Job Description

Position summaryIndustry: FMCG & Supply ManagementJob category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply ChainLocation: Western CapeContract: PermanentRemuneration: MARKET RELATEDEE position: NoIntroductionTo support the Foodservices business in making informed decisions that drive profitability and growth by analysing financial data, market trends, and business performance metrics.Job description

• Product value proposition is delivered

• Conduct in depth analysis and bench-marking to understand industry trends and competitor offerings.
• Responsible for the development of financial models, data analysis, and monitoring performance indicators.

• Profitable and competitive pricing strategies implemented

• Conduct margin analysis to optimise product pricing and improve overall margin.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement pricing and promotional initiatives.
• Manage and coordinate annual price increases for both W Cafxc3xa9 and W Now Now.

• Innovative on-trend seasonal menus rolled-out

• Prepare post implementation reviews and document results compared to expectations.
• Commercially influence new menu item launches.

• Supporting decision-making processes by providing data-driven insights and recommendations

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate and insightful financial analysis.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis as required to address specific business questions or challenges.

• Collaborate with department team to meet objectives to deliver operating plan

• Ensure timeous execution of objectives.
• Verify the accuracy of costs by cross-referencing with recipe documents to ensure precise data alignment.
• Costing and assisting with pricing with the JV partners for cafes and coffee concepts as well as our corporate and event initiatives.

• Facilitating seamless menu execution to meet the customer demand

• Coordinate with relevant categories to ensure timely availability of products in stores, facilitating seamless execution of menu items in all Food Services concepts.

• Formal Qualification needed/bachelor's degree in accounting / finance / economics / mathematics or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years' relevant experience in the Food industry, Retail, FMCG Brand Management or Hospitality essential
• Culinary courses would be advantageous
• Min 5 years' experience in analytics
• Experience of working cross functionally or within a matrix organisation
• Knowledge of store operations, customer profiles, locations and competitors
• MS suite proficiency with Advanced Excel
• Proficient in Data visualisation tools
• Should be flexible to travel
• Analytical skills
• Data Intelligence
• Passionate Ambassador
• Strong written and Verbal communication skills
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Collaborating/ Listening
• Negotiating Skills
• Project Management
• Business and Commercial Acumen

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