PLANNING MANAGER (AA/EE)

 

Recruiter:

MH Solutions

Job Ref:

CT001620/MH

Date posted:

Monday, May 10, 2021

Location:

Capetown, South Africa


SUMMARY:
PLANNING MANAGER – (Must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)) - AA/EE CAPE TOWN

POSITION INFO:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

  • Own the In-stock function including demand planning, ordering and capacity management in line with the retail strategy
  • Create and own insights and reporting that provide accurate information on a timely basis on which buying teams can base commercial decisions such and sales, and margin performance
  • Create sustainable In-stock systems and processes in partnership with buying managers, central analytics, technical and product teams with continual iteration
  • Planning management models and tool to support cross divisional procurement cycles including but not limited to; seasonality, promotion planning, reaction, import purchasing & continual replenishment
  • Develop & own the bottom-up budgeting plan cycle and reviews in line with performance
  • Margin, stock, availability & 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
  • Own end to end inventory availability and inventory health by creating structure, developing advanced models, and establishing benchmarks driven to improve in-stock rates (availability), inventory planning at category level, systematic forecasting, and promotions and mark down actions
  • Own and collaborate with supply chain to create and iterate on SOP’s that drive continual efficiencies relating to supplier management (orders & returns), warehouse capacity management, inbound planning
  • Drive process improvement and operational excellence within our supplier base by reducing costs, defects, and lead times, while increasing innovation, 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 planners; hire, manage and develop a team
  • Support the buying team with forecast models, pricing solutions and stock and inventory

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor''s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
  • 7+ years of experience in inventory planning, operations, retail, consulting and/or finance, with a history of owning/driving results
  • Strong numerical and analytical aptitude, capable of turning raw data into information and insights
  • Proven track record of managing and executing large projects from start to finish, including project management, data gathering and modeling, problem solving, and communicating recommendations
  • Strong proficiency in using analytical tools (Microsoft Excel, SQL, and statistical software)
  • Experience working with large and complex data sets to drive business decisions

 

If you are a match for this position, please REPLY with your CV (updated & detailed) and your current CTC salary per month to  marie@------  

Please note that we experience high volumes of candidates responding to our advertised vacancies. This makes it impossible for us to reply to each applicant individually. Should you not hear from us within a week upon applying, please consider your application unsuccessful



 

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.



 

 

 

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Production Branch Manager - Wetton
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Today


IT Project Manager
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Monthly
We’re looking for a driven Project manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of high-impact technology initiatives. This role turns strategy into execution—delivering projects on time, within scope, and on budget while maintaining high quality standards. You’ll own project planning, scheduling, roadmaps, and budget management, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing risks and...
1 day ago


Project Manager & Scrum Master
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Drive high-impact IT and digital projects in a values-driven, entrepreneurial environment where Agile delivery, ownership, and people-first leadership matter. This role suits an experienced IT Project manager who thrives in fast-moving teams, enjoys wearing multiple hats, and wants real influence over delivery, quality, and outcomes.
1 day ago


Procurement Coordinator – Atlantis, Cape Town - Market Related
Location: Capetown
Salary: MARKET RELATED
Procurement Coordinator – Atlantis, Cape Town - Market Related
1 day ago


External Sales Representative
Location: Capetown
Salary: Market Related
External Sales Representative with welding equipment sales exp.
1 day ago


PMO Manager
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
1 day ago


Construction Manager (PrCM – SACPCMP Certified) Western Cape | Building Construction
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 1560000 Annually
Construction manager (PrCM – SACPCMP Certified) Western Cape | Building Construction
2 days ago


Site Agent / Site Manager Government School upgrade projects
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Site Agent / Site manager Government School upgrade projects
2 days ago


Business Systems Administrator
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 600 000 Annually
A great opportunity is available for a Business Systems Administrator with our JSE-listed client. You are an expert in SAGE X3 optimisations, building customized reports and executing a strategy to maintain the business system. If this is, you apply today!
2 days ago


Head of Finance
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 1 500 000 Annually
Our client in the fintech industry is looking for a Head of Finance to join the team. You are someone that enjoys building structure and sorting our problems and getting stuck in. This role requires someone that will roll up their sleeves as it is the start of building this finance team. If you are up for the challenge apply today!
2 days ago


Create a free job alert for PLANNING MANAGER (AA/EE) in Capetown

Enter your email address below and we will email you similar jobs when they become available:

You can cancel at any time. We will not spam you.
By giving us your email address your agree to our Terms and Conditions