all Supplier Funds weekly for the buying team.
Adhoc administrative duties
Handle adhoc queries and requests
Preparation of Contracts and Trading terms

Minimum requirements:

At least 2 years relevant administration experience
Matric (Grade 12)
Accounting diploma an advantage
Financial auditing skills and/o experience will be advantageous.
System experience of Supplier portal, COGNOS, CAM, JDA FF, FILA, RMS, FPI and COM share knowledge advantageous

Computer literacy skills

Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Basic understanding of retail accounting practices
Basic understanding of Buying and Planning Knowledge
Team Player.
Administration orientation with high levels of accuracy & attention to detail.
Initiative ability to anticipate Buying Team member's requirements and react in advance.
Ability and willingness to take routine decisions in the absence of Buyer.
Planning and organizing skills.
Good communication skills (verbal and written).
Deadline orientated.
Good interpersonal skills
Customer Service Orientation
Ability to work under pressure
Attention to detail and Analytical ability
Integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
Work with team at varying levels
Results driven and proactive
Connecting People.

**Woolworths is an equal employment opportunity company that is committed to inclusion and diversity