Merchandise Product Planner - Cape Town Verfied

Salary Negotiable Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 01-10-2014 11:40:45 AM
29-10-2014 11:40:45 AM
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Merchandise Planner (Baby & Personal Care) to work within the Merchandise department. The role will be based at the Head Office in Cape Town and will report to the Planning Portfolio Manager.

Job Purpose:

To develop sales, gross profit and inventory plans that meet the financial targets as set in the category operating plan to meet the business objectives and manage the planning function job objective’s Key Performance Indicator’s throughout the financial year.

Job Objectives:

Generate and collate information and then apply sound business thinking to provide the category team with insights to assist the team to plan and manage the category effectively.
Meet overall business objectives by developing category sales, gross profit and inventory plans (merchandise plans) based on the operating plan on an annual basis and review on an ongoing basis.
Establish the analytical framework that drives the assortment that flows from the merchandise plans to ensure optimal assortments at the planned gross margins.
Translate the inventory flow plan into store specific allocations by setting the initial allocation quantities when launching products into the business to maximise stock efficiencies.
Manage the stock flow of imported products to ensure optimal profitability and to meet planned availability targets.
Follow the promotions process and then provide insights based on the analysis of the relevant information to add value to the quantification process of the category promotional volumes.

Qualifications and Experience:

2-5 years’ Planning experience in retail or other related working environments (Essential)
B.Com degree – Financial/Retail Management (Desirable)
Diploma in Purchasing/Business Management (Desirable)

Skills, Abilities and Job Related Knowledge:

Knowledge and understanding of planning process including stock flow and stock availability
Knowledge of planning systems and variables
Knowledge of supply chain processes
Knowledge of all merchandise functions – e.g. buying, supply chain.
Knowledge of financial planning
Knowledge of assortment management and range reviews

Competencies:

Formulating Strategies and Concepts
Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
Analyzing
Planning and Organizing
Applying Expertise and Technology
Learning and Researching
Creating and Innovating
Delivering results and Meeting Customer Expectations

If you fulfill the above requirements and you are looking for a new challenge, please submit your CV.

If you have not been contacted within a two week period, please consider your application as unsuccessful.