Senior Planner - Sportscene

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the buying team to maximise sales, analyse performance & optimise product stock levels
• Understanding and interpreting business trends in terms of the Sportscene target market
• Analysis of merchandise performance and relevant outcomes proposed
• Product strategy effectively communicated, presented, and implemented
• Financial and strategic management of the product e.g. product planning, allocations, controlling OTB, reviewing weekly & monthly figures
• Management of range assortments
• Management of replenishment stock
• Collaborative partnerships with internal and external suppliers established and maintained

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven working experience as a Merchandise Planner (3 years minimum)
• Trader mentality, business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking

Skills:

• A high degree of numeracy and analytical thinking
• The ability to think and operate at a strategic level
• A detailed and methodical approach to work
• To be able to make decisions and meet deadlines whilst working in a fast-paced, pressurised environment
• Resilience and emotional maturity
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication
• To confidently influence and persuade at all levels
• Computer literacy in Word, Excel and related planning systems
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to work effectively individually as well as within a team environment

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.