We are looking for an experienced passionate Planning Manager to join our dynamic FMCG department, designed to deliver a quality experience to our remarkable customers.
Purpose of the job
The purpose of the planning manager position is to manage a business unit or division’s inventory in such a way that an optimum balance is achieved between service and stock levels which will optimise sales and company profits in the long term.
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to and leverage business unit growth opportunities
Ensure alignment and support the overall Business Unit strategy
Set and manage merchandise KPI’‘s in support of the overall Business Unit financial objectives
Set planning strategy for the FMCG Business Unit and align towards company Planning & Supply Chain strategy
Achieve operational results/Operational effectiveness
Focus on our internal customers: Buying, Finance , Marketing , Sales and Supply Chain
Ongoing focus and management of the sales , inflow and stock plans
Sign-off and management of promotional plan with buying team
Play a support leadership role to FMCG senior leadership team and a lead to the FMCG planning team
Play a support role to foster good supplier relationships
Relevant Commercial Tertiary Qualification
A minimum of five years relevant retail planning experience (FMCG experience will be advantageous, but not a requirement)
Understanding of buying & supply chain processes within the FMCG industry will be advantageous, but not a requirement
Extensive retail knowledge and experience (market understanding & product knowledge)
Senior Planning/ Management experience and an in-depth understanding of the planning process
A Good knowledge of Planning systems and merchandise reporting is essential ( e.g. product EP planning and forecasting )
PC literacy is essential for both Microsoft & Google Cloud
Competencies required: Good Leadership skills supported by strong managerial skills , mature with well developed interpersonal and relationship building skills. Presentation & facilitation skills; Negotiation skills,, Decision making abilities & sound business acumen
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.
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