Planner: New Stores at Woolworths

Introduction

• Maximise trading opportunities in new stores and modernisation / extensions by providing accurate forecasts of customer demand through management by exception. Optimise inventory management through the supply chain and store catalogues within defined parameters.

Job description

• Maximise the trading opportunities within the product categories for new and extension stores and deliver to a set of KPIs. 
• Review and report on performance against scorecards and implement improvement strategies/levers.
• Project management of New Store openings/ Modernisations/ Extension or closures.
• Communicate and integrate with all key stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure objectives are aligned to achieve Sales, Availability and profitability KPIs for Foods. 
• Provide input and influence the replenishment processes and key inventory levers. 
• Provide input and influence product assortment and space displays in stores to optimise rate of sale and profitable availability. 
• Conduct and share effective reporting and analysis to optimise performance and consider the risks and opportunities in the development of future plans.
• Build relationships with stores to drive effective in store process management. 
• Continuous improvement of processes and ways of working to drive efficiencies and sustainable best practices. 

Minimum requirements

• Ability to influence others, and build and sustain relationships with individuals across functional teams
• Assertive communication skills as well as the ability to manage conflict
• Team player – ability to work effectively and interdependently with diverse team members
• Ability to work independently or without supervision.
• Proactive – ability to anticipate events and plan for them in detail
• Problem solving skills – ability to identify problems and recommend effective solutions
• Attention to detail
• Results driven with ability to meet deadlines

Technical and Functional:

• Trade Optimisation
• Financial Acumen
• Value Chain & Supplier Management
• Project Management
• Trend Analysis
• Fostering Teamwork
• Demonstrating Customer Service

Job Requirements

• 3 to 5 years planning experience in FMCG
• Stores' experience would be an advantage
• Relevant Degree - Retail or business related tertiary qualification would be an advantage
• Travelling will be required and may be required to work weekends where necessary
• Computer literacy and competent excel skills
• Ability to work in a matrix structure
• Valid Driver's licence