Store Planner – Homeware needed at Woolworths

Introduction

• Assist and support the Planner with administrative tasks and analysis required to deliver optimum availability and profitable stock investments.

Job description

•   Provide input into planning/buying process 
•   Provide the correct information to ensure correct allocations 
•   Planning (Store Sales Planning, Size Profiling, Store Profiles) 
•   Allocation of merchandise to stores 
•   Liaison with stores and suppliers 
•   Integral part of the planning team and active participation with the department is required 
•   Active participation in departmental analysis down to store and size to enable trade 
•   Effective use of reports available for analysis
•   Monitor sell-through, sales, and stock metrics; recommend corrective actions.
•   Collaborate with Buyers, Merchandise Planners, and Allocators to land product effectively.
•   Manage replenishment rules and ensure product availability without overstocking.
•   Weekly trade analysis and reporting.

Minimum requirements

• Relevant retail/ business qualification
• 2 years retail experience( minimum) 
• Numerical, analytical and interpretive ability 
• Analytical capability (core skill, non-negotiable) 
• Efficient and accurate attention to detail 
• Commercial understanding and a merchant mind set
• Good working knowledge of computer software, Excel and Cognos reporting skills 
• Assertive, effective communication and interpersonal skills 
• Action orientated and deadline driven 
• Problem solving ability 
• Ability to use own initiative and be proactive 
• Ability to work independently and decision making-ability 
• Excellent planning and organising skills 
• Customer Service Orientation 
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently with confidence