Perishable Manager

A large retail group is looking for a dynamic and skilled individual to take upon the role as a Perishables Manager

Purpose: to effectively manage the perishables department.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

Management of the department staff; plans and controls the daily activities, conducts meetings and enforces discipline.

Buying of products; determines the replenishment requirements, negotiates prices with suppliers and coordinates any returns as well as stock rotation.

Conduct on-the-job training and coaching to your team by motivating and developing them to achieve objectives & strategies.

Product merchandising; allocate space for internal/external merchandisers and check for promotions and pricing of goods.

Ensure that merchandising standards are on par and that correct PI Labels on shelves

Controlling shrinkage; ensures stock in warehouse is at optimum levels and monitors shrinkage levels.

Promotional advertising; purchases additional stock for promotions, coordinates in-store promotions.

General Admin; checking invoice pricing, monitors the rate of sale of product

**Requirements**:
Grade 12 (Matric)

At least 1 year experience as a Perishables Manager.

Proficient in MS Office Applications.

EXPERIENCE IN THE RETAIL INDUSTRY IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS POSITION

**Job Types**: Permanent, Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)