E-Commerce Planning Assistant

Western Cape, Full Time

About you
Have you got a way with numbers, an eye for detail, and the ability to make magic under pressure? Then you’re perfect for our Assistant Planner position!
 
Who are we?

We’re a bunch of hard-working, friendly, down-to-earth people who are great at what we do – and love doing it! Our work culture is very important to us because we believe that a happy employee is a good employee.

What we’re looking for: the nutshell version

We need someone to report to the Demand Planning Manager to help acquire the right stock at the right time for our amazing daily deal site. This requires a person with an eye for detail, great numerical skills and the ability to work under pressure!

What we’re looking for: the not-so-nutshell version
Responsibilities:

Sourcing product information
Analysing pricing for potential orders
Reviewing order details to ensure they are processed accurately
Capturing data into our system to process orders
Exporting sales data on Excel to assist the planner with stock forecasting
Exporting warehouse stock data to manage stock levels
Identify slow-selling products and think of creative strategies to increase sales
Following up with the procurement team to ensure orders are delivered in time
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate between all relevant departments when acquiring and managing stock
Utilising internal systems to monitor current stock levels and assist the planner with stock management and forecasting

Requirements:

Proficient MS Office skills, with a strong focus on Excel
Analytical with an aptitude for numbers
Ability to be innovative and think outside the box
Great multi-tasker
Team player
Excellent communication skills
Ability to adapt and work well with different departments
Displays initiative in the working environment
Constantly striving to improve processes
Organised and detail-oriented
Work well under pressure!

Qualifications:

Relevant tertiary degree (BCom preferred)
Preferably Honours degree and above
Intermediate/advanced level of Excel experience

Application email or URL: http://ly.co.za

Skills:

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