Central Planning Analyst: Replenishment

Ackermans; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Ackermans is seeking a replenishment analyst to drive the analysis of replenishment performance, support users and govern RPL policies to help the company achieve its merchandise objectives.

You will analyse data across the business, report on risks and opportunities, and train users while building relationships with planners, heads of planning and the systems analyst to improve processes and governance. Strong Excel skills and replenishment experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree in Finance/Accounting/Mathematics/Stats/Business Science.
• National Diploma majoring in Internal Auditing and/or Cost and Management Accounting.
• National Diploma in Financial Information Systems.
• National Diploma/degree in Business/Retail/Merchandise Management or Accounting/Finance.
• 3+ years Product Planning experience in clothing retail/FMCG.
• Experience with replenishment planning systems.
• Proficient with Word, PowerPoint & Advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyse replenishment performance across the company (30%).
• Proactively report on exceptions, risks and opportunities with recommendations.
• Govern Replenishment policies and procedures (25%).
• Deliver process training and refresher training to all users; build stakeholder relationships.

Job description

To be responsible for the analysis of replenishment performance, user support and the operational governance of the RPL policies and processes to the achievement of the Company’s merchandise objectives.

JOB PURPOSE

To be responsible for the analysis of replenishment performance, user support and the operational governance of the RPL policies and processes to the achievement of the Company’s merchandise objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analysis (30%)

  Conducting intensive analysis and interrogation of replenishment performance across the company

• Reporting (25%)

  Proactively reporting on exceptions, risks & opportunities identified in the analysis of product performance and providing the business with recommendations

• Governance of Replenishment policies and procedures (25%)

• Training & Development (20%)

  Process training and refresher training to all users.

  Networking and building relationships with all stakeholders to meet Company objectives:

  • Planners and Store Planners
  • Heads of Planning
  • Systems Analyst

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Grade 12 Certificate/Matric
• B. Comm./ B. Science degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Stats and/or Business Science
• National Diploma majoring in Internal Auditing and/or Cost and Management Accounting
• National Diploma in Financial Information Systems
• National Diploma/ degree in Business/Retail/Merchandise Management or Accounting/Finance

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• A minimum of 3 years Product Planning experience within a clothing retail / FMCG environment
• Working experience in replenishment planning systems
• Working experience in the latest Microsoft packages (Word, PowerPoint & Advanced Excel)
• 2-3 years’ experience in analyzing information

Preferred

• Additional Store Planning experience (more than 1 year).
• Replenishment experience (2-3 years)
• Previous exposure to and understanding of logistics and supply chain processes

KNOWLEDGE

• Expert product knowledge on the Just Enough tool or a similar replenishment system
• Knowledge of the Retail merchandise cycle in terms of Buying, Planning, Logistics and Stores
• Knowledge of the retail and merchandise planning processes
• Knowledge and understanding of seasonal and non-seasonal replenishments

SKILLS

• Highly motivated, self-driven, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks and deliverables
• Proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and addressing potential issues before they impact business outcomes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, supported by logical and critical thinking skills
• Process-orientated, with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement
• Able to collaborate effectively in both one-on-one engagements and team environments
• Be customer-centric
• Strong planning, organising and time management skills
• Merchant /Commercial thinking skills
• Excellent numerical skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Resilient, have tenacity and maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure
• Assertive
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• The ability to:
  • o be deadline and results-driven
  • positively influence user behaviour
  • interpret and understand customer needs and translate these into technical specifications and operational requirements
  • act as a bridge between the Business Units and Replenishment Analyst (in systems team).