Job Description

Job Details
Closing Date 2024/02/06
Reference Number SHO230830-2
Job Title Global Sourcing Executive (Foods Replenishment)
Job Type Permanent
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Western Cape
Location - Town or City Cape Town
Purpose of the Job

The purpose of the Global Sourcing Executive (Foods Replenishment) is to provide data orientated inputs to support the Non-RSA Foods Buying team to buy products locally and internationally. Whilst this role may from time-to-time participate and provide support in the sourcing of food goods, selection and purchasing of specified goods and ensuring effective and profitable planning of goods in the correct quantities, at the right time, place and price, the role takes accountability for managing data and related data insights particularly aimed to support new product portfolios and maintain data related aspects of product portfolios. The role administers article/site specific data to ensure efficient distribution and sale of goods. This role also provides additional support as required to the Trainee Buyer (Foods) , Buyer (Foods) and Senior Buyer (Foods) functions within the team and serves as an entry point for building a career in Buying.

Job Advert Details
Job Category Retail
Job Objectives

• Specific foods product / category understanding Correct foods product /range sourcing, at the right time Different / unique product procurement (new trends) Profitable product location Ascertain which products are in short supply in the local market Providing data and administrative support that contributes to sales growth Providing article/site specific data, insights and administrative support for decision making re: the article range, stock and price point Work closely with Data Analyst to dissect information and provide appropriate support to measure and monitor Buyer KPIs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Commercial, Data Analytics, Supply Chain or equivalent - (advantageous).

Experience

• +2 years relevant experience in foods retail or similar environment - (preferred).
• Exposure to a data function / working with data analytics or similar environment - (preferred).
• Exposure to and an understanding of corporate and foods retail orientated environments - (preferred).

Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 - Outlook, Word, Excel and SAP (essential).

Shoprite Holdings