FMCG Planner at PEP

The purpose of the planner is to manage the allocation process and plan and control stock to achieve maximum sales and profit targets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• In-season performance management of stock
• Analysis of performance data and develop pre-season business plans
• Sales and Stock planning and allocation management 
• Product Management (Monitor, analyse and make recommendations of product life cycles)
• Supply chain  and Supplier management
• Coaching and supervising
• Store support and visits
• Ad hoc projects

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS

• Commercial or Statistical degree or diploma
• Experience in FMCG will be advantageous 
• Computer Literacy (MS Office) as well as experience in planning tools, i.e. Arthur/EP
• Min 3 years of retail planning experience
• Competencies required: Problem assessment; decision making; detail orientation; planning, organising and control; business acumen; stress tolerance; relationship building and confidence
• Good communication skills and a team player that can cope in a dynamic environment.