We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales and Stock Planner to join our team. As a Sales and Stock Planner, you will be responsible for achieving sales targets, optimizing stock planning, and ensuring the availability of products to meet customer demand. Your role will involve collaborating with various stakeholders, analyzing data, and implementing strategies to maximize sales and minimize stockouts. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and possesses strong communication skills.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Proven experience in sales planning, stock management, or a similar role.
Proficiency in utilising planning tools, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Target Achievement: Track record of meeting sales targets consistently and achieving high performance.
Stock Planning: Ability to analyze data, forecast demand, and plan stock levels accordingly.
Analytical Thinking: Proficient in analyzing sales data, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions.
Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Product Knowledge: In-depth understanding of Apple products and accessories.
Time Management: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Achieve quarterly sales targets for each line of business (LOB), maintaining a success rate of over 90%.
Review shipping schedules, stock-on-hand (SOH), and forecasted sales to plan stock allocation effectively.
Ensure the right stock is available at the right time, minimizing stockouts and optimizing inventory levels.
Monitor and maintain weeks of stock (WoS) by LOB within agreed parameters.
Identify slow-moving SKUs and propose appropriate actions to improve productivity.
Collaborate with partners to allocate stock and maximize sales while meeting partner expectations.
Generate weekly orders to Apple and maintain accurate stock replenishment schedules.
Conduct regular stock reviews to identify aged stock and take necessary actions.
Prepare and submit timely reports, including sales forecasts, stock updates, and backorder information.
Plan ahead for new product launches, forecasting based on historical data and input from colleagues and partners.
Establish strong working relationships with Apple Reseller Operations, store managers, business development managers, and supply chain teams.
Continuously develop product knowledge to effectively understand and promote Apple products and their accessories.
If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for sales planning and stock management, we invite you to apply. Join our team and contribute to the success of our organization by optimizing sales and ensuring product availability.
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