Sourcing & Production Assistant - Home Group
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
Support Sourcing Specialist with Supplier Management and Sourcing Administration
· Calculate landed costs on PLM
· Consolidate volume flows and drops
· Respond to Supplier queries in a timely manner to foster effective communication
· Update PLM information at in time with the required level of detail
Conduct Physical Sample Management
· Coordinate the inflow and outflow of physical samples in line with Technical Product Development requirements, and update electronic receipt in PLM
· Receive and return physical samples and Lab Dips / Print Strike-Offs to either Buyers or Suppliers as needed
Conduct Order Management, Product and Shipment Tracking to ensure OTIF delivery
· Raise PO's / Contracts and amendments in line with the Critical Path and publish to suppliers
· Conduct order management and product tracking and enable in season trading.
· Track on time AQL submissions, packing lists/declared shipment quantities and cargo bookings
· Raise any issues / delays and liaise with relevant stakeholders (Planning, Buying, Design, Supply Chain and Processing Warehouse) to ensure OTIF delivery.
Coordinate with Supply Chain
· Co-ordinate reticketing and sample requests with supply chain and warehouse
Collate Data, Analyse and Report
· Provide input into Supplier Performance Reviews
Minimum requirements
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
· Demonstrates passion and commitment for excellence, the customer, the Woolies brand, each other, transformation, Sustainability and South Africa.
· Role models the Woolies Values
· Demonstrates a commitment to high performance, is delivery focused and goal driven, flexible and thrives on and responds to performance feedback
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
· SELF: Understands themselves and the impact they have on the people they interact with and the organisation culture. Self-motivated.
· INTERACT: Builds strong networks and strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Engages and connects people to enable delivery of the plan.
· BUSINESS: Are consistent in their decision making and owns the consequences thereof due to strong business understanding and commercial knowledge. Demonstrates attention to detail and reacts to commercial issues in the BU.
TECHNICAL & FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
· Numerate
· Time Management
· Contract & PO Management (local & international)
· Supplier Engagement
· Supply Chain Knowledge
· Advanced PLM Skills
· Advanced Excel Skills and ability to operate in a Windows based environment
BEHAVIOURAL
· Customer Centric
· Planning & Organising
· Analytical & Attention to Detail
· Teamwork
· Adaptability
· Problem Solving
· Communication
JOB REQUIREMENTS
· 3-5 years or more relevant experience in manufacturing and/or retail.
· Understanding of Imports and Supply Chain Logistics
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
· Desirable / preferred criteria which would be advantageous and assist in distinguishing between candidates once the job requirements have been met.
