Planning Manager

The role of the incumbent is to ensure effective management of stock, sales and GP budget, manage supplier relationships, category and product profiles per store, reduce aged and redundant stock and IBO's for the Tile Africa stores.

Main duties include but are not limited to:

• Effectively manage supplier relationship by dealing with supplier purchase queries and problems;
• Manage and maintain merchandise procurement plan in order to maximise supplier income through existing trading arrangements;
• Analyse and optimise stock turn according to set targets;
• Manage the planning team to deliver on business objectives;
• Draw information from reports; manage and maintain inventory service levels;
• Ensure accurate forecasting and order placement on local and international suppliers;
• Build and maintain relationships with the stores;
• Effectively manage stock & OTB to meet sales and GP budget and forecast;
• Analyse reports pre-season and make suggestions to buyer on analysis;
• Drive profitable inventory investment through demand planning, forecasting accuracy, range productivity and working capital optimisation;
• Maintain the store grid matrix relative to store and product profiling;
• Reduce and maintain aged and redundant stock;
• Give direction to team in realising the organisation's strategic objectives;
• Communicate strategic plan to the organisation; and utilise strategic planning methods and tools;
• Prepare weekly and monthly input for finance to update management reports as well as annual budget preparation and inputs for Retail and Contract Business;
• Import supply chain visibility by monitoring inbound pipeline (GIT), tracking supplier lead time and other external factors;
• Conform to all health and safety procedures and standards;
• Contribute to a healthy and inclusive work environment within the division and team;
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Standards.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• 4-Year Qualification in Supply Chain Management/Retail Business Management
• At least 5 years' extensive experience in Planning and People Management
• Experience in Change Management will be advantageous
• Prior experience and knowledge of tiles, alternative flooring, bathroom and kitchen products will be advantageous

Traits & Attributes:

• Presentation Skills
• Product knowledge
• Good negotiation skills
• Good communication skills
• Merchandise Planning
• Strong people management skills
• Budgeting and forecasting

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