Drive a significant reduction in Albany bread returns in the Western Cape to below the 2% target by leveraging deep category expertise, advanced data analytics, and operational optimisation strategies.
Key Responsibilities:1.
Data Analysis & Strategic Prioritisation Apply the 80/20 principle to identify high-return stores and prioritise interventions.
Develop and maintain heatmaps to target red and amber stores for corrective action.
Analyse SKU-level performance (white, brown, specialty loaves, rolls, GI ranges) to identify high-return SKUs and optimise assortment.
Implement risk-based caps and SKU freezes where necessary.
Maintain a daily Store Order Decision Log to track adjustments and outcomes.
Map store radius, clusters, and travel routes to design an efficient visitation model.
Determine visit frequency based on store risk tiers.
Prepare and cascade weekly insights across the value chain, highlighting root causes, quick wins, and long-term opportunities.
Own car and valid driver's licence; extensive travel across the Western Cape required.3–5 years' experience in FMCG retail or operations, ideally within the bakery or bread category.
Strong understanding of bread shelf-life, rotation standards, and category drivers of waste and shrinkage.
Advanced analytical skills (Excel, Power BI).
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
Project management experience is advantageous.
Core Competencies Analytical and data-driven mindset.
Strong field execution and operational optimisation skills.
Resilient, hands-on, and able to perform under pressure.
Influential communicator with relationship-building ability.
Detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
