Marketing Operations Manager

• Manage and direct formal annual category, brand and product plans to achieve financial and growth and profitability/GP
• Create, plan, manage and execute campaigns to achieve category and brand plans
• New Product Development
• Drive the research and monitoring of market trends and competitor strategies
• Identify and introduce innovative ingredients, packaging, technologies, products, concepts and ideas that are commercially viable
• Direct and ensure efficient stock planning and stock movement in collaboration with Procurement and Operations
• Department including:
• 1. Manage and guide annual growth targets and forecasts by brand and SKU
• 2. Ensure sufficient promotional activity and innovation to drive required stock turn
• 3. Ensure stock is cleared prior to ageing / expiry
• Manage product costing effectively within required purchasing and packaging parameters and partner and communicate/negotiate with manufacturers and suppliers
• Manage supplier relationships with regards to Agreements, Processes and Business requirements
• Ensure all products are legal, compliant and appropriate for Exports and CAMS, focusing on labels and ingredients
• Project management
• Lead, manage and develop people within the Department
• Improve and implement efficient systems and processes

• Strategic approach
• Creative problem solving
• A post Grade 12 (Degree or similar) qualification is a requisite and RPL will be taken into account
• A proven track record of at least 5 years in a similar role
• Strong negotiating, organisational and time management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Able to coach, manage and grow people.
• Ability to deal with variety of people in a customer orientated, friendly manner
• Ability to work independently
• Strong computer skills on office administrative packages (incl. Outlook, MS Word, Excel) and ERP system
• Ability to agree and achieve deadlines and function in stressful environment
• Ability to prioritise tasks and deadlines
• Flexibility in respect of time and mobility
• Valid driver’s license

People Dimension