Guess Senior Planner

1 week ago


Johannesburg North, South Africa FrontierCo Full time

Join our team as a **Senior Retail Planner** and play a crucial role in driving profitability and meeting customer demand within our retail organization. You will strategically forecast sales, manage inventory levels, and develop merchandise plans aligned with our financial goals and market trends. Utilize your analytical prowess, strategic planning skills, and collaborative mindset to optimize our retail operations.

**Location**: Johannesburg (Parktown Office) - Work one day from home, or Cape Town (100% Remote).

Essential Skills:

- **Analytical Skills**: Analyse sales data, customer behaviour, and market trends for informed decision-making.
- **Numerical Aptitude**: Manage budgets, forecast sales, and analyse financial performance metrics.
- **Strategic Planning**:Develop merchandise plans aligned with financial objectives and market dynamics.
- **Attention to Detail**:Precisely manage inventory and monitor sales performance for timely adjustments.
- **Problem-Solving Skills**:Identify issues, analyse root causes, and implement effective solutions promptly.
- **Time Management**:Efficiently manage tasks and deadlines, especially during seasonal planning.
- **Communication Skills**:Collaborate with stakeholders for successful merchandise plan implementation.
- **Adaptability**:Adjust plans swiftly to navigate dynamic retail landscapes.
- **Proficiency in Microsoft Excel**:Mastery of Excel is crucial for data analysis, forecasting, and planning. Specifically, the Senior Retail Planner should possess advanced skills in; Data analysis, financial modelling, PivotTables and PivotCharts, charting and graphing, conditional formatting, solver add-in, data validation and scenario analysis.

Desirable Skills:

- Sales Forecasting and Planning
- Inventory Management
- Assortment Planning
- Financial Planning
- Market and Trend Analysis
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Reporting and Analysis
- Risk Management
- Initial Product Allocation
- Store Replenishment

**Education**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Retail Management, or related field.

**Experience**:

- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in retail planning or similar analytical roles.
- Hands-on experience with merchandise planning and demand forecasting preferred.

Competencies:

- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork
- Communication Skills

Technical Proficiency:

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with retail management software and inventory systems.

Application Question(s):

- We aim to have the position filled by May 1st, 2024. Are you available to start within the next 1 to 2 months?
- Which of these Excel functions are you skilled in? Data analysis, financial modeling, PivotTables and PivotCharts, charting and graphing, conditional formatting, Solver add-in, data validation, and scenario analysis. Please add any other Tools, Software or Technologies that you are proficient in.
- Do you possess strong numerical skills, including budget management, sales forecasting, and analysis of financial performance metrics?
- Do you have any non-compete (Restraint of Trade) agreements with your current company? If so, what is the duration of the agreement?
- What range of salary are you expecting?

**Education**:

- Bachelors (required)

**Experience**:

- Retail planning or similar analytical: 3 years (required)

Application Deadline: 2024/04/11


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