Planning Analyst

Are you a numbers whiz with a passion for fashion? Do you dream in Excel spreadsheets and trend forecasts? MyRunway, the ultimate destination for savvy shoppers, is on the lookout for a dynamic Planning Analyst to join our trendsetting team in Cape Town **About Us**: At MyRunway, we're not just about following trends - we're about setting them. Our dynamic team is passionate about revolutionizing online fashion retailing, one stylish step at a time. With a culture that values creativity, innovation, and hustle, we're on a mission to make fashion magic happen **The role**: As our Planning Analyst, you'll be at the forefront of shaping our business strategy by translating financial plans into category-specific sales, margin, and inventory budgets. Collaborating closely with our Supply Team, you'll blend fashion insights, market trends, and cutting-edge analytics to drive our success in the fast-paced world of online fashion retailing. **Your Mission**: - **Craft strategic plans for our categories**, infusing them with customer insights, market trends, and competitive intelligence to stay ahead of the curve. - **Develop annual merchandise financial plans** that ensure our sales, stocks, margins, GP, and markdowns align perfectly with our business goals. - **Collaborate with key stakeholders** to set targets that support our strategic vision while keeping our assortment fresh and exciting across all departments. - **Dive deep into data** to monitor projections, inventory flow, and seasonal plans, making real-time adjustments to maximize sales and profitability. - **Embrace new planning processes and systems**, always striving for "best in practice" excellence to keep us at the forefront of innovation. - **Provide insightful analysis** on product performance, optimizing inventory management and category stock turn to keep our shelves filled with the hottest trends. **Skills You Bring to the Table**: - Self-motivated with a hunger for learning and growth - Master multitasker who thrives under pressure - Excel wizard with a knack for crunching numbers and spotting trends - Forecasting prowess and commercial acumen - Analytical thinker who turns insights into actionable strategies - Entrepreneurial mindset with a flair for calculated risks - Financial savvy that drives business success - Innovative thinker who's always one step ahead of the curve **Your Experience**: - Degree preferred, but if you've got the skills and experience, we want to hear from you - E-commerce planning experience is a plus - show us your online shopping smarts - Fashion-forward mindset with experience in a branded environment - Knowledge of merchandising systems - let's talk tech **Join the MyRunway Team**: **Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent Application Question(s): - Let's Talk Numbers - What's your current salary (CTC)? - Crystal Ball Time: What number are you envisioning as your future salary with us (CTC)? **Education**: - Bachelors (preferred) **Experience**: - planning: 3 years (preferred)