Category Planner - Fragrance and Skincare-Clicks

Introduction
To ensure Merchandise budgeting supports business goals, introduce new products and exit slow movers effectively.
Description
Job Related Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and understanding of planning process including stock flow and stock availability
Knowledge of planning systems and variables
Knowledge of supply chain processes
Knowledge of all merchandise functions - e.g., buying, supply chain
Knowledge of financial planning
Knowledge of assortment management and range reviews
Knowledge of demand or supplier planning / forecasting

Job Experience

Essential

2-5 years in FMCG retail or other related working environments as a Planner
Education

Relevant B.Com Degree (Essential)
Job Related Competencies

Deciding and Initiating Action
Persuading and Influencing
Presenting and Communicating Information
Analysing
Planning and Organising
Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
Adapting and Responding to Change
Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
All positions will be filled in accordance with our Employment Equity plan. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply.

Profile
To meet overall business objectives by developing category sales, gross profit and inventory plans (merchandise plans) based on the operating plan on an annual basis and review on an on-going basis.
To translate the new product inventory flow plan into store specific allocations by setting the initial allocation quantities when launching products into the business to maximise stock efficiencies.
To generate and collate information and then apply sound business thinking to provide the category team with insights to assist the team to plan and manage the category effectively.
To incorporate the consensus demand forecast into the category plans (COP and financials) in order to achieve the agreed business stock objectives.
To follow the promotions process and then provide insights based on the input from the demand planning systems which adds value to the quantification process of the category promotional volumes.
To provide insights for the Range Review process based on the analysis of the relevant information to add value to the quantification process of new lines and space changes.
To ensure de-ranged products are exited and sold through within the specified time frames.
To contribute favourably to category and SIOP meetings and regularly review performance indicators, such as sales, inventory, operations and planning, keeping the business updated on financial performance versus market and plan.
To prepare, report, and communicate sales, GP and inventory measurements, conduct post mortems on events to management (sales, inventory plan vs. targets).
To collaborate with Category to ensure top down forecast aligns with OTB forecast within the planning horizon.


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