Central Planning Specialist

5 days ago

Western Cape, South Africa The Foschini Group Full time

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead the strategic transition of remaining brands into Riverfields and Midrand DCs (for home wear), ensuring mínimal disruption and maximum efficiency.
- Collaborate with Logistics and Retail Brands to develop and implement strategies that optimise the utilisation of Distribution Centre (DC) space.
- Oversee the timely clearance of Fashion and Seasonal stock post 12 weeks, ensuring inventory turnover aligns with business objectives.
- Manage the flow of Core stock to maintain optimal levels, targeting less than 8 weeks cover.
- Determine the most suitable Distribution Centre for each product type, balancing rapid response needs with traditional DC capabilities.
- Proactively engage with logistics and brands to anticipate and mitigate potential supply chain disruptions.
- Partner with Bash and Brands to ensure the online availability of new styles, driving e-commerce growth.
- Implement and monitor online ring-fencing and holdback strategies, aiming for 70% central fulfillment.
- Address and resolve ad-hoc supply chain-related queries, providing expert guidance and support.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- A relevant tertiary qualification
- At least 5 years' experience in supply chain and central planning
- In-depth understanding of Retail and Supply Chain

**Skills**:

- Analytics and Reporting skills
- Problem-Solving
- Communication skills
- Strategic thinking
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Financial Acumen

**Behaviours**:

- Being Resilient - rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
- Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
- Cultivates Innovation - creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success
- Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
- Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
- Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
- Organisational Savvy - understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people
- Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situationStrategic Mindset - thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation

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