Johannesburg: Supply Chain Planner

Stock levels to be managed in line with sales achieved, to achieve a companywide 2.5-month stock holding, as well as a minimum customer in-fill rate of 95% Managing aged stock as well as distressed stock. Pro-actively report stock shortages to sales and marketing team. Pro-actively report on any stock delays. Evaluate forecast vs. sales figures monthly and adjust stock planning and ordering accordingly. Perform various forecast analysis as needed. Facilitate and drive weekly supply planning meetings. Collaborating with Sales, Marketing and Shipping to determine allocation priorities in support of business objectives. Applying business intelligence (knowledge of big deals, product transitions, marketing trends, etc.) to the forecasting process and improving tools and processes to optimize the planning organization. May participate in projects within the greater Supply Chain Operations organization. The position will interface with both operations and planning teams. Formulate strategies and market research for direct deliveries. Ensure consolidation of containers is achieved on the best business cost savings. Regularly inform and update other departments of significant changes or problems relating to demand and return pattern. Ensure stock budget per category is in-line with orders placed. Planners will be required to rotate their category annual. ETAs to be updated daily. Ensure weekly reports are submitted and order tracker is update. COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Fluent in English A minimum of 5 years experience working in planning or a related field The preferred applicant should have a Bachelors Degree in supply chain, Logistics, Planning, Finance or Business. Solid analytical skills with high attention to detail. Extremely well organised, self-disciplined and deadline driven. Self-motivated. Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the organisation. Willingness to work in a team environment. Handle multiple activities simultaneously and ensure accurate and timely completion of tasks. Proficient user of Microsoft Office Tools: Excel (Advanced), PowerPoint, and Word. Netstock experience will be an advantage. Experience in a major retail planning environment will be an advantage. Strong reporting skills. ERP integration and Supply Chain Management Tools (Planning / Allocation). Project management experience.