Assistant: Merchandise - Hi Division

TFG (The Foschini Group); Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Merchandise Administrator II to manage price changes, communicate with stores, and generate reports. The ideal candidate should have a matric qualification and experience in a similar role, along with strong Excel skills and attention to detail. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that drives results and embraces growth.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in the same or similar role.
• Knowledge of internal systems would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage price changes and ensure accurate updates.
• Communicate with stores for updates and instructions.
• Handle JDA management and process replacement orders.
• Resolve unmatched invoices and load styles into the system.
• Generate weekly supplier reports and handle ad hoc reporting.

Skills

Good Excel skills

Attention to detail

Good Microsoft Office skills

Education

Matric

Job description

Overview

The Merchandise Administrator II is responsible for managing price changes and ensuring accurate updates. They communicate with stores via Yoobic for various updates and instructions, handle JDA management, and process replacement orders and manage ITSM tickets. They also resolve unmatched invoices, load styles into the system, generate weekly supplier reports, and handle ad hoc reporting requests. Additionally, they analyse good and poor performing styles and monitor the performance of promotional styles.

Key Responsibilities

• Price changes
• Yoobic communication to stores
• JDA management i.e. adding & removing of stores and attributes
• Replacement orders
• ITSM
• Manual payments to stores and suppliers
• Unmatched invoices
• Loading of styles
• Weekly Supplier Reports
• Ad hoc reporting requested
• Managing the department mailbox
• Store & order queries
• Good and poor performing styles analysed
• Performance monitored on promotional styles
• Data checked for inconsistencies
• Verbal and written reporting, coherent, relevant and accurate
• Effective interpretation and understanding of the interrelationship between data variables
• Optimal use of systems ensured
• Any concerns addressed with the relevant people
• Feedback given on an on-going and structured basis to customers and external suppliers

Qualifications And Experience

• Matric is essential
• 1-2 years of experience in the same or similar role
• Knowledge of internal systems would be advantageous

Skills

• Good Excel & Microsoft Office skills
• Must be able to be proactive and attention to detail is important

Behaviours

• Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• Demonstrates Self-awareness - accurately perceives and reflects on personal strengths and areas of development
• Drives Results - sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
• 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
• Nimble learning - quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment
• Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
• Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation

Please ensure your Line Manager is aware of and supports your application before applying for this role.

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

About Us

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 Team

Hi is uniquely positioned within retail spaces to offer inspiration of style and self-expression through tech. Hi offers a range of connected lifestyle products and are renowned for their must-have mobile technology hardware and related accessories. This includes smartphones, laptops, tablets, TVs, gaming, audio, fitness, and smart home accessories, as well as prepaid data and airtime.