About the position
Package & Remuneration
JOB DESCRIPTION
About TFG:
Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.
We're the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.
Are you with us?
About the role:
To assist the Procurement and Logistics Manager to manage the non-merchandise procurement and central planning department within Store
Development. Key outputs of the role included forecasting and planning, stock management, stock reporting, supplier management, warehousing and logistics management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Compiling and running sourcing events of all centrally planned F&F components & relevant VM equipment for all TFG Group retail Brands store build/launch within development program related to financial year store Capex release.
- Assist in forecasting and planning of centrally procured shop fitting & VM equipment supplied to store development Capex projects aligned to defined stock turn KPI's
- Assist in forecasting & planning cycle both local & international subject to manufacture lead-times (e.g. Production sequencing, draw-off requirements, logistics, shipping, clearance, duties & last mile logistics to development site destination/DC storage)
- Assist in management of stock book value, aging, obsolete risk and reporting to finance and auditing teams and all associated reporting.
- Management of multiple stock book plants and cross balancing to SAP values/trends & reconciliations (both SAP & Excel)
- 3rd party suppliers: Sourcing, evaluation, onboarding, Management of supplier relationships, SLA fulfilment & production/manufacture quality assurance.
- Formalized contracts and SLA agreements with key 3 rd party suppliers secured.
- Management of direct internal TFG team and external 3 rd party suppliers. Plus oversight to TFG DC team allocated to shop fitting warehouse.
- DC storage location associated to development held stock both TFG DC & 3rd party suppliers storage locations
- Leased storage m2 rentals negotiation and rental periods - within approved annualized cost centre budget, including approval of any cost recharge.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A relevant tertiary qualification
- 3+ years' proven experience in sourcing and procurement
- 3+ years' proven central planning experience
- Warehouse and distribution management experience
- SAP and COUPA systems knowledge
Skills:
- Excellent planning, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Uncompromising negotiation skills
- Good analytical skills
- Planning & Organising
- Policy & Procedures
- Market Research and Analysis
- Supplier Management
- Requirements Analysis
- Global Sourcing
Behaviours:
- Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
- Collaborates - effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
- Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
- Customer Focus - understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
- Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
- Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
- Persuades - effectively influences others by gaining support and commitment in the delivery of organisational goals and objectives
- Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
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Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
