Store Planner

Job Description

Tekkie Town is seeking to employ a Store Planner who is responsible for the optimization of sales by ensuring that the right stock in the right quantity is distributed to the right stores at the right time, in accordance with required service level agreements.

Our ideal candidate must be self-motivated, positive and passionate about customer experience, performance and a resilient individual who can think laterally and who has strong analytical and proven numerical abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and ensure accurate distribution of stock to stores (seasonal and non-seasonal)
• Ensure the optimal distribution of non-seasonal and seasonal replenishment stock to optimize sales
• Provide the correct information to ensure correct allocations
• Ensure that new stores are stocked to plan
• Assist stores in resolving queries relating to stock
• Ensure regular store visits with structured feedback reports
• Regular liaison with stores

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Finance / Commerce / Accounting / Statistics is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 2 years experience in store planning within a retail environment
• Previous exposure to general logistics and supply chain processes
• Experience working in planning systems such as Anaplan, JDA Allocations, Pyramid Allocations and reporting tools such as Qlikview and GCP are advantageous
• Experience in working at an advanced level in Excel or Google Sheets is essential.
• Solid knowledge of stock control and distribution
• Understanding of the retail merchandise cycle with regards to Buying, Logistics, DC and stores
• Knowledge of seasonal and non-seasonal product and service level requirements.
• Ability to conduct stock allocations
• Strong skills in Google Suite including sheets (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, advanced formulas).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.