Forecasting Buyer - JHB North at SoluGrowth Pty Ltd

Description

• SoluGrowth is looking for a dynamic individual to join the team as the Forecaster for Parts and Accessories. This role requires a strong product and industry knowledge for the bicycle accessories market. The new team member will be responsible for the full ownership of Parts and Accessories and driving the growth of this business in the South African market space. The New Team member will also be involved with inventory management and procurement for directly owned stores. This role will suit an entrepreneurial personality type that enjoys gathering qualitative data on market trends and using this to drive the quantitative sales forecasts and projections.

Responsibilities

• Managing quantitative demand forecasts for products
• Manage product information and communication with business partners
• Selection of product range for the South African Market
• Gathering qualitative data on market trends from all business elements
• Formulating actionable plans to supply market with products
• Manage variance between supply plan and sales plan through S&OP process
• Establish pricing strategy with sales team
• Prepare and present sales, forecasting and inventory analytics for management team
• Parts and Accessories monthly orders based on demand plans
• Managing incoming shipments and custom clearance
• Managing inventory management at Retail Stores
• Assessing and ordering monthly stock for Retail Stores
• Other projects as assigned

Requirements

• Fluent in English
• Tertiary education in a relevant field
• Prior experience in finished goods forecasting and inventory management
• Knowledge of international shipping preferred
• Retail and understanding of end consumers
• Must have experience working with external vendors
• Prior international business experience preferred
• Excellent communication and follow up skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• John Galt Forecasting software experience a plus
• International travel