Merchandise Planner – Leisure Footwear
Location : Cape Town, South Africa
Job level : Mid
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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 to achieve sales plan and maximize profitability
- Executing and managing project plans to achieve agreed objectives
- Supporting and guiding team members in efficient administration and accurate allocation of stock to ensure 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
Minimum 2 years working experience as a Retail / Merchandise / Product Planner with size complexityMatric with a relevant tertiary qualificationAdvanced Excel experience is essentialExperience with merchandise planning and reporting systemsExperience using automated replenishment systemsPassionate about people with leadership aspirationsExcellent English written & verbal communication skillsSound numerical, analytical thinking & logical problem-solving skillsStrong team playerStrong planning, organizing, administrating and coordinating skillsAbility to work independentlyMethodical, detail‑orientated and accurateDeadline and outcomes‑focusedProactive, innovative, passionate, committed, self‑motivated, driven and trustworthyResilient and tenacious in a fast‑paced and ever‑changing environmentAbility to resolve conflictAbility to build and maintain relationships with all levels of the organizationThe Cape Union Mart Group is committed to transformation.
Appointments and promotions will be made based on the 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, Closing date 20 Jan
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