Planner: Long Life (12 Months Contract) at Woolworths

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
• 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)
• Own forecast accuracy, bias, and exception management through regular Forecast vs Actual performance reviews

Minimum requirements
 Behavioural

• Good analytical and numerical ability
• 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
•  Ability to convert analysis into clear commercial insights and recommendations
•  Confident in engaging and influencing stakeholders using data and facts

Technical and Functional

• Value Engineering
• Pricing and Margin Management
• Industry Understanding
• Project Management
• Quality Management
• Advanced Excel capability (pivots, scenario planning)
• Ability to manage large SKU counts across multiple supply base

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