Outbound Planner – ADC needed at Boxer Superstores

Job Advert Summary    

• Are you ready to make an impact and ensure our stores shine with promotional excellence? Boxer Superstores is looking for a dynamic individual to join our Airport Distribution Centre, based in Capetown. As an Outbound Planner, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our stores are well-stocked with key promotional items, making sure our customers always find what they need.

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain Management.
• 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Awareness of industry trends and Boxer’s market positioning.
• Attention to detail and ability to understand different income levels.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Promotional Lines Forecast: Attend promotional sign-off meetings, finalize lines and pricing, and create cube reports for stock levels and orders.
• Monitor Store Stock Position: Review out-of-stock and overstock reports, allocate stock efficiently, and manage post-promotion stock uplift.
• Manage New Store Order Fulfilment: Convert orders into actionable plans, coordinate deliveries, and ensure smooth operations for new store setups.
• Maintain DC Help Desk: Log and track queries, ensuring timely resolution in collaboration with the supply chain.
• Collaborate on Planning: Work closely with store and regional managers to plan promotions, deliveries, and address queries.
• Allocation of Stock to Stores: Identify key lines, plan deliveries, and collaborate with various teams to ensure optimal stock levels at stores.
• Monitor Store Replenishment: Review cycle deliveries and ensure accurate stock ordering by stores.
• Check Back Orders: Identify and address issues with back orders, ensuring smooth operations.