Store Planner

Refinery, a division of Pepkor Speciality, is seeking a highly motivated Store Planner to join our team. You'll play a key role in developing and implementing business plans that drive success for our Brands' merchandise strategies.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Plan and ensure accurate distribution of stock to stores (seasonal and non-seasonal)
- Provide the correct information to ensure correct allocations
- Compile and deliver a location plan that allows for the clustering of stores at the required product level
- Continuously analyzing the various stock across stores per identified categories
- Analysis the movement of stock across stores and product ranges
- Analyse store performance and provide accurate and timeous feedback to optimize business decision making
- Provide input into planning Process
- Assist stores in resolving queries relating to stock

**Qualifications**:

- Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance/Commerce/Accounting/Statistics/Cost and Management Accounting

**Knowledge, Skills and Experience**:

- A minimum of 2 years sound experience in store planning within a retail environment is an important requirement
- Knowledge of stock control and distribution
- Knowledge of the retail merchandise cycle with regards to Buying
- Advanced knowledge of G-Suite, Excel and the MS office Packages
- Knowledge of seasonal and non-seasonal replenishments
- Excellent Planning and Organizing skills
- Strong time management skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills