Assistant Retail Planner

2 weeks ago

Durban, South Africa Toys R Us and Babies R Us South Africa Full time

**Introduction**:
Are you ready to be part of a fun and dynamic team in a fast-paced environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Planner (Jnr Planner) to support our high-performing team in driving the continued profitability of our stores.

What are we looking for? Positive attitude, drive and passion for retail.

You will be required to work with a wide variety of stakeholders from both within the business and with our supply base and must therefore possess excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and problem solving skills.

**Job Purpose**:
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The Assistant Merchandise Planner provides assistance to: Merch team; Marketing; E-Commerce; Finance; Shipping; Operations and assist with general queries. Provide reports which as requested by the Merch team and other departments whilst providing store support. Ensure all promotions are loaded on time and to capture local and import purchase orders, as well as timeously track and query late or short deliveries and assist the warehouse with dispatch instructions.

**Key Skills needed**:

- Analytical and financial skills
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of Inventory management
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with all levels within an organisation
- Able to interpret numerical data & computer literacy
- Able to multi-task and prioritise time/workload effectively
- Highly driven and motivated
- Imaginative and creative in identifying workable solutions
- Taking responsibility for development and have a hunger for autonomy and accountability
- Passionate about retail
- Problem solving skills & ability to work under pressure

**Responsibilities**:

- Capturing orders
- New Product loading
- Masterfile Amendments
- Replenishment of stock to stores nationwide & cross border
- Distribution of stock to stores nationwide & cross border
- Liaise with Store Managers regarding queries on stock
- Verifying accuracy and completeness of data and correcting entered data, if needed
- Contact with supplier daily on orders and outstanding orders
- Communicate with buyers and planners on status of orders
- Run & Export Various financial & Sales reports
- Load promotions (Ad HOC; Monthly & Catalogues)

**General**:

- To undertake all mandatory training as required and participate in appropriate in-service training as and when required
- Maintaining the strict confidentiality of all information acquired especially with regard to trade procedures, policies, system data, and all company information and assets
- To undertake an appraisal and personal development review quarterly and through self-development, continuously update and improve knowledge and competencies
- To take responsibility for being up to date with current policies and procedures and to adhere to these
- Co-operating fully in the introduction of any new technology and new methods as appropriate
- To undertake any other relevant duties requested by the Buyers, Directors and Senior Management
- All of the above tasks and responsibilities are a summary of the typical functions of the job and may not be exhaustive of all possible responsibilities, tasks and duties of the Assistant Merchandise Planner. The Assistant Merchandise Planner will be required to perform any other tasks necessary for the conduct of the employer’s business, as the employer may from time to time direct.

**Desired Qualification and Experience**:

- A Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management or at least 2 years experience in Retail Planning if currently completing a qualification.

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