Merchandise Controller - George at Pepkor Speciality

Job Description    

• We are looking to give 2 people an exciting opportunity to start embarking on a Career within our Planning Team as Merchandise Controllers at Support Centre George.  The Merchandise Controller will mainly be responsible to ensure the efficient allocation of stock from DC’s to Stores, the transfer of stock between stores, stores-and product analyses and other admin related duties. The role is responsible for the delivery & implementation of the merchandise stocking strategy. Tekkie Town is looking for a self-confident, motivated, positive, and resilient individual who can think laterally and who has strong analytical and proven numerical abilities.

Qualifications    

• A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent is an essential requirement

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• Proficiency in the latest Microsoft packages (Word & Excel) is an essential requirement
• Experience as Store Manager or working within a store environment will be beneficial
• Knowledge of the retail merchandise cycle with regards to Buying, planning, logistics and stores will be advantageous
• A strong logical thinking and analytical ability with excellent numerical skills and the ability to be accurate and pay attention to detail
• Has a high energy level and is performance-driven to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent planning, organizing and time management skills
• Ability to remain flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances

Key Responsibilities    

• Allocating stock to optimize Sales and Efficiencies:
• Through the movement of stock, correct inventory levels within stores in cases where stores are over/under-stocked in terms of capacity or in terms of low/high forward covers as a result of projected future sales
• Validate and facilitate requests for stock from field teams and execute accordingly, whether it be the transfer of additional stock to fulfil the request, or the declination of the request due to insufficient availability or data-based inability to do so
• Proactively monitor product performance and identify products to be balanced/consolidated
• Ensure the regular movement of stock into stores based on recent sales performance to minimize lost sales due to stock-outs
• Execution of valid requests for movement of stock by Planner, Planning Manager, Head of Planning, the Buying team and/or an Executive Member 
• Actively drive own development to achieve the deliverables of the role
• Identify sales opportunities in their product portfolio, including stores and countries
• Store support and visits
• Operational support
• Measure products & stores performance
• Reporting and Analysis
• Administrative duties
• Ad hoc projects and assignments