Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain Location: Cape Town Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related Introduction Maximise trading opportunities by providing accurate forecasts of customer demand through management by exception, optimising inventory management through the supply chain within defined parameters. · Optimise profitability through effective management of a set of KPI’s through effective analysis and reporting · Contribute to the Department / Category Strategy with a specific focus on planning objectives and requirements · Participate and provide input into assortment and space planning to maximize trading opportunities · Provide input in development of Long Term Tactical plans and supply management · Build and develop relationships with all key stakeholders (internal and external) Behavioural · Good analytical and numerical ability · Resilience and multi-tasking · Attention to detail is very important and a thorough mind set · Strong planning and organisational skills / ability · Good business acumen, judgment and problem solving skills / ability · Ability to deliver good results in a stressful environment · Team player with strong integration skills Technical and Functional · Pricing and Margin Management · Industry Understanding · Quality Management JOB REQUIREMENTS · 2 to 3 years of FMCG / planning experience · Stores’ experience would be an advantage · Retail or business related tertiary qualification or FMT Planning Graduate would be an advantage · Should be flexible to travel and may be required to work weekends where necessary · Computer literacy and competent excel skills Woolworths is an equal employment opportunity company that is committed to inclusion and diversity