Store Planner - Accessories (Tygervalley) at Pepkor Speciality

Qualifications    

• A relevant tertiary qualification would be a definite advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• A minimum of 2 years sound experience in store planning within a retail environment is an important requirement.
• Previous exposure to general logistics and supply chain processes.
• Experience working in planning systems such as Location Planning, JDA Allocation Planning and/or Just Enough.
• A working knowledge of the latest Google Suit will be advantageous. Experience in working at an advanced level in Excel or Google Sheets would be a definite advantage. 
• Knowledge of the retail merchandise cycle with regards to Buying, Planning, Logistics, DC and Stores.
• Knowledge of seasonal and non-seasonal replenishments.
• Sound numerical skills
• Analytical thinking and problem solving skills. 
• Interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Planning, organising & time management skills are essential
• The ability to be resilient, have tenacity and maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure.
• Be methodical, detail orientated and accurate.
• Be deadline orientated.
• The ability to be flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances.
• Be assertive and communicate effectively at all levels. 
• Be self-motivated, take responsibility and have a sense of pride in one’s work.
• The ability to work independently, as well as be a team player. 
• Have a strong customer orientation.

Key Responsibilities    

• Ensuring the accurate distribution of seasonal stock to optimise sales. 
• Ensuring the optimal distribution of non-seasonal and seasonal replenishment stock to optimise sales. 
• Delivering a location plan that allows for the clustering of stores at the required product level.
• Analysing store performance and providing accurate and timeous information in order to optimise business decision making. 
• Delivering New Store Plans to ensure that new stores are stocked to plan. 
• Assisting stores in resolving any queries relating to stock.
• Conducting regular store visits as required by the business.
• Delivering seasonal and non-seasonal replenishment profiles at the required product level.