Merchandiser/Retail Planner

5 days ago

Durban, South Africa Isisekelo Recruitment Full time

Purpose
The Merchandise/Retail Planner develops, maintains, analyzes and executes category level item plans for one or more departments. The Planner is also responsible for store allocations and works directly with Buyers / Sales and Operations Managers to achieve strategic goals.

 

Chain Item Planning

  • 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
  • Develop inventory plan by week by chain.
  • Recommend changes to assortment, markdowns, markups, and to promote items based on current rate of sales and go forward plans
  • Track weekly sales performance and make adjustments to sales, forecast receipts and markdowns as needed
  • Review item plans (forecasted sales and inventory) with Buyers and suppliers to ensure product availability
  • Communicate inventory concerns for promotional and inline sales through the proper communication vehicles.
  • Work with Buyers to develop consensus on forecast sales

Experience:

  • Relevant 3-year Degree/Diploma
  • 2 to 3 Years of Product Planning Experience in a retail environment passion for planning
  • High level of Excel ability essential
  • Must understand 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
  • Strong planning, organizing, administrating and coordinating skills
  • Ability to work independently, self-lead and use initiative
  • Methodical, detail-orientated and high level of accuracy
  • Punctual, Deadline driven and outcomes focused
  • High attention to detail
  • Inventory management
  • Sales planning
  • Forecasting
  • Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to work with all levels within an organisation
  • Replenishment system
  • Able to interpret numerical data, form conclusions and make quick decisions based on this
  • Able to multi-task and prioritise time/workload effectively
  • Highly driven, motivated and confident
  • Imaginative and creative in identifying workable solutions

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