Pepkor has the largest retail store footprint in southern Africa. With 5 470 stores operating across 10 African countries, our businesses include many of the most trusted brands on the continent. Pepkors Speciality division provides central infrastructure to launch new brands, nurture smaller brands and position new fashion and footwear acquisitions.
Trainee Store Planner – Tygervalley
Qualifications
- A minimum of 2
years experience in store planning within a retail environment is an
important requirement.
- A relevant
tertiary qualification would be a definite advantage.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Previous
exposure to general logistics and supply chain processes.
- Experience
working in planning systems such as Location Planning, JDA Allocation
Planning and/or Just Enough.
- A working
knowledge of the latest Google Suit will be advantageous. Experience in
working at an advanced level in Excel or Google Sheets would be a definite
advantage.
- Knowledge of the
retail merchandise cycle with regards to Buying, Planning, Logistics, DC
and Stores.
- Knowledge of
seasonal and non-seasonal replenishments.
- Sound numerical
skills
- Analytical
thinking and problem solving skills.
- Interpersonal
and relationship building skills.
- Planning,
organising & time management skills are essential
- The ability to
be resilient, have tenacity and maintain high levels of drive and
initiative under pressure.
- Be methodical,
detail orientated and accurate.
- Be deadline
orientated.
- The ability to
be flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and
work performance in a variety of circumstances.
- Be assertive and
communicate effectively at all levels.
- Be
self-motivated, take responsibility and have a sense of pride in one’s
work.
- The ability to
work independently, as well as be a team player.
- Have a strong
customer orientation.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring the
accurate distribution of seasonal stock to optimise sales.
- Ensuring the
optimal distribution of non-seasonal and seasonal replenishment stock to
optimise sales.
- Delivering a
location plan that allows for the clustering of stores at the required
product level.
- Analysing store
performance and providing accurate and timeous information in order to
optimise business decision making.
- Delivering New
Store Plans to ensure that new stores are stocked to plan.
- Assisting stores
in resolving any queries relating to stock.
- Conducting
regular store visits as required by the business.
- Delivering seasonal and non-seasonal replenishment profiles at the required product level.
Interested and qualified? Go to Pepkor Speciality to apply