Branch Planner

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review weekly trade on Key Performance Indicators to identify challenges/ opportunities with emphasis on timely resolution and optimising profit
• Maintain and develop team’s central reporting process through accurate and timely generation of Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Annual and Adhoc reporting, managing reports in excel involving large data sets
• Support creating and sharing analysis to business and key stakeholders e.g. store visit decks, regional trade calls, marketing events.

Provide actionable unit capacity guidance and transfer proposals to allocation & inventory partners Maintain retail and sale calendars ensuring they reflect latest information Regular communication with regional managers gathering feedback from their region

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Previous experience as Assistant Branch Planner, Assistant Merchandiser or equivalent (experience in Planning or Distribution is preferable)

• Must be dynamic, resilient, and happy to work in a fast-paced environment Self-starter; highly motivated and organised
• Strong analytical skills, proven proficiency in retail mathematics High level of computer literacy, Intermediate/Advanced level excel Attention to detail and able to maintain good accuracy levels
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with business partners
• Excellent communication skills Creative problem-solver and critical thinker
• Must have desire to review / create efficiencies in processes