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To be accountable for forecast accuracy within the allocated categories
To be accountable for optimized inventory levels within the allocated categories and minimum order quantity within the allocated categories
To partner with the Category Managers on the development of pre-season sales, markdown, margin, and inventory plans
To analyze and propose to the merchandising department top line shifts in the assortment investment at the category level
At the category level monitor projections, inventory flow and seasonal sell-off plans as well as validate monthly forecast for open to buy management
To recognize and reconcile forecast exceptions to track and manage sales against forecast and validate forecast for OTB management
To determine causal factors impacting forecasts and respond appropriately, (weather, moving events, promotions etc.)
To ensure effective stakeholder management and engagement in order to determine trends, identify new products, evaluate risks and determine inventory and replenishment requirements
To generate and deliver accurate and timely management reports and maintain key metrics against goals in order to analyze forecast performance and ensure forecast accuracy and inventory optimization Clicks Group
To effectively analyze post promotional and event data to determine opportunities and improve future forecasts
To effectively lead and prepare for the consensus forecast meetings with key stakeholders in order to enhance key insights and decisions taken
To ensure the effective execution of the range review process and decision making in order to assist the Category Team to determine optimal range.
Minimum requirements
Essential
Retail / FMCG Demand Forecasting, Supply Chain and Logistics
Data analysis models
Ability to understand and fine tune algorithms for optimal forecast performance
Execution of the new stores / lines / products process using required commercial acumen
understanding of the consistent management and planning of the supplier base performance metrics, promotional planning cycle, product lifecycle, supply chain optimization for their products, business analysis and reporting.
Desirable:
Financial planning models and methodologies
Understanding of customer needs and wants, trends, competitive environment and market share.
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