Company
PEP SA
Reference #
240001
Published
18/04/2019
Contract Type
Permanent
Salary
Market Related
Location
Parow Industria, Western Cape, South Africa
Introduction
Welcome to PEP!
PEP is Africa’s largest single brand retailer operating around 2200 stores in Southern Africa. As well as clothing and footwear, PEP sells homeware, FMCG, cellular and airtime products and also offers a range of other services such as cash-backs, Capfin (for loans), funeral policies, cross-border money transfers, selected bill payments, Flash electricity tokens, a VISA debit card called PEPplus and more…PEP employs more than 17000 people who are united by one of the strongest corporate cultures in the world called Sikhula KunYe (which means we are growing together).PEP conducts more than 265 million customer transactions and sells around 600 million products per year. It sells 50% of all cellular handsets, 55% of all schoolwear and 72% of all school shoes in South Africa. Since 1965 PEP has aimed to delight their remarkable customers who on a very small budget make it possible for their families to live with dignity and pride.
PEP is Africa’s largest single brand retailer operating around 2200 stores in Southern Africa. As well as clothing and footwear, PEP sells homeware, FMCG, cellular and airtime products and also offers a range of other services such as cash-backs, Capfin (for loans), funeral policies, cross-border money transfers, selected bill payments, Flash electricity tokens, a VISA debit card called PEPplus and more…PEP employs more than 17000 people who are united by one of the strongest corporate cultures in the world called Sikhula KunYe (which means we are growing together).PEP conducts more than 265 million customer transactions and sells around 600 million products per year. It sells 50% of all cellular handsets, 55% of all schoolwear and 72% of all school shoes in South Africa. Since 1965 PEP has aimed to delight their remarkable customers who on a very small budget make it possible for their families to live with dignity and pride.
Job Functions
Creative,Marketing,Process Development,Product Management,Purchasing,Quality Control,Retail
Industries
Fmcg (Fast Moving Consumer Goods Sector),Retail
Specification
DEPARTMENT: FMCG
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To develop successful private label products for PEP (FMCG) across non-foods and confectionery
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop private label products for non-foods (toiletries, household, cleaning, baby) & confectionery
Develop Brand dossier for all private labels
Coordinate development across buying teams and multiple suppliers
Manage multiple design agencies
Manage the briefing process and timelines with designers and suppliers
Stay updated on trends in the private label industry
Compliance with the CPA and other relevant legislation
Requirements
JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS
Relevant Degree or Diploma (e.g. Design, Retail, Marketing or Commercial)
3 years minimum experience in private label
3 years minimum experience new product development for a retailer
Packaging experience of non-foods and confectionery
Brand building experience would be an added advantage
Computer Literacy: MS Office
Competencies required: Planning, organizing and control; Building and maintaining relationships; Good communicator; Confident; Creative; Business Acumen; Negotiation and influencing; Building and maintaining relationships and ability to function independently
Relevant Degree or Diploma (e.g. Design, Retail, Marketing or Commercial)
3 years minimum experience in private label
3 years minimum experience new product development for a retailer
Packaging experience of non-foods and confectionery
Brand building experience would be an added advantage
Computer Literacy: MS Office
Competencies required: Planning, organizing and control; Building and maintaining relationships; Good communicator; Confident; Creative; Business Acumen; Negotiation and influencing; Building and maintaining relationships and ability to function independently