Takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Replenishment Specialist to join our team in Cape Town.
We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hardworking people to join us. We offer market related benefits, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t get bored, as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.
The successful candidate will possess a passion for data and analysis and have a balance between exceptional analytical skills (understanding the relevance of data and compiling it) and the ability to interpret analysis output (what does it mean and what how can it be used to solve real world problems).
The position reports into the Planning Manager.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Conduct demand forecasting and inventory analysis to optimize stock levels and prevent overstock or stockouts.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery of products.
• Oversee the restocking process, ensuring timely orders are placed for the replenishable range of products.
• Monitor and react to current trade, making data-driven decisions for maximum sales potential.
• Determine the most effective replenishment strategies for products across various departments and divisions, considering sales forecasts and other relevant factors like promotions or seasonal times of the year.
• Act as the main point of contact for the Retail team in charge of the assigned product range.
• Track and optimize the frequency of replenishments and order cycles to suit the needs of the product range.
• Coordinate with different divisions and fellow supply chain planners to balance inventory levels across Distribution Centers for the products being replenished.
• Conduct weekly analysis and reporting on supplier stockouts and the availability of products within the portfolio giving action plans and expected resolution timings.
• Oversee the key performance indicators (KPIs) for product availability within the designated portfolio and distribution center. Address daily operational challenges that arise within the scope of the product range.
•Manage the operational aspects of the replenishment planning tool.
• Perform system testing for the replenishment planning tool to ensure its effectiveness and reliability and areas of improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, buying, planning and operations, to align supply chain planning with broader company strategies.
• Mentor and support junior supply chain planners in their development and daily operations.
• Analyze supply chain data and performance metrics to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Stay informed of industry trends and advancements in supply chain management to drive innovation within the company.
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We seek to Employ an Extra Ordinary Mind who:
If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind, so come and join us!
Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference
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