Job Description

About Us
Step into the wild world of OneDayOnly - South Africa's OG daily deals hub. We're the pioneers of cool discounts, hitting you for just one day because, well, why overcomplicate things? We've got the big names, top suppliers, and a dash of our secret sauce to make you feel like a BIG DEAL. Not to brag, but we have over a million potential savvy shoppers getting our daily dose every 24 hours.
We're not fussy - if the price is right and the quality checks out, we're selling it. That's what makes us the go-to for both the smart buyer and the eager seller. Toss in the urgency of our deals, and boom, success happens quicker than you can blink. So, jump in, where FOMO meets killer deals, and let's turn every day into a retail party!
About You
The import planner monitors current stock levels of all imported goods, analyzes sales data to make informed buy-in decisions, and collaborates with the sourcing team to ensure the business has sufficient stock, to ensure maximum profit and minimal risk.
Track stock sales performance of imported products and forecast to ensure we have sufficient stock levels of products at the right time and the right pricing. The stock needs to be managed to ensure that the business has minimal risk with bought-in stock.
Responsibilities
Planning & Coordination

• Develop and maintain import buy-in schedules to align with demand forecasts and inventory requirements.
• Using all relevant insights gained from stock management and forecasting to submit buy-in proposals to the relevant stakeholders.
• Assisting with the deal loading process to implement a buy-in when goods are due to arrive
• Communicating all relevant information of a buy-in to relevant stakeholders to make an informed decision when approving a buy-in.
• Communicating approved buy-ins to the warehouse & procurement teams.

Inventory Management

• Analyzing warehouse stock to ensure that we purchase the right stock at the right time.
• Monitoring aged stock to ensure that we sell out before creating risk for the business.
• Adjust import plans based on demand changes, shipping disruptions, or supplier performance.
• Analyze data to identify trends and improve forecasting accuracy.
• Liaising with the sourcing department to pinpoint areas of improvement for optimum overall stock management.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate records of import activities and report on KPIs
• Support process improvement initiatives to streamline import buy-ins.
• Contribute to risk assessments and contingency planning for international supply disruptions.

Experience and Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification (preferably a BCom degree)
• At least 3 years of experience in a planning environment
• Sound analytical, organizing, multitasking, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Resilience is a value that you strongly align yourself with
• Competency in all computer packages, i.e., Excel (advanced), PowerPoint, and Internet
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.

Skills Required