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  • Posted: Mar 5, 2020
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    Clicks Group is a retail-led healthcare group which has been listed on the JSE Limited since 1996. Through market-leading retail brands Clicks, GNC, The Body Shop, Claire's and Musica, the group has over 795 stores across southern Africa. Clicks Group is a leader in the healthcare market where Clicks has the largest retail pharmacy chain with over 473...
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    Category Planner ( 1 Year contract) Medicinal & External Health Category

    Purpose and Objectives:

    • To meet overall business objectives by developing category sales, gross profit and inventory plans (merchandise plans) based on the operating plan on an annual basis and review on an on-going basis. 
    • To translate the new product inventory flow plan into store specific allocations by setting the initial allocation quantities when launching products into the business to maximise stock efficiencies.
    • To generate and collate information and then apply sound business thinking to provide the category team with insights to assist the team to plan and manage the category effectively.
    • To incorporate the consensus demand forecast into the category plans (COP and financials) in order to achieve the agreed business stock objectives.
    • To follow the promotions process and then provide insights based on the input from the demand planning systems which adds value to the quantification process of the category promotional volumes.
    • To provide insights for the Range Review process based on the analysis of the relevant information to add value to the quantification process of new lines and space changes.
    • To ensure de-ranged products are exited and sold through within the specified time frames.
    • To contribute favourably to category and SIOP meetings and regularly review performance indicators, such as sales, inventory, operations and planning, keeping the business updated on financial performance versus market and plan.
    • To prepare, report, and communicate sales, GP and inventory measurements, conduct post mortems on events to management (sales, inventory plan vs. targets).
    • To collaborate with Category to ensure top down forecast aligns with OTB forecast within the planning horizon.

    Requirements

    Job Related Knowledge

    Essential

    • Knowledge and understanding of planning process including stock flow and stock availability
    • Knowledge of planning systems and variables
    • Knowledge of supply chain processes
    • Knowledge of all merchandise functions - e.g., buying, supply chain
    • Knowledge of financial planning
    • Knowledge of assortment management and range reviews
    • Knowledge of demand or supplier planning / forecasting

    Job Experience

    Essential

    • 3 years in FMCG retail or other related working environments as a Planner

     Education

    • Relevant B.Com Degree (Essential)

     Job Related Competencies

    • Deciding and Initiating Action 
    • Persuading and Influencing 
    • Presenting and Communicating Information 
    • Analysing 
    • Planning and Organising 
    • Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
    • Adapting and Responding to Change 
    • Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
    • Ability to effectively communicate laterally and upward dependant on the stakeholder and feedback required

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Clicks Group on www.linkedin.com to apply

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