Job Description

Position summaryIndustry: FMCG & Supply ManagementJob category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply ChainLocation: Cape TownContract: PermanentEE position: NoIntroductionTo assist and support Senior Planner/Planner with Developing and delivering integrated department merchandise planning strategies to meet KPI's and manage inventory efficiently. Deliver impact and value, balance quality with speed, shape the future with technology and insight driven decision making and action.Job descriptionTo assist with the development and execution of Store and Merchandise Financial Plan

• xc2xb7 Collaborate with cross functional teams to assist in compiling departmental strategy in line with Group strategy.
• xc2xb7 Develop and present seasonal department channel strategy
• xc2xb7 Consider all group inputs, including strategic initiatives, key operational metrics, and post-seasonal analysis.
• xc2xb7 Analyse historical sales data by product and store, market trends, and customer demand to inform MFP.

To assist with the development and execution of Assortment Plan

• xc2xb7 Work together with Planner/Senior planner and Buyer on the planograms and correct catalogues for the stores
• xc2xb7 Work together with the Senior Planner/Planner to sign off the pres mins for each CC by grade (private label)
• xc2xb7 Work together with the Senior Planner/Planner to sign off the pres mins for each CC by store (brands)
• xc2xb7 Review and ensure grade assortment can be executed given available space & customer insights reports.
• xc2xb7 Look for opportunities using in depth store analysis to look for range optimisation opportunities within stores

To assist and support Senior Planner / Planner to leveraging insights.

• xc2xb7 Manage all allocations to stores on new product launches and new store openings on time
• xc2xb7 Manage all auto allocations by checking weekly reports on allocations to stores
• xc2xb7 Pre-season engagement with Central Planning Analysts to review and refine analytics (APS, Profiles & Sales Profiler)
• xc2xb7 Analyse customer feedback, store sales data, product sales data and market trends to make data-driven decisions and better inform future product demand.
• xc2xb7 Manage planning admin in all applicable systems in line with the requirements of the Woolworths Beauty merchandise cycle.
• xc2xb7 As a team, conduct competitive shopping and store visits and share findings to Leadership and broader team.
• xc2xb7 Participate in weekly trade meetings to discuss business performance with appropriate action focus.
• xc2xb7 Participate in company initiatives as appropriate.

Minimum requirements

• xc2xb7 Preferably a relevant business diploma / degree (Retail business management/BCom/Clothing management/BScience) or relevant work experience.
• xc2xb7 2 years' experience in retail industry (beauty experience advantageous)
• xc2xb7 Intermediate Excel to analyse and manipulate large datasets to present complex information in clear and concise manner
• xc2xb7 Extensive Retail knowledge
• xc2xb7 Retail, Supply Chain and Logistics processes
• xc2xb7 Retail Systems: Familiar with retail planning and merchandising software, like Assort, PLM, Blue Yonder (formerly JDA)
• xc2xb7 Retail Math, proficiency in retail calculations
• xc2xb7 Numerical

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