Job Description

Position summary
Industry: FMCG & Supply Management
Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
About our company
Clicks Group
Introduction
Clicks is on the hunt for a Junior Planner to ensure Merchandise budgeting supports business goals, introduce new products and exit slow movers effectively.
Job description
Job Purpose:
To develop sales, gross profit and inventory plans, forecasts and qualifications that meet the financial targets as set in the category operating plan to meet the Clicks Brand business objectives and manage the planning function job objective's Key Performance Indicator's throughout the financial year.
Job Objectives:
Effectively communicate and partner with Buyers on initial planning, re-forecasting and purchasing decisions to maximize sales and profit.
Develop annual financial merchandise plans for sales, inventory and profit by product category and store location.
Analyze assigned product departments, create product assortment plans and leverage promotional opportunities.
Analyze and advise on product and market trends, including competitors.
Determine store level business strategies.
Design product assortment plans based on current sales revenue trends, historical revenue, inventory levels and store/distribution center capacity.
Perform recap analysis for seasonal events and strategies.
Implement the promotions process and then provide insights based on the analysis of the relevant information to add value to the quantification process of the category promotional volumes.
Minimum requirements
Job Related Knowledge
Essential
Basic Planning Process
Business analysis
Sales forecasting
Stock management
Margin and markdown management
Developing and monitoring the financial plans that support product ranges.
Desirable
Stock flow and stock availability
Planning systems and variables
All merchandise functions - e.g., buying, supply chain
Financial Planning
Optimizing merchandise performance.
Job Related Competencies
Deciding and Initiating Action
Working with people
Adhering to principles and values
Persuading and Influencing
Presenting and Communicating Information
Analysing
Applying expertise and technology
All positions will be filled in accordance with our Employment Equity plan. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply.
Minimum requirements
Job Experience
1-2 years in work experience within supply chain (Essential)
Education
Bachelors Degree or 4 National Diploma in Engineering; Business Science
BComm Finance Supply Chain / Operations Research (Essential

Skills Required