Store Planner

Shoe City is seeking to employ an experienced Store Planner. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the optimisation of sales by ensuring that the right stock in the right quantity is distributed to the right store at the right time, in accordance with required service level agreements.

• 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.

• A minimum of 3 years sound experience in store planning within a retail environment is an important requirement.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Finance/Commerce/Accounting/Statistics/Cost would be a definite advantage.

• Previous exposure to general logistics and supply chain processes.
• Experience working in planning systems such as Location Planning, JDA Allocations and Qlikview.
• A working knowledge of the latest Google Suite packages will be advantageous. Experience in working at an advanced level in Excel or Google Sheets is essential.
• 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, organizing & time management skills are essential.
• The ability to be resilient, have tenacity and maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure.
• 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 ones work.
• The ability to work independently, as well as be a team player.

Information :

• Company : Pepkor Speciality
• Position : Store Planner
• Location : Bellville, Western Cape
• Country : ZA