I am looking for a Product Planner with a minimum of 2-3 years previous experience in product planning within a relevant retail environment. This position is ideally suited to an independent, self-driven and experienced Product Planner.

Pre-Boys = 2-7 year olds
Size/OTB value of portfolio = R623 million per annum
No of subclasses = 75
No of stores = All stores (411)

This position will offer the ideal candidate the opportunity to join a high-growth, customer-focused retailer that offers unequaled value to its customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Delivering and implementing departmental business plans that support the SBU’s merchandise strategy.
Providing accurate and timeous merchandise information to minimise risk and optimise business opportunities.
Managing departmental forecasts to achieve agreed departmental growth and profitability as per the Business Plan.
Preparing and delivering merchandise assortment plans that support the signed-off departmental business strategy.
Accurately and continuously forecasting inflows to achieve sales plans.
Executing and managing project plans to achieve the agreed objectives (if applicable).

JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Knowledge of:
the retail merchandise cycle with regards to Buying, Planning, Logistics and Stores
seasonal & non-seasonal replenishments
the SA retail clothing market, customers and competitors
Sound numerical skills
Analytical thinking & logical problem-solving skills
Merchant skills & a sound commercial mentality
Interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Planning, organising & time management skills
Conflict resolution skills
The ability to be:
resilient, have tenacity and maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure
methodical, detail-orientated and accurate
deadline-orientated
assertive
The ability to:
remain flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances

create a shared vision and to positively influence others to make decisions
communicate effectively at all levels
be self-motivated, take responsibility and have a sense of pride in one’s work
work independently, as well as be a team player
A strong sense of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS AND LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

A Grade 12 certificate is an essential requirement.
A qualification would be a definite advantage. Preferred qualifications are:
B. Comm./ B. Science degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Stats and Business Science OR
National Diploma majoring in Internal Auditing and Cost and Management Accounting OR
National Diploma in Financial Information Systems
A minimum of 2-3 years previous experience in product planning within a relevant retail environment is an important requirement.
Experience in building seasonal assortment plans is essential.
The following additional experience would be an advantage:
Experience working in planning systems such as Enterprise Planning, Location Planning, Assortment Planning, Allocation Planning and/or Just Enough
Prior store planning experience
Previous store manageme