Job Description

Position summary
Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade
Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
EE position: Yes
About our company
Clicks Group
Introduction
Job Purpose: To execute the category strategy in order to achieve and exceed the category financial targets through rapidly accelerating category depth, strengthen pricing strategy, reporting and management of the M & T services to increase market share and profitability.
Job description
Job Objectives:
xc2xb7 To translate the operating and financial plans into a balanced product assortment and visual on-shelf display to meet the customers' needs.
xc2xb7 To regularly review performance indicators, such as sales, margin and promo quantification, keeping the business updated on financial performance versus market and plan.
xc2xb7 With managerial support, to negotiate favourable trading terms and promotional spend (co-op), actively cultivate, develop and maintain vendor relationships and partnerships to ensure vendor performance and first to market with new product launches.
xc2xb7 To assist in ensuring speed to market by listing product range/s and delivering timeously to meet our customer's needs.
xc2xb7 To ensure the accurate and timeous and approved delivery of the marketing (M&T) promotional (YPL) on the in store TV channel through effective engagement between Clicks, BTB agency and the In store TV providers.
xc2xb7 To participate in the category strategic initiatives by providing input into the development and delivery of the category operating plan, e.g., market trends, research competitors, e.g. on shelf look and feel
xc2xb7 To administer and maintain the product database, e.g. listing products, vendors, product status, pricing etc
xc2xb7 To manage the control and review of marketing samples and pricing, both internally (BTB, Club card, Red-line, Brand Managers) and externally (vendors)
xc2xb7 To liaise with stores and vendors with regards to pricing queries, product availability, promotions and action these requests or issues timeously.
xc2xb7 Responsible for compiling and updating ad sheets, follow up with vendors with regards to deal confirmations and complete TEM Bill backs to maintain and improve the profitability of the category.
xc2xb7 To ensure accuracy and efficiency of pricing, TEM bill backs, product listings, store notifications new lines, promotions (ad sheets), Co-Ops, new store openings, Club Card and Private label, etc under time and workload pressures.
xc2xb7 To build relationships with the category team stakeholders and external customers

• To build and draw standard and customised Web Intelligence reports on the scheduled medicines merchandise group in line with business requirements for all reporting purposes on a weekly and ad hoc basis.
• To manage the general office administration (filing, account queries) and ad hoc duties as required by the department

Minimum requirements
Knowledge:
Essential:
xc2xb7 Business processes
xc2xb7 Financial acumen
xc2xb7 Marketing
xc2xb7 Promotions
Desirable:
xc2xb7 Pharmaceutical product knowledge
xc2xb7 Pharmacy regulations & legislation
xc2xb7 End to end project management knowledge
Skills:

• Integrated Pharmaceutical systems i.e. Unisolve

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Numerical Skills

• Attention to detail

• Communication skills

• Reporting skills

Competencies:
xc2xb7 Deciding and initiating Action
xc2xb7 Working with people
xc2xb7 Adhering to Principle and Values
xc2xb7 Writing and Reporting
xc2xb7 Presenting & Communicating Information
xc2xb7 Applying expertise and technology
xc2xb7 Analyzing
xc2xb7 Planning and Orgarnizing
xc2xb7 Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
xc2xb7 Following Instructions and Procedures
xc2xb7 Adapting and Responding to Change
xc2xb7 Cope with Pressures and Setbacks
Experience:
Essential:
xc2xb7 3-4 Years' experience in working with data/numbers
xc2xb7 3-4 Administrative Experience
Desirable
xc2xb7 Previous working with critical paths and project deadlines
xc2xb7 3-4 Years Retail Experience in a Pharmacy
Education:
xc2xb7 3 Year Degree in Relevant Field
Desirable
xc2xb7 Pharmacy Assistant Qualification(Diploma)
xc2xb7 Registered with the Pharmacy Council