Job Description

Pepkor Vacancies – Trainee Store Planner

Trainee Store Planner

Company: Pepkor Vacancies

About the Role:
Pepkor is seeking a proactive and analytical Trainee Store Planner to join the Dunns Support Office team. This role involves managing store planning for a portfolio of stores, ensuring stock is distributed optimally in line with company strategy, and supporting business decisions through data analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate distribution of seasonal stock to optimise sales.
• Manage optimal allocation of non-seasonal and seasonal replenishment stock.
• Deliver location plans to cluster stores at the required product levels.
• Analyse store performance and provide timely, accurate information to support business decisions.
• Deliver New Store Plans to ensure new stores are stocked according to plan.
• Assist stores in resolving stock-related queries.
• Conduct regular store visits as required by the business.
• Produce seasonal and non-seasonal replenishment profiles at the required product levels.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous.
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in store planning within a retail environment.
• Exposure to logistics and supply chain processes.
• Experience with planning systems such as Location Planning, JDA Allocation Planning, or Just Enough.
• Advanced skills in Excel or Google Sheets; familiarity with Google Suite is advantageous.
• Knowledge of the retail merchandise cycle, seasonal and non-seasonal replenishments.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Planning, organisation, and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, with a methodical approach.
• Resilience, tenacity, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Effective communication and assertiveness at all levels.
• Self-motivated, responsible, and pride in work.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong customer orientation and interpersonal skills.

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