Industrial Engineer - Operations Executive

Key Areas of Responsibilities: Focus on leading the Group strategy in terms of operations and revise, as necessary, to improve current business performance and deliver a strategy that includes the following: Market trends & dynamics, the companys competitive position, opportunities, and the strategy for the medium-term (5 years) Cohesive view for each channel of trade of how to win and deliver a 5-year financial shape by channel of trade Develop strategic insights into the existing business & geography Establish a regional view of competitor activity and strategic intent and monitor competitive moves and external market trends, amending the strategy accordingly Explore and define growth opportunities aligned to the strategy and develop the economic value attributable to individual strategy options Brand health management Business intelligence Effective operations management Manage and grow relationship between customer and suppliers Manage budgets and profitability targets Monthly store performance reviews with region, construct corrective plans, manage and monitor Project management Region sales performance management Sales management / profitability Sales, market and channel analysis Supplier management Team management & leadership Manage the promotional grid Requirements: BEng Industrial Engineering Degree Sound knowledge of FMCG / Retail / Wholesale / Merchandising industry experience is essential Strong field marketing knowledge coupled with a commercial mind-set Excellent networking skills - a high level of interpersonal and relationship-building skills Eye for business, commercial experience and knowledge Strong analytical skills and understanding of financials with a high attention to detail Accurate and numerate, with the ability to both conceptualize and translate concepts into operational actions Ability to turn data into useful and significant management information and insights and to present it effective Proficiency using Microsoft Office (advanced Excel) Valid drivers license required Ability to travel essential

Location: Richards Bay, ZA

Posted Date: 2/26/2025