Senior Merchandise Planner

1 week ago

Cape Town, South Africa Cape Union Mart International Full time

An opportunity has become available in our **Cape Union Mart Team** for a confident, energetic, and resilient **Senior Merchandise Planner** who can think laterally and who has the strong analytical, logical reasoning and numerical abilities required to oversee the merchandise planning for the **Mens Outdoor Apparel Portfolio** in adherence to the Cape Union Mart Group standards.

**Responsibilities**:

- Achievement of financial and other stock management KPI’s
- Deliver and implement post seasonal analysis, strategic planning and range, assortment and size curve planning
- To accurately and continuously budget and re-forecast in order to achieve sales plan, control inventory levels to plan and maximize profitability
- Participation, managing and executing of project plans to achieve the agreed objectives
- Supporting and guiding team members with regards to efficient administration as well as the accurate allocation of stock to ensure that the right stock gets to the right store by the right time
- Achieve high levels of multi-functional collaboration with stores, suppliers, supply chain, IT, marketing and ecommerce departments
- Be actively involved in the development and mentoring of the departmental allocator

**Experience & Qualifications**
- BCom qualification in Economics or Statistics or any other field of study relevant to the position
- Minimum 3 years of working experience as a Senior Retail/Merchandise/Product Planner within a retail environment is required
- Microsoft Office proficiency with advanced excel experience is essential
- Working knowledge and experience with merchandise planning and reporting systems is required
- Experience in planning Apparel categories is required

**Competencies Required**
- Good articulation with excellent English written & verbal communication skills
- Sound numerical, analytical thinking & logical problem-solving skills as to make sound business decisions
- Strong merchant ability with trader and commercial mentality
- A team collaborator with strong strategic and forward-thinking skills
- Strong planning, organizing, administrating and coordinating skills
- Proven ability to self-lead, work independently or within a team
- Displays methodical, detail-orientated and accurate work output
- Ability to prioritize, manage your time, maintain high levels of drive & initiative while under pressure
- Displays values of Trust, Innovation and Passion
- Continues to be resilient in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
- Proven ability to resolve conflict and of building and maintaining relationships across all levels of the organization

  • Merchandise Planner

    5 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Pepkor Speciality Full time

    An exciting opportunity has become available for a highly experienced senior Merchandise Planner in our Sneakers business. The Merchandise Planner is responsible for the delivery, implementation and management of the departmental business plans that support the merchandise strategy. Tekkie Town is looking for a self-confident, motivated, curious and...

  • Merchandise Planner

    1 week ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Pepkor Speciality Full time R400 000 - R1 200 000 per year

    An exciting opportunity has become available for a highly experienced senior Merchandise Planner in our Sneakers business. The Merchandise Planner is responsible for the delivery, implementation and management of the departmental business plans that support the merchandise strategy. Tekkie Town is looking for a self-confident, motivated, curious and...

  • Merchandise Planner

    5 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Neptune Full time

    An exciting opportunity has become available for a highly experienced senior Merchandise Planner in our Sneakers business. The Merchandise Planner is responsible for the delivery, implementation and management of the departmental business plans that support the merchandise strategy. Tekkie Town is looking for a self-confident, motivated, curious and...

  • Merchandise Planner

    7 days ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Pepkor Speciality Full time R700 000 - R1 500 000 per year

    Job DescriptionAn exciting opportunity has become available for a highly experienced senior Merchandise Planner in our Sneakers business. The Merchandise Planner is responsible for the delivery, implementation and management of the departmental business plans that support the merchandise strategy. Tekkie Town is looking for a self-confident, motivated,...

  • Senior Merchandise Planner

    1 week ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Cape Union Mart International Full time

    An opportunity has become available in our **Old Khaki Merchandise Team** for a confident, energetic, and resilient **Senior Merchandise Planner** who can think laterally and who has the strong analytical, logical reasoning and numerical abilities required to oversee the merchandise planning for the **Mens Apparel Portfolio** in adherence to the Cape Union...

  • Senior Merchandise Planner

    5 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Cape Union Mart International Full time

    An opportunity has become available in our Outdoor Merchandise Team for a confident, energetic, and resilient Senior Merchandise Planner who can think laterally and who has the strong analytical, logical reasoning and numerical abilities required to oversee the merchandise planning for department allocated.Our ideal candidate will have the ability to align...

  • Senior Merchandising Planner

    6 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Silvertree Capital (PTY) ltd Full time

    JOB OVERVIEW We are looking for a dynamic, analytical and commercially-minded Senior Merchandise Planner to join our Buying team. The Senior Merchandise Planner will manage inventory health in the context of sales targets, marketing activities and industry trends by analysing stock turn and managing supply chain accordingly. The Senior Merchandise Planner...

  • Merchandise Planner

    5 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Peoplefinder Career Placements Full time

    Merchandise Planner Our client in the Retail Industry requires the services of a Merchandise Planner to join their product team to develop and implement merchandise financial plans to optimise sales growth and merchandise profitability. Duties & Responsibilities Development of the businesses planning function and associated processes to support ongoing...

  • Senior Merchandise Planner

    1 week ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Cape Union Mart Full time R900 000 - R1 200 000 per year

    An opportunity has become available in our Outdoor Merchandise Team for a confident, energetic, and resilient Senior Merchandise Planner who can think laterally and who has the strong analytical, logical reasoning and numerical abilities required to oversee the merchandise planning for department allocated.Our ideal candidate will have the ability to align...

  • Merchandise Planner

    5 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Peoplefinder Career Placements Full time

    Merchandise Planner Our client in the Retail Industry requires the services of a Merchandise Planner to join their product team to develop and implement merchandise financial plans to optimise sales growth and merchandise profitability. Duties & Responsibilities Key performance areas: Development of the businesses planning function and associated processes...