Duties & Responsibilities
Merchandising Management
- Executes planograms and merchandising standards 100%.
- Ensures products are handled, packed, and presented as per SOP.
- Maintains stock availability and freshness, rotating and monitoring sell-by dates.
- Identifies fast-moving items to optimize sales and margins.
- Ensures trade readiness and cleanliness at all times.
- Oversees promotional execution and compliance.
- Communicates customer needs to Demand Planning.
Administration
- Monitors waste, stock turnover, and budget performance.
- Ensures records are accurate and visible.
- Oversees equipment maintenance and general upkeep.
Systems
- Conducts frequent stock counts and manages out-of-stock/overstock issues.
- Knowledgeable in the use of Operating systems for stock transfers, markdowns, and reporting.
- Communicates with Demand Planning using reporting tools.
- Processes waste and monitors electronic communication throughout the day.
Staff Management
Communicates priorities, sets targets, and delegates tasks. Manages compliance with policies and procedures.Shares updates from regional meetings and responds to queries. Reviews and adjusts staff schedules using current work plans.
Customer Service
Handles customer queries and provides alternatives for out-of-stock items. Ensures service standards and operational readiness.Maintains working equipment and clean displays.
Food Safety & Hygiene
- Maintains hygiene, housekeeping, and food safety standards.
- Ensures stock rotation and sanitation procedures are followed.
- Manages non-conformances through corrective actions.
- Implements and monitors cleaning schedules.
Experience & Qualification
- 3 years’ experience in the Deli department/Retail food chain outlets/Restaurants
- Bachelor’s Degree/ Diploma & Full Grade 12 Certificate
Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications:
- Knowledge of food regulations and safety procedures-certification is required, but may be completed after hiring
- Ability to read and follow complex recipes, Basic computer skills
- Ability to perform in a stressful environment – FMCG (Super store set up) may cause workload to increase tenfold from normal day.
- Must be able to stay calm and focused, Ability to prioritize multiple assignments
- Ability to schedule tasks in order to meet delivery deadlines
- Supervisory skills – ability to train Employees to use time efficiently and to be uncompromising regarding product quality.
Send Curriculum Vitae & Cover Letter at this stage to: [email protected]
Closing date: 23rd June 2025