Retail Planner

5 days ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time R300 000 - R400 000 per year

Hire Resolve's client in the Retail Industry is urgently seeking the expertise of a Retail Planner to join their team in KwaZulu-Natal.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain item sales and inventory plans
  • Overall management and utilization of inventory procurement plan
  • Develop item unit plan using the replenishment system software
  • Order and manage inventory investments
  • Analyze and determine allocation methods
  • Analyze, determine, and execute initial orders for new items including quantity and timing
  • Maintain and partner with Buyers in understanding store profiles for each category
  • Work directly with Buyers to ensure that assortment plans and item eligibility directly coincide with replenishment plans
  • Responsible for maintaining financials including Open-to-Buy planning based on the inventory procurement plans.
  • Engage with Buyers to manage current and future OTB status,
  • Manage tasks and responsibilities within cross-functional teams and cultivate networks across divisions and functions to improve business processes
  • Maintain and partner with Buyers in understanding store profiles for each category
  • Work directly with Buyers to ensure that assortment plans and item eligibility directly coincide with replenishment plans


Requirements:

  • Relevant 3-year Degree/Diploma
  • 2 to 3 Years of Product Planning Experience in a retail environment
  • High level of Excel ability essential
  • Must understand the forecasting aspect of planning and interaction of key KPIs
  • Sound numerical, analytical thinking & logical problem-solving skills
  • Strong data handling capabilities
  • Strong merchant, trader, and commercial mentality
  • Team Collaborator who is strategic and forward-thinking
  • Ability to work independently, self-lead, and use initiative
  • Methodical, detail-orientated, and high level of accuracy
  • Punctual, Deadline and outcomes-focused
  • Strong analytical and financial skills
  • High attention to detail
  • Inventory management
  • Sales planning
  • Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to work with all levels within an organization
  • Replenishment system
  • Able to interpret numerical data, form conclusions, and make quick decisions based on this
  • Able to multi-task and prioritize time/workload effectively
  • Highly driven, motivated, and confident
  • Imaginative and creative in identifying workable solutions
  • Taking responsibility for development and have a hunger for autonomy and accountability
  • Passionate about retail with a desire to progress through to Buyer and beyond


Benefits:

  • Salary: R300K/yr - R400K/yr, salary negotiable
  • Training & Development
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable)

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

  • Salary: negotiable.
  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today, contact Ashley Feldtmann at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
  • You can also visit the Hire Resolve website:  or email us your CV:  [email protected]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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