Junior Planner / Allocator

Job Summary Planning Strategy: Understand the business strategy and assist in developing product strategies by channel, as well as range building in line with the business vision. Develop an integrated planning process that deals with customer demand, upselling opportunities in high demand end uses, EOL & stock to management in accordance with budgeted guidance (OTB), to consume against future seasons. Evaluate customer sell through data for forecasting purposes and to support recommendations for range decisions. Retail Store Allocation : Monitor sell-through by store and webstore Stock level management as per capacity - Re-allocates stock through inter-branch transfers to ensure the right stock is in the right store (stores never over or under stocked) Rotating inventory as per the seasonal plan set out by the Retail Planner. Supply stores with a detailed sku list of stock to be returned/rotated during season Track stock in transit to ensure delivery to stores take place on time. Own and manage store planograms implemented by Visual Merchandiser Retail team management on store level to ensure inventory plan is executed as per the seasonal plan from Retail Planner. Accountable to have the right stock at the right time and the right store Marketing Align with marketing to ensure styles are in store at the right time to support windows Set up and implement new retail store Handle new store openings as per the project management timeline Reports Weekly retail reports (per store & consolidated): Top 10 models, bottom 10 models, percentage contribution to total units, NPI % contribution, weekly revenue per store vs. same week period of previous year vs. target, ASP's, etc.Report to Ops Managers, Head Office and Agents. General Be dedicated to meet all targets and deadlines Necessary competencies for success Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind Action Oriented : Enjoys working hard, is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging Presentation Skills: Is effective in a variety of formal presentation settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, with peers, direct reports and bosses Quick Learner: Learns quickly when facing problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyses both successes and failure for clues to improvement Informing: Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team, unit and/or organization Decision Quality: Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment Process Management : Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; can simplify complex processes Standing Alone: Will stand up and be counted; doesnt shirk personal responsibility; can be counted on when times are rough Directing Others: Is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretching objectives; is a clear communicator Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture Qualifications and Skills: Grade 12 or equivalent Degree in Retail, Business or any other related field 3 years experience in merchandise planning and allocating in a retail environment Strategic agility and able to articulate a vision and purpose. Advanced Excel skills Perks & Benefits You get to work for a rapidly expanding distributor with aspirational brands Gym & Shower facilities Personal Trainer Yoga Pension Fund Medical aid with Gap cover Staff Allocation (R10 000 Retail Value per annum). Staff discount (50% off for you and your family across all the brands within the group) Healthy Lunch subsidy Company performance incentive scheme Long-service incentives Holistic Employee Wellness programme The group prides itself in its effort to drive continuous employee engagement activities to enable a connected culture. Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 2 weeks from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful

Location: Cape Town Region, ZA

Posted Date: 11/8/2024