Merchandise Specialist Planner

4 days ago

Kempton Park, South Africa The Foschini Group Full time

**Job ID**:11569

**Position Type**:Full-Time

**Job Function**:Planning

**Workplace Type**:Head Office

**Division**:Jet Division

**Province**:Gauteng

**Location**:Johannesburg East

**Suburb**:Isando (Kempton Park)

Position Description:
MERCHANDISE SPECIALIST PLANNER

Jet has an exciting opportunity available for a Merchandise Specialist Planner. If you would like to join a leading retailer in South Africa, and you possess the following abilities, then this is the ideal position for you.

Key activities include:

- Influencing and implementing the brand's merchandise strategy
- Financial and strategic management of the various products e.g. product planning, reviewing weekly & monthly figures
- Implementing and managing markdowns
- Managing forecasts by product by month
- Management of the range assortments and replenishment
- Compiling and analysing reports on replenishment and promotions
- Developing promotional & range distribution
- Communication with marketing

Key Requirements:

- Matric
- Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification
- 2-3 years + proven working experience as a Merchandise Specialist Planner
- A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed and strategic approach to work
- Computer literacy in word, excel (advance) and planning systems
- Strong business acumen and merchant thinking
- Good organisational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Proven decision-making ability

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