Job Description

Position summaryIndustry: Wholesale & Retail TradeJob category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply ChainLocation: Cape TownContract: PermanentEE position: NoIntroductionTo assist in delivering profitable and sustainable growth for the department that is under-pinned by the Branded Beauty and group strategy. To enable key stakeholder relationships in order to deliver balanced branded ranges through a customer led process that meets and exceeds customer expectations within the agreed KPI's.Job descriptionxc2xb7 Aid Customer Understandingo Conduct market and trend research and integrate customer understanding into agreed brand strategies and guidelines and the creation of a product tiering matrix.xc2xb7 Post Season Analysiso In conjunction with the team, conduct post-season analysis by class/sub-class (including key performance indicators, Competitor analysis, SWOT, Pareto and Quadrant analysis) as input in the development of the Group strategy and departmental operating planxc2xb7 Departmental Operational Plan to meet customer needs and group KPIso Provide input into the development of the 1-year operating plano Develop product mix plan at department level taking into account:xc2xa7 Customer segmentationsxc2xa7 Local and global trendsxc2xa7 Competitive analysis ensuring Woolworths difference is achievedxc2xa7 Manage supplier and customer relevant brandso Help to build and maintain a balanced range structure and price tieringxc2xb7 In Season Trading in accordance to strategic KPIso Conduct weekly and monthly performance analysis and develop detailed action in collaboration with planning team to ensure departmental KPI's are met and exceededo Identify opportunities within the season to maximise profit and grow market sharexc2xb7 Supplier/Brand Managemento Assist Buyer II/Senior Buyer to manage supplier/brand strategy to deliver Group KPI'so Aid the execution of agreed marketing and operational support for Brands at all locations/channelso Onboard and Exit Brands within required timelinesxc2xb7 Stakeholder Managemento Conduct regular store visits to understand product performance, assortment balance and customer experience of the range and adjust where appropriate, in conjunction with Buyer II/Senior Buyero Influence and drive marketing, selling, sales and space requirementsMinimum requirementsxc2xb7 2-3 year's buying experience within retailer or brand management experience within manufacturingxc2xb7 Passion for beauty trends and innovation.xc2xb7 Previous Beauty/personal care industry experience preferredxc2xb7 Computer literate with proficiency in Excel and PowerPointxc2xb7 Effective communication and presentation skillsxc2xb7 Continuous learning mindset with proactive and collaborative approach to teamworkxc2xb7 Retail market and industry knowledge, including promotional, pricing and marketing strategies to drive sell-through and visibility.xc2xb7 Strong numerical and analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

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