Introduction
Maximise trading opportunities by providing accurate forecasts of customer demand through management by exception, optimising inventory management through the supply chain within defined parameters.
Job Description
Optimise profitability through effective management of a set of KPI’s through effective analysis and reporting.
Contribute to the Department / Category Strategy with a specific focus on planning objectives and requirements.
Using Data Analytics, identify opportunities for improvements and provide intelligence to matrix team, supply chain and value chain
Monitor and track against the plan
Participate and provide input into assortment and space planning to maximize trading opportunities
Provide input in development of Long Term Tactical plans and supply management
Build and develop relationships with all key stakeholders (internal and external)
Minimum requirements
Behavioural
Good analytical and numerical ability to deal with large volume of data
Strong Merchant Skills
Resilience and multi-tasking
Attention to detail is very important and a thorough mind set
Strong planning and organisational skills / ability
Good business acumen, judgment and problem-solving skills / ability
Ability to deliver good results in a stressful environment.
Team player with strong integration skills
Technical and Functional
Value Engineering
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Management
Financial Acumen
Pricing and Margin Understanding
Industry Understanding
Project Management
Quality Management
Job Requirements
2 to 3 years of FMCG / planning experience
Stores’ experience would be an advantage
Retail or business-related tertiary qualification or FMT Planning Graduate would be an advantage
Relevant Commercial / Retail degree
Valid driver’s license advantageous
Should be flexible to travel and may be required to work weekends where necessary
Computer literacy and competent excel skills
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