Jobs at PEP

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: 

• To undergo a structured training programme in order to become competent for the position of Demand Planner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determine Sales Forecast in consultation with Planning and Buying Teams
• Forecast of Sales and understand the impact on Stock Management  
• Prepare forecast and coordinate final sales plan to deliver department sales plans for budget sessions 
• Monitor distribution of stock to stores 
• Monitor and manage DC service levels 
• Analysis of product and store performance 
• Provide store support and conduct visits
• Review store performance and manage exceptions
• Conduct and lead  In Season trading session to optimize sales performance (stock and sales Meetings)   
• Interact and integrate with Replenishment Analyst and Planners

Requirements
JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 with Mathematics
• Business degree or diploma
• Computer Literate (MS Office)
• Competencies required: Analytical, systematic, assertive,  good communication and presentation skills, accurate, team player, can cope with stress and take initiative,    

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Description

• The main purpose of the job of a Merchandise Controller is to allocate the right stock in the right quantities  at the right time to the right stores, according to plan and current store performance, to optimize the balance between service and stock levels  

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with planners and replenishment analysts 
• Allocate stock 
• Manage DC stock and odds
• Resolve store orders and enquiries
• Update activity records  
• Allocate stock to new stores
• Resolve customer stock queries
• Ad hoc support tasks (e.g., collating information; QC follow-ups; etc.)
• Action COSTIs and assist with IBTs

Requirements
JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS 

• Grade 12 (Mathematics and Business Economics will be an advantage)
• Computer literate (MS Office - Excel)
• Commercial or retail experience, particularly allocation experience, will be an advantage
• Fashion and Replenishment allocation systems and processes will be an advantage
• Competencies: Problem assessment; detail orientation; service orientation; planning, organising, and control; stress tolerance; strong communication skills; and building and maintaining relationships