Junior Planner at Core Group

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in sales planning, stock management, or a similar role.
• Proficiency in utilising planning tools, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Target Achievement: Track record of meeting sales targets consistently and achieving high performance.
• Stock Planning: Ability to analyze data, forecast demand, and plan stock levels accordingly.
• Analytical Thinking: Proficient in analyzing sales data, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions.
• Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Product Knowledge: In-depth understanding of Apple products and accessories.
• Time Management: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Achieve quarterly sales targets for each line of business (LOB), maintaining a success rate of over 90%.
• Review shipping schedules, stock-on-hand (SOH), and forecasted sales to plan stock allocation effectively.
• Ensure the right stock is available at the right time, minimizing stockouts and optimizing inventory levels.
• Monitor and maintain weeks of stock (WoS) by LOB within agreed parameters.
• Identify slow-moving SKUs and propose appropriate actions to improve productivity.
• Collaborate with partners to allocate stock and maximize sales while meeting partner expectations.
• Generate weekly orders to Apple and maintain accurate stock replenishment schedules.
• Conduct regular stock reviews to identify aged stock and take necessary actions.
• Prepare and submit timely reports, including sales forecasts, stock updates, and backorder information.
• Plan ahead for new product launches, forecasting based on historical data and input from colleagues and partners.
• Establish strong working relationships with Apple Reseller Operations, store managers, business development managers, and supply chain teams.
• Continuously develop product knowledge to effectively understand and promote Apple products and their accessories.