Job Description

Company DescriptionWe are a global specialty and branded pharmaceutical company, improving the health of patients across the world through our high quality and affordable medicines. Active at every stage of the value chain, we are uniquely diversi?ed by geography, product and manufacturing capability.Aspen is a dynamic organisation built on entrepreneurial strength and forward-thinking minds. We attract high performing individuals who are passionate about their career and have a desire to exceed expectations. At aspen, not only do we source for the best talent but we also provide a host of opportunities for continuous development.The Groups key business segments are Manufacturing and Commercial Pharmaceuticals comprising Regional Brands and Sterile Focus Brands. We have approximately 9 100 employees at 69 established officesin over 50 countries and we improve the health of patients in more than 150 countries through our high quality, affordable medicines.OBJECTIVETo achieve national sales targets by effectively leading, managing, directing, coaching, motivating and inspiring the commercial efforts of the Channel Operations Managers whilst effectively driving collaborative, coordinative and synergistic efforts in the respective portfolio and territories, both with the internal and external customers, in order to optimize on commercial opportunities and drive cohesion and alignment in achieving the sales objectives for the respective FMCG portfolio, whilst adhering to the Aspen policies, systems and proceduresKEY RESPONSIBILITIESFinancial Objectives:

• Achieve annual fiscal revenue targets for each channel via sales efforts.
• Achieve GP Margin Target for portfolio.
• Manage OPEX (cost centres, profit centres, allocated spend) for the portfolio.
• Align with Head of Operations on setting objectives.

Stock & Supply:

• Tight inventory management and tracking
• Manage supply of products across value chain into each channel based on needs.

Operational Excellence via leading a team of channel operation managers in delivering and achieving the below:

• Responsible for delivering the trade and KAM cycle action plans with designated agencies and/or sales teams.
• Management of Merchandising Agent
• Execute, monitor and review in-store promotions - Displays & POS
• Activating and monitoring Regional Promotions
• Sales Budget Management (National and Regional)
• Managing Store Universe across service provider functions - managing the no. of stores, call cycle, frequency & duration
• Management of sales drivers and sales development
• Merchandising and Planogram Implementation & Adherence
• Stock Management in store and customer DC
• Ensure distribution excellence on a customer level
• Listings and ranging in store - assess, review, implements and finalizes
• Negotiations at store level & Promo Excellence
• Monthly review of performance and steps to close gaps together with KPA and KPI Scorecard reviews relevant to merchandising agent and other agencies
• Responsible for Cycle Meetings at Merch. Service Providers
• Review, assess and monitor via Pricing Surveys
• Channel Development

People & Culture:

• Coach and develop team to exceed on objectives
• Individual development plans for team
• Succession planning - ensure succession plan for all key strategic roles
• Competency Development - develop key competencies and capabilities across the marketing personnel to drive the right behaviour and business objectives/ outcomes

Value Creation:

• Management of short-dated stock and OOS management
• Balance between strategy and execution - identify key risk areas/ products with action plans and implementation thereof
• Monthly Risk & Opportunities Analysis

Compliance & Ethics:

• Ensure all purchases transacted are compliant with company policies and procedures and procurement requirements, including the SA Code of Marketing

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Thorough understanding and knowledge of FMCG Healthcare industry
• Able to lead teams to deliver on objectives.
• Ability to mine data.
• Customer Engagement.
• Financial acumen
• Ability to develop and deliver compelling executive-level presentations.
• Drives accountability for personal and team performance.
• Cross collaboration across the organization.
• Strategic vision
• Insight Generator
• Executive Presentation skills
• Management of staff
• Planning skills
• Analytical skills
• Budgeting
• Decision making skills.
• Project management skills
• Negotiation skills
• Self-Driven Initiative
• Accuracy
• Confidentiality
• Customer focused.
• Interpersonal sensitivity
• Logical thinking
• Information seeking
• Enquiring mind
• Self-development orientation
• Cultural sensitivity
• Vision, integrity
• Commercial astuteness
• Ability to handle pressure.
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Persuasive
• Ability to delegate
• Flexible and strategic thinker
• Leadership skills

KNOWLEDGE

• A thorough knowledge and understanding of SA Retail, Pharmacy & and Wholesale FMCG environment.
• Customer Business Operations
• Strong leadership management skills are required as well as the ability to negotiate at all levels.
• Thorough understanding of merchandising environment.
• POS Execution & Management.
• Data Analysis & Category Reviews with Insights & Recommendations.
• Customer Data Review and Assessment
• Category Management
• Promotion Execution & Management
• ROI on Promotions
• Budget Management
• Planogram Execution & Management

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Matric
• Degree/ diploma in relevant Commercial/ Healthcare environment
• Minimum 5+ years experience in the FMCG market with experience as Merchandising Manager or Strategic FMCG Commercial role driving sales excellence via Merchandising teams.
• Financial literacy
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word
• Ability to work on Qlikview models is advantageous.
• Ability to work with Customer Portals & Customer Shopper Data Programs

Aspen is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and suitably qualified job applicants are invited to submit their resumes online on or before the 4 April 2024. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups through a fair recruitment and selection process in accordance with laws governing employment equity, where such laws are applicable to the Aspen entity that will employ the successful candidate. If you have not heard from the HR department within 30 days of this advertisement closing, please consider your application unsuccessful.Internal Applications must be completed using an Aspen mailing address after applicants have informed their direct line managers of their application.

Aspen Pharmacare