Junior Planner

**Purpose of Job**:
To work closely with the Retail planner/ Buyer/ merchandiser to analyse customer activity, forecast sales, select forward-trending merchandise and replenish stores optimally to maximise sales and minimise stock holdings in store

**MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Implementing stock plans to ensure that strategic objectives are executed
- Monitoring customer orders
- Management of the seasonal flow of range assortments
- Order Tracking as required
- Analysis of sell through with necessary systems
- Liaising with the store manager(s) and interior designer(s) to ensure the products are presented to potential customers in the most attractive manner possible.
- Assisting Senior Planner with any adhoc duties he/she may direct
- To liaise closely with buyers, senior management, manufacturers and operational staff.

**Requirements**:

- Matric.
- Relevant qualification/certificate would be advantageous
- Minimum 2 years’ experience.
- Must have a good eye for fashion.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Must be an out the box thinker, deadline driven with excellent time management skills.