Junior Planner - Vans

Job Summary : This position is required to work closely with the Retail planner and Merchandiser to analyse customer activity, forecast sales, select forward-trending merchandise and replenish stores optimally to maximise trading opportunities and minimise stock holdings in store. Sales and Stock Management Monthly sales plan achieved (monthly, quarterly, season & yearly) Work with Line Manager on adhoc & Seasonal Forecast Plan store capacity, SKU capacity & SKU productivity Location review of stock & sales monthly Place & fulfill IO's for DTC channels Execute allocations to stores for both seasonal product and core product based on store needs and analysis Communicating with Stores where necessary to understand trading patterns by doing monthly store visits Assist with management of the seasonal flow of range assortments Manage stock flow regarding NPI & EOL Assist with weekly cycle counts & stock take process Assist with Wholesale Planning and stock management Product Analytics Manage TOP & BOTTOM product performers by looking at sell throughs, weeks of stock (WOS) & Stock Ageing Monitoring in season trade and react accordingly Manage store rankings, missed opportunities and SKU productivity Marketing SKU's tracking | Consumer moments tracker Reporting Weekly Sales Report - Key metric review : Margin, ATV & UPT Promotional Activity sales KPI Report & feedback on EOD report from stores BI Report for Global Maintain Replen Tool & implement developments when needed Post Seasonal analysis - DTC and Wholesale General / Ad Hoc Assist with DSV queries and stock alignment Being part of the Buying & Planning cycle Reasonable adhoc tasks or duties that may be required from time to time. Plan Uniform for staff monthly. Requirements Relevant qualification 1-2 years experience in a similar role Stores experience will be an advantage Strong analytical skills Strong administration skills Intermediary excel knowledge of pivots and formulas Highly numerate and able to deal with large volumes of data Organized and deadline driven with exceptional attention to detail Eye for detail Must have good problem-solving skills Enjoys working with a team Ability to prioritize tasks according to importance in a fast-paced environment Multi-tasking capability without compromising on quality Dependable, punctual and able to work flexible working hours Strong communication skills High emotional intelligence Perks & Benefits You get to work for a rapidly expanding distributor with aspirational brands. Gym & Showers Personal Trainer Yoga Pension Fund Travel allowance Medical aid with Gap cover Staff Allocation (R10 Retail Value per annum). Staff discount (50% off for you and your family across all the brands within the group) Healthy Lunch subsidy Company performance incentive scheme Long-service incentives Holistic Employee Wellness programme The group prides itself in its effort to drive continuous employee engagement activities to enable a connected culture. Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 2 weeks from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.