This role ensures the right products, in the right quantities, are delivered to the right stores to maximise sales and profitability.
- Analyse store performance to identify growth opportunities and optimise stock distribution
- Develop and execute store-specific allocation strategies based on trading patterns, store grading, and customer demand
- Manage initial allocations and ongoing replenishment to ensure optimal stock levels per location
- Review trading trends and sell-through by store to adjust allocations proactively
- Optimise product flow across stores to minimise markdown risk and stock imbalances
- Support assortment planning by store cluster, ensuring relevance to local customer profiles
- Collaborate with the Buying and Merchandise Planning teams to align on product strategy and stock availability
- Provide insights and recommendations based on store-level data and performance analysis
- Monitor and manage stock cover, availability, and size curve integrity at store level
- Ensure efficient stock movement and rebalancing between stores where required
- Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and supply chain partners
- Relevant diploma or degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Accounting, Economics or related field
- A keen interest in pursuing a career as a Retail Planner
Skills:
- Strong analytical and research skills.
- Passion for learning and a proactive approach to acquiring new knowledge.
- Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy in risk assessments and documentation.
- Good interpersonal communication skills to interact with stakeholders at various levels.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 Applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word.
- Able to leverage new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving and support business growth.
Behaviours:
- Adhering to Principles & Values - Shows a commitment to ethical conduct, integrity and a strong sense of responsibility.
- Adhering to Standards - Ensures quality and compliance in the delivery of their work.
- Continual Improvement - Actively seeks opportunities to continually improve processes.
- Driving & Persevering
- Entrepreneurial thinking
- Planning & Organising - Uses a structured approach to effectively manage tasks.
- Presenting & Communication - Articulates ideas clearly to different audiences.
Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
