Senior Analyst

Recruiter:

MH Solutions

Job Ref:

CT001701/MH

Date posted:

Thursday, February 10, 2022

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

JOB SUMMARY:
SENIOR PLANNER (AA/EE) - CAPE TOWN

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Implementation of Planning systems and processes
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, promotion planning, 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
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 complaints

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma (Commerce, Finance, Mathematics or Economics degree preferable)
3-5 years Commercial / Retail experience specifically in Planning
Proven track record in planning, inventory management and forecasting
Proven track record in spend management (OTB, Margin management, mark down controls)
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 with process improvement techniques
Experience in implementing Planning systems and processes

Should you meet the requirements for this position, please REPLY with your DETAILED CV (pref. in MS Word format) AND YOUR CURRENT CTC SALARY PER MONTH to

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 two weeks upon applying, please consider your application unsuccessful

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