Assistant Planner

Position : Assistant Planner
Department : Supply Chain
Location : Cape Town, Observatory
Reporting to : Projects Office Manager

Purpose of the Role
Provide administrative support to the Demand Planning team by leveraging exceptional organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Performance
• Order placement with foreign suppliers via relevant systems, online portals, email
• Invoice recon & purchase order maintenance
• Tracking of shipments & communication to team on arrival dates
• Collating & sending internal reports to wider company
• Management of retail admin – Chanel & NARS Boutiques
• Analysis of sell through using necessary systems
• Assist Demand Planners with any ad-hoc duties/projects as required
Communication and Stakeholder Management
• Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve overall business objectives.
• Work in partnership with all other departments to ensure the smooth day to day running of the business as a whole, through regular and relevant communication.
People Management

• Manage own personal development through your PDP (Personal Development Plan). Request training and feedback on performance and strive to improve based on these interventions.
• Adhere to the company’s values.
• Take personal responsibility for all issues facing the department and work as a team.
• Communicate with your line manager regularly and make recommendations on improving efficiencies in the department.

Minimum requirements
• Microsoft Office (Working knowledge Excel (basic formulas) and Word)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Math, Supply Chain, Business/related area OR equivalent experience
• 2 years’ experience in Supply Chain (if candidate does not have any related experience, the candidate must have a relevant bachelor’s degree)
• Supply chain software knowledge advantageous

Competencies
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Persuading and Influencing
• Presenting and Communicating information clearly
• Analysing
• Planning and Organising
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Deadline driven with excellent time management skills.