Central Planner - Totalsports

Job Title

The Central Planner I is responsible for managing pre-season and in-season store plans and identifying opportunities for stock turn improvements. They prepare pre-season store plans, manage new and revamp store viabilities and strategy, and work alongside the allocation team to execute allocation and assortment strategy.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification. A degree in Statistics, Finance, or a related field will be advantageous.
• 1-2 years’ proven planning experience
• A high degree of numeracy and an analytical approach to reporting and administrative tasks.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Computer literacy, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of Legality System advantageous

Skills

• Analytical Processes
• Commercial Acumen
• Customer Service Delivery
• Planning & Organising
• Policy & Procedures
• Supplier Management
• Requirements Analysis

Behaviours

• Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• Demonstrates Self-awareness - accurately perceives and reflects on personal strengths and areas of development
• Drives Results - sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Nimble learning - quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment
• Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
• Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation

Key Duties

• Prepare, maintain and distribute accurate reports in line with Planning and business requirements.
• Generate regular and ad hoc reports for stakeholders within agreed timelines.
• Provide administrative support to the Planning team to ensure the smooth execution of planning activities.
• Compile, update and maintain planning data, records and documentation.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity and completeness of information used for reporting purposes.
• Assist with stock, sales and planning administration activities as required.
• Maintain planning-related documentation, records and filing systems.
• Support daily, weekly and monthly reporting requirements
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to obtain, validate and communicate information required for reporting and administrative purposes.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of planning reports, presentations and other relevant documentation.
• Monitor and track reporting deadlines to ensure timely delivery of information.
• Adhere to departmental processes, procedures and reporting standards.
• Provide general administrative support to the Planning team as required.

About the Role

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.