PEP Stores: Planning Graduate Internship Programme 2024 / 2025

Responsibilities:

As a Graduate, you  will be exposed to the following:

• Replenishment products
• Forecasting methodologies and systems
• Retail Buying and Planning Cycle
• Determine Sales Forecast in consultation with Planning and Buying Teams
• Forecast Sales and understand the impact on Stock Management  
• Prepare forecast and coordinate final sales plan to deliver department sales plans for budget sessions 
• Monitor distribution of stock to stores 
• Monitor and manage DC service levels 
• Analysis of product and store performance 
• Provide store support and conduct visits
• Review store performance and manage exceptions
• Conduct and lead  In-Season trading sessions to optimise sales performance (stock and sales Meetings)   
• Interact and integrate with Replenishment Analysts and Planners

Requirements:

• Have a Bachelor's Degree in the fields of:

1. Statistics,
2. Mathematics,
3. Logistics,
4. Supply Chain,
5. Economics,
6. Business Management 

• Must be a South African Citizen
• Between the ages of 18 - 33 Years Old 
• Driver’s licence (advantageous)
• Intermediate level of computer skills (Google Suite or Microsoft Office)
• Willingness to travel

Skills and Competencies: Analytical, systematic, detail orientated, assertive, driven,  excellent communication and time management skills, good presentation skills, team player, can cope with periods of high stress and take initiative.