Overview
Senior Planner Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at MBA-Exchange.com
, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talentedSenior Plannerto join our Retail Buying Team in Cape Town.
We are a young,dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative and hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related Total Remuneration Package, which allows fullflexibilityaccording to your needs, a greatwork environmentand a promise that you won’t be bored, as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.
The position reports to the Head of Planning.
Your responsibilities will include:
Manage/control stock investment
Oversee the In-stock function including demand planning, ordering and capacity management in line with department strategy
Deliver accurate insights and reports on a timely basis on which department managers can base commercial decisions and deliver on revenue and margin plans
Create sustainable In-stock systems and processes in partnership with central analytics, technical and product teams
Planning management to support department procurement cycles including but not limited to; seasonality,promotionplanning, reaction, import purchasing & continual replenishment
Develop & own the bottom up budgeting plan cycle and reviews in line with performance, margin, stock turn & departmental strategy objectives
Own and compile the annual retail sales budget, quarterly plan, working plan as well as on-going reforecasting at category and product levels to ensure budgets are achieved
Manage end to end inventory availability and inventory health including: improved in-stock rates (availability), inventory planning at categorisation, systematic forecasting, markdown and clearance provisions, return to supplier activities and warehouse space management
Driveprocess improvementand operational excellence within our supplier base by reducing costs, defects, and lead times, while increasinginnovation, automation, and economies of scale
Drive complex business analysis that identifies opportunities to improve cost structure and profitability, focusing on continual contribution margin improvements.
Lead a team of buying assistants; hire, manage and develop a team
Support the operations team in delivering a world-class customer experience – monitor and scrutinise department returns, defects and write offs, supporting the customer service team on product queries and resolving any customer complaint
Attributes required:
Decision making, problem assessment, analysis, ability to persuade and influence others (including management),multi-tasking, high excel proficiency, ability to work across multiple departments and multiple buyers and buying managers.
Strong numerical and analytical aptitude, and high proficiency creating and managing advanced models
Strong proficiency in using analytical tools (Microsoft Excel, SQL and statistical software)
Experience withprocess improvementtechniques
Strong willingness to learn
Proven track recordin planning,inventory managementand forecasting
Proven track recordin spend management (OTB; Margin management; mark down controls)
Entrepreneurial/commercial mindset
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma (Commerce, Finance, Mathematics or Economics degree preferable)
3-5 years Commercial /Retail experiencespecifically in Planning
Proven track recordin planning,inventory managementand forecasting
Proven track recordin spend management (OTB, Margin management, m…
Title: Senior Planner
Company: MBA-Exchange.com
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Category: Management, Business
