Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain Location: Cape Town Contract: Permanent EE position: No Introduction Assist and support the Planner with administrative tasks and analysis required to deliver optimum availability and profitable stock investments. • Provide input into planning/buying process • Provide the correct information to ensure correct allocations • Planning (Store Sales Planning, Size Profiling, Store Profiles) • Allocation of merchandise to stores • Liaison with stores and suppliers • Integral part of the planning team and active participation with the department is required • Active participation in departmental analysis down to store and size to enable trade • Effective use of reports available for analysis   • Relevant retail/ business qualification• 2 years retail experience( minimum) • Numerical, analytical and interpretive ability • Analytical capability (core skill, non-negotiable) • Efficient and accurate attention to detail • Commercial understanding and a merchant mind set• Good working knowledge of computer software, with intermediate to advanced working experience on Excel and Cognos reporting skills • Assertive, effective communication and interpersonal skills • Action orientated and deadline driven • Problem solving ability • Ability to use own initiative and be proactive • Ability to work independently and decision making-ability • Excellent planning and organising skills • Customer Service Orientation • Self-starter with the ability to work independently with confidence#J-18808-Ljbffr