MERCHANDISE PLANNER Jewellery has an exciting opportunity available for a Merchandise Planner for our flagship Brands. If you would like to join a leading retailer in South Africa, and you possess the following abilities, then this is the ideal position for you.
Key activities include:
Work collaboratively with the buying team to maximise sales, optimise inventory levels and grow profit
Analysis of merchandise performance with relevant outcomes proposed
Effectively develop, communicate, present and implement the product strategy
Effectively develop, communicate, present and implement the location strategy
Effectively communicate, present and implement the promotional strategy aligned to marketing campaigns
Financial and strategic management of the product e.g. product planning, allocations, controlling OTB, reviewing weekly & monthly figures
Provide weekly and monthly trade feedback with associated action plans
Managing monthly, seasonal and financial year forecasts for product categories
Managing range size and assortments
Managing replenishment stock
Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal and external partners, including suppliers
Key Requirements:
Matric
Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification
3 - 5 years + proven working experience as a Merchandise Planner
A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed and strategic approach to work
Computer literacy in MS Office, excel (intermediate to advanced)
Strong aptitude for ERP systems (Planning, Allocations, Buy-Plans, etc.)
Strong business acumen and merchant thinking
Good organisational and interpersonal skills
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Proven decision-making ability
Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.