Your responsibilities will include:


Manage/control stock investment
Oversee the In-stock function including demand planning, ordering and capacity management in line with department strategy
Deliver accurate insights and reports on a timely bases on which department managers can base commercial decisions and deliver on revenue and margin plans
Create sustainable In-stock systems and processes in partnership with central analytics, technical and product teams
Planning management to support department procurement cycles including but not limited to; seasonality, promotion planning, reaction, import purchasing & continual replenishment
Develop & own the bottom up budgeting plan cycle and reviews in line with performance, margin, stock turn & departmental strategy objectives
Own and compile the annual retail sales budget, quarterly plan, working plan as well as on-going reforecasting at category and product levels to ensure budgets are achieved
Manage end to end inventory availability and inventory health including: improved in-stock rates (availability), inventory planning at categorisation, systematic forecasting, markdown and clearance provisions, return to supplier activities and warehouse space management
Drive process improvement and operational excellence within our supplier base by reducing costs, defects, and lead times, while increasing innovation, automation, and economies of scale
Drive complex business analysis that identifies opportunities to improve cost structure and profitability, focusing on continual contribution margin improvements.
Lead a team of buying assistants; hire, manage and develop a team
Support the operations team in delivering a world-class customer experience – monitor and scrutinise department returns, defects and write offs, supporting the customer service team on product queries and resolving any customer complaint


Qualifications and Experience:


Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma (Commerce, Finance, Mathematics or Economics degree preferable)
3-5 years Commercial / Retail experience specifically in Planning
Proven track record in planning, inventory management and forecasting 
Proven track record in spend management (OTB, Margin management, mark down controls) 
Strong numerical and analytical aptitude, and high proficiency creating and managing advanced models 
Strong proficiency in using analytical tools (Microsoft Excel, SQL and statistical software 
Experience with process improvement techniques