Status: Online
Application Deadline: 23 August 2024
Position Overview
Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade
Category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale, and Supply Chain
Location: Cape Town
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Employment Equity: Not applicable
Introduction
Are you passionate about fashion retail? Do you want to understand how products are selected and how customer preferences shape buying decisions? If you have expertise in relationship building and planning and hold a qualification in fashion, retail, or interior design, a career in buying might be ideal for you.
Job Responsibilities
- Contribute creatively and conceptually to design and range development.
- Develop innovative fashion ranges that align with customer needs.
- Oversee product design and construction processes.
- Conduct ongoing product analysis.
- Provide design briefs to suppliers.
- Contribute to planning and strategy sessions.
- Negotiate with suppliers.
- Analyze customer behaviors and preferences.
- Monitor global and local fashion trends.
Application Requirements
To be considered, please submit the following documents:
- A comprehensive CV.
- A copy of your university academic transcript.
If you encounter issues uploading multiple files, combine them into a single document or PDF before submitting.
Minimum Qualifications
- A relevant 3-year qualification in Fashion Design, Clothing Management, Textiles, or Consumer Science.
- Strong commercial acumen.
- Knowledge of trading principles.
- A keen eye for style and trends.
- Effective negotiation skills.
- Attention to detail.
Position: Trainee Planner
Listing Reference: woolw_000918
Status: Online
Application Deadline: 23 August 2024
Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade
Job Category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale, and Supply Chain
Location: Cape Town
Contract Type: Fixed Term
EE Position: No
Overview:
Are you enthusiastic about retail, data analysis, and forecasting? Woolworths is seeking a planner who excels in analytical skills to ensure the optimal product assortment for stores. A degree or diploma in retail, business, or management is required, along with strong numeracy and data analysis skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze product, store, and customer performance
- Forecast sales
- Manage margins and markdowns
- Plan merchandise (both preseason and in-season)
- Oversee new store openings, extensions, and closures
- Build assortments through range reviews
- Manage allocation and assortment administration
- Handle supplier relationships and store coordination
Minimum Qualifications:
- Relevant 3-year degree in Commerce, Accounting Sciences, Economics, Business Science, Statistics, or a similar numerate field
- Strong data analysis and inferential skills
- High numeracy with a strategic, detail-oriented approach
- Knowledge of trading and commercial principles
- Excellent planning, organizing, and decision-making abilities
- Team-oriented with a focus on analytical thinking
Application Instructions: To apply, attach the following documents:
- Full CV
- Copy of your university academic transcript
If you encounter issues uploading multiple files, consolidate them into a single PDF before submission.
Position Title: Trainee Technologist
Reference: woolw_000919
Status: Online
Application Deadline: 23 August 2024
Position Overview
Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade
Category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale, and Supply Chain
Location: Cape Town
Contract Type: Fixed Term
EE Position: No
About the Role
At Woolworths, we are committed to excellence in quality, sustainability, and innovation. Our guiding principle is Woolworths Exceptional Quality™. As a Trainee Technologist, you will play a key role in developing high-quality products by collaborating with suppliers and partners to enhance processes. To join our team, a relevant diploma or degree in garment technology, textiles, pattern making, or commercial studies is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee garment and fabric approval processes
- Manage product development and execution, providing technical support
- Ensure adherence to quality management standards
- Monitor product safety and functionality
- Handle vendor relationships
- Drive improvements in product and process
- Conduct trend research and initiate innovative ideas
- Introduce products with distinct features
Application Instructions
To be considered for this role, you must submit the following documents:
- A comprehensive CV
- A copy of your university academic transcript
If you experience difficulties attaching multiple documents, combine them into a single file or PDF for submission.
Minimum Qualifications
- A relevant three-year qualification in Garment Technology, Production Management, Textiles, Pattern Making, or a related field
- Strong product knowledge
- Detail-oriented approach
- Customer-focused mindset
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills