PLANNER: LONG LIFE (12 MONTHS CONTRACT)

Introduction Maximise trading opportunities by providing accurate forecasts of customer demand through management by exception, optimising inventory management through the supply chain within defined parameters. Duties & Responsibilities Optimise profitability through effective management of a set of KPI’s through effective analysis and reporting Contribute to the Department / Category Strategy with a specific focus on planning objectives and requirements Participate and provide input into assortment and space planning to maximize trading opportunitiesProvide input in development of Long-Term Tactical plans and supply management Build and develop relationships with all key stakeholders (internal and external)Own forecast accuracy, bias, and exception management through regular Forecast vs Actual performance reviews Desired Experience & Qualification  BehaviouralGood analytical and numerical abilityResilience and multi-taskingAttention to detail is very important and a thorough mind set   Strong planning and organisational skills / abilityGood business acumen, judgment and problem-solving skills / abilityAbility to deliver good results in a stressful environment Team player with strong integration skills Ability to convert analysis into clear commercial insights and recommendations Confident in engaging and influencing stakeholders using data and factsTechnical and Functional Value EngineeringPricing and Margin ManagementIndustry UnderstandingProject ManagementQuality ManagementAdvanced Excel capability (pivots, scenario planning)Ability to manage large SKU counts across multiple supply baseJob Requirements2 to 3 years of FMCG / planning experience Stores’ experience would be an advantageRetail or business-related tertiary qualification or FMT Planning Graduate would be an advantageRelevant Commercial / Retail degreeValid driver’s license advantageousShould be flexible to travel and may be required to work weekends where necessary Computer literacy and competent excel skills