Perishables Supervisor

Our client, a prominent retail group headquartered in the Western Cape. Since their establishment in 2012, they have provided exceptional services in the realm of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). Operating in the emerging markets, they consider their customers as part of their extended family. Their commitment is grounded in the principle of delivering on their promises - "we believe in doing exactly what we say we're going to do". Join them in their journey to create meaningful experiences for both their team members and valued customers.

Our client is recruiting for an experienced Perishables Supervisor to join their team based in Gugulethu, Cape Town.

**Job Purpose**:
Responsible to assist in creating and maintaining a fully functioning, profitable Perishable Department and promote excellent customer service and communication. Full management of the Perishable Staff.

**Responsibilities**:
Identify ideal stock levels per product category

Determine range per product category

Evaluate ordering records per product category in relation to rate of sale

Conduct spot checks to ensure that KVI’s are in stock

Maintain ideal stock levels per category

Verify orders and timing of orders

Process returns daily

Evaluate all category damages daily and follow up with suppliers /merchandisers.

Conduct spot checks on stock rotation daily

Ensure stock rotation from back-up store and areas

Maintain Telxon Roster daily to ensure controls over Telxon usage

ENSURE THAT THERE IS NO EXPIRED STOCK ON THE FLOOR

Timeous and correct ordering of stock

Optimize stock turns to improve cash flow

Responsible for stock take figures and results weekly

Verify all order with the Buyer including drop shipments, direct and warehouse orders Skills required

Accurate stock in the right quantities on floor

High stock turns

Conduct spot checks on pricing across all categories to ensure accuracy is maintained ensure discrepancies are rectified with GRV office

Update PLU’s daily

Identify stock that must be marked up or down and follow the procedure to do the adjustments accordingly

Use customer suggestions and complaints to guarantee that the needs of the customers are being met.

Ensure staff adheres to required customer service.

Meet and achieve budgets and targets

Assist in the hiring process of Merchandising Staff

Ensure the staff is trained at all times

Induction and training of new staff members

Scheduling of the staff, ensuring a standby list is in place in the event of absenteeism

Address performance and personnel issues in a timely manner

Take responsibility to meet the performance targets as set by Store/ Senior Management

Aadhere to company Rules and Regulations and Policies and Procedures and ensuring staff compliance there to,

Daily management of staff

Ensure attendance of staff is at the company level required

Self-disciplined and lead by example at all times

**Qualification**:
Grade 12 (Matric)

Years Experience

Salary - Market related

Working Hours - Monday to Sunday (Shifts)