Decor Production Manager Job at Woolworths in Cape Town

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Job Title: Decor Production Manager II (Marketing) - Head Office/Western Cape/210214


AA/EE:     Applicable    
Contract     Permanent
Location:     Western Cape    
Available:     ASAP
Category:     Retail    
Offer:     Market Related
Reporting To:     N/A    
Job Grade:     Junior Mgt & Entry Level Specialists
Division:     Planning and Marketing    
Positions:     1
Introduction
To manage Corporate Stores Visual Merchandise décor production by ensuring good quality production, adherence to deadlines and budget management
Minimum Requirements

Technical & Functional Competencies

    Relevant qualification
    5 years relevant production experience
    Extensive knowledge of repro and print processes
    Extensive knowledge of MS computer packages, especially Excel
    Ability to analyse and interpret information
    Understanding of design
    Creative ability
    Good negotiation skills
    Visual discernment, colour distinction and co-ordination
    Planning and organizing
    Project management skills and experience
    Attention to detail
    Strong ability to multi-task

"As a proud South African brand, Woolworths is committed to transformation. Meeting our employment equity goals will be taken into account in our recruitment decisions”
Job Specification
Effectively integrate with the Creative Managers and Visual Merchandise Design Manager before concept sign off.
Manage the printing production process of all promotions.
Source competitive quotes from printing suppliers and challenge the existing supplier base to ensure effective budget management.
Source new suppliers to ensure newness and innovation.
Timeously action the brief received from the Creative Manager by developing DI’s/order forms and sourcing quotes from various suppliers.
Place orders with suppliers and develop the DI’s for the suppliers as per signed off cost estimates
Manage the reproduction of images by placing high resolution images into production for retouching, colour correction and approval of colour.
Ensure accurate budget management by accurately recording all quotes, completing the accurate budgeting of all seasonal elements and timeous budget sign off.
Manage logistical activities with regards to the despatch of visual décor to stores
Management of store décor queries/requests
Recording of detailed information regarding all stores (sizes, specific store requirements, etc)


How to Apply:

http://woolworths.pnet.co.za/index.php?s=advert_view&g=3910&x=1626647&i=2276&pop=1

Deadline: 07/03/2014