Product Planner

Are you a forward-thinking Product Planner with an analytical mind? Our client, a leading company in the clothing retail sector based in Cape Town, is looking for talented individuals to join their team.

We’re searching for self-motivated powerhouses who are passionate about performance and driven by solutions. High energy levels are essential to keep up with the fast-paced excitement of the retail environment!

If you’re ready to dive into the heart of retail and make a real impact, we want to hear from you.

Job Description:

1. Delivering and implementing departmental business plans that support the SBU’s merchandise strategy.
2. Managing departmental forecasts to achieve agreed departmental growth and profitability as per the Business Plan.
3. Preparing and delivering merchandise assortment plans that support the signed-off departmental business strategy.
4. Ensuring sufficient inflows to maintain agreed replenishment service levels to achieve agreed departmental growth and profitability as per the Business Plan.
5. Providing accurate and timeous merchandise information to minimise risk and optimise business opportunities.
6. Executing and managing project plans to achieve the agreed objectives (if applicable).

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

1. A minimum of 2-3 years previous experience in product planning within a relevant retail and/or FMCG environment is an ESSENTIAL requirement.
2. The retail merchandise cycle with regards to Buying, Planning, Logistics and Stores.
3. Seasonal & non-seasonal replenishments.
4. The SA retail clothing market, customers and competitors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Grade 12 Certificate/Matric is essential.
2. Preferred Tertiary Qualifications:

• B. Comm./ B. Science degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Stats and Business Science OR
• National Diploma majoring in Internal Auditing and Cost and Management Accounting OR
• National Diploma in Financial Information Systems.