Temp Catergory Controller

Overview

Temporary Category Controller

We are looking for a Temporary Category Controller to provide administrative and operational support to the Category Manager. This role will suit someone with FMCG experience, strong Excel skills and exposure to buying, replenishment, stock management and supplier administration.

The successful candidate will assist the Category Manager with day-to-day category administration, basic replenishment buying and reporting.

• Assisting with category and replenishment administration
• Monitoring inbound and outbound service levels
• Managing vendor and account information
• Proactively assisting with out-of-stock management
• Removing discontinued stock items as per supplier information
• Capturing added-demand products
• Ensuring promotional quantities are correct
• Monitoring stock levels, stock age and unproductive inventory
• Checking that products are listed correctly on AS400
• Listing new products on AS400
• Ensuring system data is clean and accurate, including prices and quantities
• Preparing daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports
• Coordinating marketing communication to retailers and suppliers
• Assisting with any other reasonable tasks as required

• Matric / Grade 12
• Marketing or Purchasing related Degree/Diploma
• 1–2 years’ experience within an FMCG-related environment
• MS Office experience
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Customer-focused approach
• Able to work under pressure
• Organised and systematic
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• High stress tolerance