SOURCING & PRODUCTION ASSISTANT - CONTRACT Listing reference: woolw_000817 Listing status: Under Review Apply by: 26 March 2024 Position summary Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain Location: Cape Town Contract: Fixed Term Contract EE position: No Introduction Support the sourcing specialists with all administration aligned to the procurement of product, distribution of samples, order management and tracking the product critical path. Build strong relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders to ensure on time delivery of product. Support Sourcing Specialist with Supplier Management and Sourcing Administration• Compile Supplier Roll-Up and construct Supplier Scorecards• Calculate landed costs on PLM• Consolidate volume flows and drops• Support with Supplier capacity and production plans• Assist new Suppliers through the onboarding process• Respond to Supplier queries in a timely manner to foster effective communication• Update PLM information at in time with the required level of detail Conduct Physical Sample Management• Coordinate the inflow and outflow of physical samples in line with Technical Product Development requirements, and update electronic receipt in PLM. • Receive and return physical samples and Lab Dips / Print Strike-Offs to either Buyers or Suppliers as needed Support the costing and negotiation processes, and conduct quote administration of approved costs• Update quotes• Recalculate quotes• Create Supplier Requests• Add Quote to Supplier Request and issue Supplier Requests Conduct Order Management, Product and Shipment Tracking to ensure OTIF delivery•Raise PO's / Contracts and amendments in line with the Critical Path and publish to suppliers• Conduct order management and product tracking and enable in season trading.• Track on time AQL submissions, packing lists/declared shipment quantities and cargo bookings• Raise any issues / delays and liaise with relevant stakeholders (Planning, Buying, Design, Supply Chain and Processing Warehouse) to ensure OTIF delivery. Coordinate with Supply Chain• Ensure that all development, pre-production, and production samples are approved for quality control.• Co-ordinate reticketing and sample requests with supply chain and warehouse  Collate Data, Analyse and Report• Conduct ongoing data collation, assessment, and analysis as input to sourcing decision making and Supplier Relationship Management• Provide input into Supplier Performance Reviews• Provide relevant reports and updates to the Sourcing Specialist as required. •Relevant tertiary qualification in Clothing retail/manufacturing. •3-5 years or more relevant experience in manufacturing and/or retail.•Understanding of Imports and Supply Chain Logistics#J-18808-Ljbffr