Analyse key Sourcing and Supply Chain metrics within the division in order to identify opportunities for process and efficiency enhancements throughout the supply chain pipeline.
Lead and engage with key stakeholders in order to prepare and implement enhancement projects.
Partner with the Supply Chain and Sourcing teams in the delivery of the strategy, objectives and standards.
Analysis and Investigation1) Monitor and analyse the key metrics across Supply Chain and Sourcing in order to measure performance and highlight potential risk or opportunities to the business.
2) Investigate ways in which to enhance business processes, improve efficiencies and reduce costs / waste in the pipeline for optimal results and to maximize additional profitability opportunities. 3)Provide support to sourcing and merch on queries regarding port lead days, ship by dates & closure periods Communication and Reporting 1.Communication to merch and sourcing on delays of shipments and to quantify affect of the order book
2.Communication with Shipping team on light load approvals, container and shipping issues 3.Communicate and implement process across key stakeholders on goods at returns dept or United due to recalls/SOR/Quality defects 4.Compile evaluate and analyse reports on key measures across supply chain to maintain agility and optimization
Degree in Supply Chain / Logistics
Minimum 4 Years of experience
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel, Supply Chain
and Sourcing, Analytical Thinking, Organisational Skills, Effective
Communication, Relationship Management, Process Orientation, Project
Management, Presentation Skills
Overall Business Acumen
Mr Price Group Limited is an omni-channel, fashion value retailer. The Group retails apparel, homeware and sportswear and is one of the fastest growing retailers in South Africa.
Our History:
1885 - The first John Orrs store opens
1934 - The first Hub store opens
1952 - John Orrs is listed on the JSE
1967 - Acquisition of two Miladys stores
1986 - Laurie Chiappini and Stewart Cohen, together with BOE, acquire a major shareholding in John Orr Holdings
1987 - The first Mr Price store opens
1991 - Laurie Chiappini and Stewart Cohen acquire control of the Group from BOE
1993 - Launch of the Mr Price Group Share Partnership Initiative
1996 - Acquisition of Galaxy & Co. and Sheet Street
1997 - Alastair McArthur is appointed as CEO
1998 - Mr Price Home launched
2000 - Mr Price opens stores in Botswana and Namibia
2001 - Specialty Stores becomes MR Price Group
2005 - Over 100 million units are sold across the group
2006 - Sale of the Hub and Galaxy divisions
2007 - Launch of Mr Price Sport stores and Mr Price Franchising
2008 - Miladys wins the Orange Index award for excellence in customer service
2008 - Mr Price Apparel is voted the most loved and most frequented retail apparel brand
for the first time
2008 - This year Mr Price Home is voted the most loved and most frequented homeware retailer
2011 - Retail sales exceed R10 billion and profit attributable to shareholders exceeds R1 billion
for the first time
2011 - The group celebrates the 25th anniversary of change in control, recording a CAGR share of 25.3% and headline earnings per share of 23.5% over this period
2012 - First Corporate owned Mr Price store opens in Lagos, Nigeria
2013 - Mr Price launches its online store
