Supply Chain Assistant - X1 (Beauty & Accessories) & X1 (Baby)

Supply Chain Assistant - x1 (Beauty & Accessories) & x1 (Baby) Listing reference: click_015962 Listing status: Under Review Apply by: 21 February 2024 Position summary Industry: FMCG & Supply Management Job category: Supply and Demand Location: Cape Town Contract: Permanent Remuneration: market related EE position: Yes Introduction Clicks is on the hunt for a Supply Chain Assistants. The purpose of the role is to place vendor orders in line with forecasts, distribute products to stores and to collaborate with the relevant planners on inventory issues to achieve targeted inventory and availability.  JOB OBJECTIVES To order inventory based on SKU forecasts to maximize inventory availability.To create and distribute DC to store specific allocations to maximize inventory availability.To collaborate with the planner on inventory exceptions (short/late deliveries, reasons for out of stocks, etc.) andassist with resolving the issues to maximize inventory availability.To liaise with the relevant stakeholders (DC, Vendors, Stores and Category etc.) to resolve replenishment queriesto maximize inventory availability.To provide on-going updates to the planner on promotional stock flow to ensure inventory availability forpromotions.To support and assist the planner with adhoc inventory related requests.Generate and collate information and then apply sound business thinking to provide the category team withinsights to assist the team to plan and manage the category effectively.To place new line, promotional and pipe fill orders and /or other ad hoc orders to ensure inventory availability forpromotions.   EDUCATION: Diploma in Purchasing/Business Management  JOB EXPERIENCE: 1-3 years Planning experience in retail or other related working environments FMCG experience JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE Knowledge and understanding of planning & buying process including stock flow and stock availabilityKnowledge of planning systems and variablesKnowledge of supply chain processes Clicks GroupKnowledge of financial planningKnowledge of assortment management and range reviews   JOB RELATED SKILLS Analytical and numerateWell-structured and organised  JOB RELATED COMPETENCIES  Deciding and Initiating Action Working with PeoplePlanning and Organising Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations Following Instructions and ProceduresAchieving Personal Work Goals and ObjectivesCoping with Pressures and Setbacks Do you require help with the registration process?#J-18808-Ljbffr