Retail Planner

3 days ago

Cape Town, South Africa Finovate Full time

Our client in the **Retail** industry is looking for a **Retail Planner** **to join their team based in **Cape Town, Constantia**.

Their current retail channels are an e-commerce store, 3 retail spaces and a wholesale offering.

**Role Description**

The Planner will be responsible for day-to-day tasks associated with managing inventory, coordinating with suppliers and working closely with the Senior buyer (owner). Additional responsibilities will include tracking sales, performance metrics etc.

**Responsibilities**:
**Stock Management**:

- Review stock levels regularly to identify any new needs.
- Place stock orders with suppliers based on demand forecasts and inventory analysis.
- Collaborate with the team to ensure timely and accurate stock replenishment.
- Ensure product plans meet location plan targets and correct stock allocations meet sales targets

**Purchase Order Processing**:

- Generate and process purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies.

**Distribution and Channel Planning**:

- Work closely with the team to plan and allocate products to the different channels.
- Coordinate with the team to ensure timely and accurate product distribution.
- Monitor channel performance and adjust plans as needed to optimize sales.

**Document Management**:

- Ensure all documents related to purchases, stock orders, and distribution are correct and properly maintained.
- Maintain organized and accurate records of purchase orders, invoices, and other relevant documents.

**Product selection**:

- Work closely with the Buyer assisting with product selection, filling out details on the Buyer's Sheet.
- Manage the critical path
- Provide the Buyer with market information: identifying new opportunities, prices and product trends

**Experience**:

- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a retail or home furnishing environment, preferably in in buying and planning in a corporate environment
- Proven track record of successfully managing stock orders, purchase orders, and distribution processes.

**Skills**:

- **Drivers license**:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to make data-driven decisions.
- Proficiency in using Cin7Core, Dear, and Excel for inventory management and reporting purposes.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in document management.

**Position**:Full-time

**Start Date**:Immediately

**Location**: Constantia

**Salary Range**: R25 000-R35 000 depending on experience

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