Key responsibilities

·        Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical data and market trends

·        Monitor and manage inventory levels across retail stores

·        Ensure timely replenishment of stock based on agreed parameters (min/max levels, safety stock)

·        Identify and mitigate risks related to stockouts, overstocking, and obsolete inventory

·        Analyse stock performance and produce regular reports (e.g. stock out reports, slow moving/toxic, stock turn analysis)

·        Support promotional planning and new product launches with appropriate stock allocation

·        Maintain data accuracy within inventory management systems

·        Continuously improve stock planning processes and efficiencies

·       Achieving the necessary KPI’s

§  In Stock Business Critical 98%

§  In Stock Overall 95%

§  Stock turn planning target of 7

§  Toxic stock 5 % or less contribution to overall stock holding.

§  Stock Holding targets to be achieved.

§  Business Critical sales contribution to overall sales.

•       BMO Activities:

§  Store queries and concerns are resolved effectively.

§  ITD Monthly dashboard

§  Swimlane analysis quarterly

§  BC sales contribution of overall sales

§  Weekly ROC analysis

§  Weekly stock-out analysis

§  Weekly swim lane Audit

§  Range management (Phase in/Phase Out)

§  Housekeeping: Open purchase orders, exception messages

§  Toxic/slow-moving article analysis

§  Master data updates

§  Improve and Innovation

•       Reports

§  Submit and upload weekly/monthly reports from agents.