Junior Planner - Table View
Zando
Zando was founded in 2012 and since then has grown exponentially to become South Africa's biggest online fashion store. Zando forms part of the Jumia Group, the leading e-commerce platform in Africa. With over 1 billion people and 500 million internet users in Africa, Jumia believes that e-commerce is making people's lives easier by helping them shop and pay for millions of products at the best prices wherever they live. E-commerce is also creating new opportunities for SMEs to grow, and job opportunities for a new generation to thrive. With over 5,000 employees in more than 10 countries in Africa, Jumia is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by very high-profile shareholders. Jumia is committed to creating sustainable impact in Africa and offers unique opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment, creating new jobs, new skills, and empowering a new generation. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Planner to join our team. The Junior Planner will play a crucial role in assisting with the development and execution of plans and strategies to meet our goals and objectives. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: Monitor and maintain set budgets and company strategies Develop, implement, and control all aspects of merchandise planning Work collaboratively with the buying team to maximize sales, optimize inventory levels and grow profit Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal and external partners, including suppliers Sales, stock and markdown forecasting Develop, implement, and control all aspects of merchandise planning Collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges relevant to the planning process Work closely with senior planners to help create short-term and long-term plans to achieve company objectives Contribute to budget preparation and assist in monitoring expenditures to ensure adherence to financial targets Support inventory planning by assisting in maintaining optimal stock levels and reducing excess or obsolete inventory WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Grade 12 (Senior Certificate - high school qualification) Relevant tertiary qualification in commerce related studies (e.g. Accounting, Finance, Economics or Supply Chain) 1 - 3 years fully-fledged retail planning experience eCommerce experience is highly advantageous Advanced level in MS Office package - with a specific focus on Excel (e.g. macros, vlookup, pivot tables, conditional formulas, etc.) and Powerpoint A good understanding of the South African consumer market Be able to find solutions and be a good decision maker Flair for numbers and figures Assertive communication skills and the ability to articulate ideas clearly Able to adapt and change in direction and focus quickly Team player - the willingness to adapt to team goals and work effectively with colleagues in an interdependent way Attention to detail Preference for working with detailed analytical tasks Has a strategic / planning view Self-motivated self-starter Able to perform under pressure WE OFFER: A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment A unique opportunity of having strong impact in building the African e-commerce sector The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders This appointment will be made in accordance with the Company's Employment Equity Plan and preference will be given to people from Designated Groups and people with a disability, provided such job applicants meet the inherent criteria of the vacancy. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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