PLANNER
Parow
R23 000 - R26 000 p/m

The Planner’s main responsibility will be to manage the planning function of the relevant category to ensure optimal inventory holding in support of the current and future growth of the business and maintain expected service levels to both internal and external customers. Manage team of planning assistants.

Some responsibilities will include:
• Manage inventory to achieve targeted stock efficiencies and balance supply and demand
• Manage forward buy levels in accordance with OTB
• Manage the inflow of stock to achieve stock availability targets
• Plan and implement buyer promotional plans. Where necessary have meetings with suppliers to implement buying plan and ensure orders are placed according to deals.
• To translate the new product inventory flow plan into store specific allocations by setting the initial allocation quantities when launching products into the business to maximize stock efficiencies.
• To generate and collate information and then apply sound business thinking to provide the Merchandise team with insights to assist the team to plan and manage the category effectively.
• Ensure de-ranged and slow-moving lines are redistributed across branches and or returned to suppliers.

What we are looking for:
- 3 - 5 Years as Planner in FMCG - Retail environment NB
- Completed Tertiary Retail/Commercial Degree
- Ability to work independently and interface with multiple management levels and multiple areas of the company
- Performance and results orientated with the ability to deliver under strict deadlines!
- Assertive nature and able to led and manage a team successfully