Job Description

SPAR North Rand, a division of The SPAR Group Ltd, is recruiting for a Category Controller at its Distribution Centre, located in Olifantsfontein. PURPOSE: The purpose of this job is to provide administrative support to the Purchasing Manager and Category Manager including compiling and circulating certain daily, monthly, and annual reports, to assist the category manager with basic replenishment buying and ensuring that all day-to-day administration is maintained and updated.
Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Assistant to the Category Manager
• Check products are listed on the AS400 with the correct vendor pack
• List any new products on AS400
• Ensure system data integrity (e.g., correct pricing and quantities
• Monitor out of stocks and dog-lines daily
• Remove any discontinued stock items as per the supplier information
• Contact Retailers to try and sell over stocked products
• Capture added demand products
• Check that suppliers have booked a delivery slot with receiving
• Follow correct procedures when returning stock
• Follow up on orders placed with Suppliers
• Ensure promotional quantities received from the promotions department are correct
• Ensure that invoices that are received from Suppliers correspond with pricing on the system
• Return stock that is not selling
• Monitor levels and stock age daily
• Sell over stocked items and ADHOC SKUs.
• Preparation and submission of certain daily, weekly, monthly, and annual Marketing reports
• Co-ordinate certain department meetings- booking of venues and organise catering
• Co-ordination of Marketing communication to retailers and suppliers
• Assist at various Marketing related SPAR events e.g., Trade Shows, Golf Days and Public Events and Roadshows

Minimum requirements
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric, Maths on Higher Grade (HG)
• Marketing Degree/ Diploma or Purchasing Diploma
• High level of numeracy
• Administrative orientation (enjoy administrative work)
• Accuracy and attention to detail is essential
• Previous creditors experience would be advantageous
• Knowledge of the SPAR Creditors system would be advantageous
• Receiving experience advantageous

Skills Required