Cosmetics Planner - Cape Town Verfied

R 28,000 - 30,000 per month Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 29-04-2016 11:37:27 AM
06-05-2016 10:39:59 AM
Merchandise Planner Job available at a well-known and established Make-up and Cosmetics Brand who is seeking an experienced Planner to join their vibrant team in Cape Town. We are looking for an achiever with high energy levels and a passion for business success who is results driven, a forward thinker, with attention to detail and handles pressure well.

The successful candidate needs to have a sound understanding of planning processes, demand forecasting, inventory management, strategic planning and a working knowledge of retail principles are essential. An excellent communication and negotiation ability on all levels with a strong merchant mentality is required.

Requirements:
- Matric with a Business / Commerce Degree
- 5 years’ experience in Retail Merchandise Planning
- Outstanding analytical abilities and numerical skills
- Strong in leadership and motivation
- Advanced Computer skills: Microsoft Office and Planning Systems
- Organisational and Strategic Planning
- Attention to detail and take initiative
- Excellent communication skills
- Demand forecast
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Allocation / Replenishment
- Financial planning

Competencies:

• Assortment/attribute planning experience;
• Creative problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and analytical skills;
• Exceptional communication, influencing, negotiation and presentations skills;
• Ability to identify and influence critical stakeholders, build collaborative cross-functional
partnerships,
• Proactively solve problems and recommend solutions;
• Exposure to planning, finance, analytical, data management systems;
• Adept at various forecasting methodologies and statistical modelling;

Personal Attributes:

• Good positive attitude and enthusiasm
• Hands on and hard working
• Good focus and can see the bigger picture
• Good team player
• Open to new ways of working
• Finding solutions and not problems
• Passion for merchandise and retailing
• Goal oriented
• Eagerness to learn

Salary: R28,000 – R30,000
Start date: ASAP

To apply for the Cosmetics Planner – Cape Town – Cosmetics Brand position, please e-mail CV and recent photo.