Junior Planner – Hey Dude needed at Ares Holdings

Job Summary:

• This position is required to work closely with the Retail planner and Merchandiser to analyse customer activity, forecast sales, select forward-trending merchandise and replenish stores optimally to maximise trading opportunities and minimise stock holdings in store.            

Sales and Stock Management

• Monthly sales plan achieved (monthly, quarterly, season & yearly)
• Work with Line Manager on adhoc & Seasonal Forecast
• Plan store capacity, SKU capacity & SKU productivity
• Location review of stock & sales monthly
• Place & fulfill IO’s for DTC channels
• Execute allocations to stores for both seasonal product and core product based on store needs and analysis
• Communicating with Stores where necessary to understand trading patterns by doing monthly store visits
• Assist with management of the seasonal flow of range assortments
• Manage stock flow regarding NPI & EOL
• Assist with weekly cycle counts & stock take process
• Assist with Wholesale Planning and stock management

Product Analytics

• Manage TOP & BOTTOM product performers by looking at sell throughs, weeks of stock (WOS) & Stock Ageing
• Monitoring in season trade and react accordingly
• Manage store rankings, missed opportunities and SKU productivity
• Marketing SKU’s tracking | Consumer moments tracker

Reporting

• Weekly Sales Report – Key metric review: Margin, ATV & UPT
• Promotional Activity sales
• KPI Report & feedback on EOD report from stores
• BI Report for Global
• Maintain Replen Tool & implement developments when needed
• Post Seasonal analysis – DTC and Wholesale

General/Ad Hoc

• Assist with DSV queries and stock alignment
• Being part of the Buying & Planning cycle
• Reasonable adhoc tasks or duties that may be required from time to time.
• Plan Uniform for staff monthly.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification
• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Stores experience will be an advantage
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong administration skills
• Intermediary excel knowledge of pivots and formulas
• Highly numerate and able to deal with large volumes of data
• Organized and deadline driven with exceptional attention to detail
• Eye for detail
• Must have good problem-solving skills
• Enjoys working with a team
• Ability to prioritize tasks according to importance in a fast-paced environment
• Multi-tasking capability without compromising on quality
• Dependable, punctual and able to work flexible working hours
• Strong communication skills
• High emotional intelligence