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Product Planner (Open Advert / No Specific Portfolio)

AckermansZA

30+ days ago

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Job title : Product Planner (Open Advert / No Specific Portfolio)

Job Location : Western Cape,

Deadline : September 28, 2025

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JOB PURPOSE :

We’re looking for experienced planners to deliver, implement and manage departmental business plans that support the merchandise strategy.

Our ideal candidate? An experienced planner with a strong understanding of merchandise products in a value retail business. A self-motivated individual who's passionate about data-driven performance and driving results through numbers. You'll need to bring your high energy level to keep up with the excitement of our retail environment!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Delivering and implementing departmental business plans that support the SBU’s merchandise strategy.

Managing departmental forecasts to achieve agreed departmental growth and profitability as per the Business Plan.

Preparing and delivering merchandise assortment plans that support the signed-off departmental business strategy.

Ensuring sufficient inflows to maintaining agreed replenishment service levels to achieve agreed departmental growth and profitability as per the Business Plan.

Providing accurate and timeous merchandise information to minimise risk and optimise business opportunities.

Executing and managing project plans to achieve the agreed objectives (if applicable).

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

Essential : Grade 12 certificate / Matric

Preferred :

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

JOB RELATED KNOWELDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED :

Knowledge required :

the retail merchandise cycle with regards to Buying, Planning, Logistics and Stores

seasonal & non-seasonal replenishments

the SA retail clothing market, customers and competitors

Skills required :

Sound commercial thinking & numerical skills

Analytical thinking & logical problem-solving skills

Interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Planning, organising & time management skills.

Conflict resolution skills

Resilience, agility, and the ability to maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure.

Collaboration skills, fostering a shared vision, and positively influencing decision-making in a team setting.

Flexibility to function effectively under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in diverse circumstances.

Self-motivation, a sense of responsibility, and pride in one's work.

Methodical and detail-oriented approach, ensuring accuracy in tasks.

Effective communication skills across all levels.

Strong sense of integrity in professional conduct.

Deadline-oriented mindset.

Assertiveness in handling tasks and responsibilities

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

A minimum of 2-3 years previous experience in product planning within a relevant retail and / or FMCG environment is essential.

Replenishment and assortment planning experience

Prior store planning experience

Previous store management experience (1 – 2 years)

Previous exposure to general logistics and supply chain processes

Experience working in planning systems.

Experience working with the most recent Microsoft software, including Word and Excel, is a prerequisite. Proficiency in advanced Excel usage would be an asset.

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