Planner - Hi Division

Key Responsibilities:

• Influencing and implementing the relevant brand’s merchandise strategy
• Financial and strategic management of the various products e.g. product planning, controlling open-to-buy, allocations, reviewing weekly & monthly figures
• Management of the range assortments and replenishment
• Management and implementation of distribution strategy e.g. analysing stores profiles & sales trends, developing promotional & range distribution by store & cluster
• Monitor and manage inventory levels which include optimising stock levels and reducing excess
• Collaborative partnerships with external stakeholders including internal buying and operational stakeholders to maximise sales, analyse performance and optimise stock levels
• Communication with stores and field

Qualifications and Experience:

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Proven working experience as a Planner (3 - 5 years)
• Trader mentality and tech product experience is advantageous

Skills:

• Strong business acumen and merchant thinking
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• A high degree of numeracy and analytical thinking
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as individually
• Methodical approach to work with attention to detail
• Analytical Processes
• Good Planning & Organisational skills
• Supplier Management
• Requirements Analysis
• Skilled in Merchandise Systems, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

Behaviours:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, decision making, interpersonal relations, problem solving, teamwork & written communication
• Comfortable and effective influencer.
• You need to be flexible as the environment is very dynamic and priorities can change.
• Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
• Adapts effectively to situations that are complex, uncertain, or lack guidelines and clear information
• Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
• Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
• Effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation
• Thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.