Job Description

Listing reference:

woolw_001129

Listing status:

Online

Apply by:

27 March 2025

Position summary

Industry:

FMCG & Supply Management

Job category:

Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location:

Cape Town

Contract:

Permanent

EE position:

No

Introduction

Support the sourcing specialists with all administration aligned to the procurement of product, distribution of samples, order management and tracking the product critical path. Build strong relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders to ensure on time delivery of product.

Job description

Support Sourcing Specialist with Supplier Management and Sourcing Administration

Compile Supplier Roll-Up and construct Supplier Scorecards Calculate landed costs on PLM Consolidate volume flows and drops Support with Supplier capacity and production plans Assist new Suppliers through the onboarding process Respond to Supplier queries in a timely manner to foster effective communication Update PLM information at in time with the required level of detail.

Conduct Physical Sample Management

Coordinate the inflow and outflow of physical samples in line with Technical Product Development requirements, and update electronic receipt in PLM Receive and return physical development samples and to either Buyers or Suppliers as needed.

Support the costing and negotiation processes, and conduct quote administration of approved costs

Update quotes Recalculate quotes Create Supplier Requests Add Quote to Supplier Request and issue Supplier Requests.

Conduct Order Management, Product and Shipment Tracking to ensure OTIF delivery

Raise PO's / Contracts and amendments in line with the Critical Path and publish to suppliers Conduct order management and product tracking and enable in season trading Track on time AQL submissions, packing lists/declared shipment quantities and cargo bookings Raise any issues / delays and liaise with relevant stakeholders (Planning, Buying, Design, Supply Chain and Processing Warehouse) to ensure OTIF delivery.

Coordinate with Supply Chain

Ensure that all development, pre-production, and production samples are approved for quality control Co-ordinate reticketing and sample requests with supply chain and warehouse.

Collate Data, Analyse and Report

Conduct ongoing data collation, assessment, and analysis as input to sourcing decision making and Supplier Relationship Management Provide input into Supplier Performance Reviews
Provide relevant reports and updates to the Sourcing Specialist as required.

Minimum requirements

Relevant tertiary qualification in retail business management /manufacturing/procurement and /or project management /product development Previous experience/qualification in packaging and/or product development in private label Beauty, cosmetics and toiletries categories will be advantageous 3-5 years or more relevant experience in manufacturing and/or retail Understanding of Imports and Supply Chain Logistics Customer Centric Planning & Organising Analytical & Attention to Detail Teamwork Adaptability Problem Solving Communication Numerate Time Management Contract & PO Management (local & international) Production Planning Supplier Engagement Quality Control Supply Chain Knowledge Garment Construction Knowledge Advanced PLM Skills * Advanced Excel Skills and ability to operate in a Windows based environment.