Merchandise Planner - Leisure Footwear

Cape Union Mart International (Pty) Ltd has been equipping South African adventurers since 1933, and is South Africa's favourite outdoor adventure store.

An opportunity has become available for a confident, energetic and resilient Merchandise Planner for Cape Union Mart Leisure Footwear. The candidate must be able to think laterally and have strong analytical, logical reasoning and numerical abilities.

Our ideal candidate will have the ability to align with the company vision, be self‑motivated and actively involved in overseeing the end‑to‑end process in the applicable area of responsibility. In addition, the successful candidate should have the high energy levels required for this fast‑paced, exciting and dynamic retail environment.

Merchandise Planner – Leisure Footwear

Location : Cape Town | Job level : Mid | Reference : # | Company : Cape Union Mart

Duties

• Achieve turnover, gross profit and stockturn budgets and related KPI's
• Deliver and implement post seasonal analysis, strategic planning, range & assortment planning
• Accurately and continuously budgeting and forecasting in order to achieve sales plan and maximise profitability
• Accurately and continuously forecasting in?ows to achieve sales plans, departmental growth and profitability
• Executing and managing project plans to achieve the agreed objectives
• Supporting and guiding team members with regards to efficient administration as well as the accurate allocation of stock to ensure that the right stock gets to the right store by the right time
• Prioritise online and omni‑channel stock levels
• Liaising with stores, suppliers, customers, shipping and marketing
• Use KPI's to drive buying and marketing decisions
• Efficient management of aged and dead stock

Requirements

Please note : The Cape Union Mart Group is committed to transformation.

Appointments and promotions will be made based on candidates who best meet the requirements for the position. Preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team, aligned to our Employment Equity plan.

Posted on 17 Jan 15 : 15, Closing date 20 Jan

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