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BUYERS (FMCG)
We are looking for persons experienced in Category Buying in the FMCG sector with special emphasis on Food Category Buying
Specific duties include:
- Managing the Suppliers and Categories to ensure volume and profit growth
- Determining Customer offer to meet Customer needs and establish competitive advantage.
- Establishing individual Category plans, consistent with the broader commercial and Category strategy.
- Improving Product Ranges and Ideas to create competitive advantage
- Managing, coaching and supporting the work of the Category Team to maximize effectiveness, margin contribution, and customer offer.
- Developing and maintaining an extensive network of contacts from suppliers to store personnel to ensure excellence in implementation the customer offer in stores.
- Developing and implementing Promotions to increase sales volumes and margins
Prerequisites for this role are:
- Essential skills include buying negotiations and supplier relationship management
- Setting pricing strategy
- Developing and implementing Product and Price Promotions.
- Strong communication, numeracy and forecasting skills
- Experience in Category management and development
- An understanding of the retail market, customer needs and competitors
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
We are looking for experienced Financial Controllers with Retail Industry background and well versed with computerized POS and accounting systems
Specific duties include:
- Co-coordinating the day to day accounting function in a modern, fully computerized environment
- Effective financial management
- Continuous performance analysis to highlight areas of concern
- Monitoring implementation of internal controls at all levels within the organization
- Preparation of monthly management accounts and reports
- Preparation of half yearly and yearly statutory accounts
- Capital expenditure appraisal and project management
- Preparation of annual budgets and variance reporting
Credit control
- Liaison with external and internal auditors
- Attending to Taxation matters
Prerequisites for this role are:
- Member of a recognized institute of accountants, with at least 3 years experience at a senior/middle management level within a large multi-branch organization
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- In-depth experience in a fully computerized working environment including Retail POS Systems
- Highly skilled in spreadsheets, word processing and presentation computer applications
- Experience in managing a large number of subordinate staff
MANAGER RETAIL OPERATIONS
We are looking for experienced Managers with work experience in Merchandising and Store Operations in a FMCG environment
Specific duties include:
- Participate in the development, implementation and review of the Retail Business Strategy
- Instilling leadership and discipline into the Retail Operational Teams across a wide geographical area
- Retail Store Management
- Identify Retail Opportunities across operational areas
- Achieve target Sales Volumes
- Effective and efficient Store Management
- Effective Customer Service
- Implementing Industry Best Practice and Bench Marks
- Setting Sales Targets to store and field staff and performance measurement
- Promote safe working practices within the Retail Work Environment
Prerequisites for this role are:
- Minimum 3 years experience in managing in a large FMCG environment
- Good leadership and communication skills
- High degree of enthusiasm
- Professional Qualification in a related field will be given preference
MERCHANDISE PLANNER
We are looking for an experienced Merchandise Planner to support our procurement team.
Specific Duties Include:
- Working closely with the buying team to develop seasonal and range plans
- Forecasting of stock requirements for all customers
- Assisting the buying team in sourcing key product categories
- Managing buying teams and purchase orders within international timelines
- Management of all aspects of the buying process from order placement to customer delivery
Prerequisites for this role are:
- At least 2 years experience in range planning and forecasting
- Ability to lead and manage a team
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
- Ability to develop relationships with people at all levels within the business
- Sound understanding of buying process for international brands
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with suppliers, customers and members of your team
MARKETING MANAGER
We are looking for an experienced Marketing Manager to work in a retail environment
Specific Duties Include:
- Prepare seasonal and special brochures and catalogs for distribution
- Conduct studies to identify trends to maximize effectiveness of marketing efforts; research targeted markets and evaluate strategies to identify potential customers.
- Manage and coordinate all marketing, advertising and promotional activities
- Analysis of customers, current market conditions and competitors
- Develop and implement marketing plans and projects for new and existing products
- Determine and manage the marketing budget
- Develop competitive pricing strategy
Prerequisites for this role are:
- Business or marketing-related degree or equivalent professional qualification
- At least 5 years experience in all aspects of developing and maintaining marketing strategies in a retail business
- Proven experience in customer and market research
- Relevant product and retail industry knowledge
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
We are looking for a senior HR Manager with strategic management capability and ability to drive change in a multi faceted business. This is an executive management position.
Specific Duties Include:
- Lead the HR function in a large diversified conglomerate
- Be responsible for the preparation, execution and administration of HR strategies and operations.
- Be responsible for recruitment and selection, training and development, reward systems, performance management and appraisal systems, compensation and benefits, negotiation of union agreements, management development and succession planning, employee relations, change management and general employment policies and procedures e.g. payroll, health and safety, equal opportunities, diversity.
- Provide consultations to the senior management and assist the group with manpower planning as well as advise management on various interpretations of legislations and company policies.
Prerequisites for this role are:
- Possess a degree in Human Resources Management /Industrial Relations or equivalent qualification. Masters Degree is preferred
- 10 - 15 years of hands on experience in a similar role
- Applicant must be willing to be based in Papua New Guinea
- Commercially minded and flexible
- Able to confidently work at strategic and operational levels
- Able to communicate effectively at all levels
- Knowledge of employment laws, Training and OHS regulations
Package
Attractive and negotiable base salaries depending upon qualifications and experience
- Furnished company housing
- Company Car
- Medical benefits
- Annual Passage grants to and from Philippines
- Superannuation and leave benefits
Please apply by email to vacancy@carpenters.com.fj giving phone contacts.
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