Central Planner - Totalsports

The Central Planner I is responsible for managing pre-season and in-season store plans and identifying opportunities for stock turn improvements. They prepare pre-season store plans, manage new and revamp store viabilities and strategy, and work alongside the allocation team to execute allocation and assortment strategy. • Prepare, maintain and distribute accurate reports in line with Planning and business requirements. • Generate regular and ad hoc reports for stakeholders within agreed timelines. • Provide administrative support to the Planning team to ensure the smooth execution of planning activities. • Compile, update and maintain planning data, records and documentation. • Ensure the accuracy, integrity and completeness of information used for reporting purposes. • Assist with stock, sales and planning administration activities as required. • Maintain planning-related documentation, records and filing systems. • Support daily, weekly and monthly reporting requirements. • Liaise with internal stakeholders to obtain, validate and communicate information required for reporting and administrative purposes. • Assist with the preparation and distribution of planning reports, presentations and other relevant documentation. • Monitor and track reporting deadlines to ensure timely delivery of information. • Adhere to departmental processes, procedures and reporting standards. • Provide general administrative support to the Planning team as required. • A relevant tertiary qualification. A degree in Statistics, Finance, or a related field will be advantageous. • 1-2 years’ proven planning experience. • A high degree of numeracy and an analytical approach to reporting and administrative tasks. • High level of attention to detail and accuracy. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work effectively in a team environment. • Computer literacy, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel. • Knowledge of Legality System advantageous. Skills: • Analytical Processes • Commercial Acumen • Customer Service Delivery • Planning & Organising • Policy & Procedures • Supplier Management • Requirements Analysis Behaviours: • Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships. • Demonstrates Self-awareness - accurately perceives and reflects on personal strengths and areas of development. • Drives Results - sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results. • Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets. • Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems. • Nimble learning - quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment. • Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives. • Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation.