Project Manager ? Albany Returns

6 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Smollan Full time R400 000 - R600 000 per year

Drive a significant reduction in Albany bread returns in the Western Cape to below the 2% target by leveraging deep category expertise, advanced data analytics, and operational optimisation strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Data Analysis & Strategic Prioritisation

  • Apply the 80/20 principle to identify high-return stores and prioritise interventions.
  • Develop and maintain heatmaps to target red and amber stores for corrective action.
  • Analyse SKU-level performance (white, brown, specialty loaves, rolls, GI ranges) to identify high-return SKUs and optimise assortment.
  • Implement risk-based caps and SKU freezes where necessary.
  • Maintain a daily Store Order Decision Log to track adjustments and outcomes.
  • Map store radius, clusters, and travel routes to design an efficient visitation model.
  • Determine visit frequency based on store risk tiers.

  • Prepare and cascade weekly insights across the value chain, highlighting root causes, quick wins, and long-term opportunities.

  • Own car and valid driver's licence; extensive travel across the Western Cape required.

  • 3–5 years' experience in FMCG retail or operations, ideally within the bakery or bread category.
  • Strong understanding of bread shelf-life, rotation standards, and category drivers of waste and shrinkage.
  • Advanced analytical skills (Excel, Power BI).
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
  • Project management experience is advantageous.

Core Competencies

  • Analytical and data-driven mindset.
  • Strong field execution and operational optimisation skills.
  • Resilient, hands-on, and able to perform under pressure.
  • Influential communicator with relationship-building ability.
  • Detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
  • Passionate about bread freshness and quality standards.

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