Job Description

Pepkor Vacancies – Planning Manager

PLANNING MANAGER – Spar Vacancies

About the Role
The Planning Manager is responsible for managing working capital within the business area by forecasting sales, controlling stock levels, and optimizing inflows. This role plays a key part in improving profitability through effective planning, performance analysis, and strategic execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and execution of business strategy
• Create, implement, and monitor the business area’s operating plan

Team Leadership

• Set clear, measurable objectives and drive team performance
• Provide regular feedback on performance, behavior, and development
• Manage team performance, growth, and goal setting
• Conduct regular communication and monthly check-ins with team members

Planning & Working Capital Management

• Develop sales and inflow plans aligned with departmental KPIs
• Ensure accurate and realistic re-forecasting of plans
• Analyze performance data to inform pre-season planning strategies
• Manage open-to-buy (OTB) spend in line with approved targets and processes

Pricing & Stock Management

• Monitor markdown performance and recommend corrective actions
• Prepare markdown proposals for slow-moving products
• Manage replenishment parameters to optimize stock levels and reduce excess inventory

Store & Departmental Performance Analysis

• Review and analyze store performance using clusters and grading systems
• Optimize product assortment planning across stores
• Conduct regular departmental performance reviews and provide insights

Stakeholder Support & Engagement

• Provide continuous support to country operations
• Respond to management queries with detailed and accurate information
• Participate in country visits when required
• Support existing systems and processes while identifying opportunities for improvement
• Provide ongoing support for planning systems
• Contribute to ad hoc projects as needed

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in retail planning, including at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Experience with planning tools (EP preferred)
• Exposure to Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is advantageous
• Willingness to travel to various African countries when required
• Advanced computer literacy, particularly in G Suite
• South African citizenship required

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