Senior Merchandise Planner

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing business units strategic, tactical, and operational plans to achieve set targets
• Influencing and implementing the merchandise strategy
• Management of the range assortments and replenishment
• Management of financial metrics & sales trends, developing promotional & range distribution by store & cluster
• Communication and relationship management of key stakeholders such as, suppliers, buyer, operations, etc.
• Reporting on performance, initiatives, and action plans to senior management periodically (weekly, monthly, seasonally, and annually)

Qualifications and Experience:

• A certificate, diploma, or degree in Business administration or equivalent or at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• At least 5 years of proven working experience as a Planner in fashion apparel
• Experience as a Senior Planner is preferred
• A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed, and strategic approach to work
• Computer literacy in Excel, Power Point and Outlook

Skills:

• Strong business acumen and merchant thinking
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills
• Proven decision-making ability
• Analytical Processes
• Planning & Organising
• Policy & Procedures
• Market Research and Analysis
• Supplier Management
• Strategic eCommerce

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.