Are you a forward-thinking Product Planner with an analytical mind? Our client, a leading company in the clothing retail sector based in Cape Town, is looking for talented individuals to join their team.
We’re searching for self-motivated powerhouses who are passionate about performance and driven by solutions. High energy levels are essential to keep up with the fast-paced excitement of the retail environment!
If you’re ready to dive into the heart of retail and make a real impact, we want to hear from you.
Job Description:
- Delivering and implementing departmental business plans that support the SBU’s merchandise strategy.
- 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.
- Ensuring sufficient inflows to maintain agreed replenishment service levels to achieve agreed departmental growth and profitability as per the Business Plan.
- Providing accurate and timely merchandise information to minimize risk and optimize business opportunities.
- Executing and managing project plans to achieve the agreed objectives (if applicable).
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- A minimum of 2-3 years previous experience in product planning within a relevant retail and/or FMCG environment is an ESSENTIAL requirement.
- Knowledge of the retail merchandise cycle with regards to Buying, Planning, Logistics, and Stores.
- Experience with seasonal & non-seasonal replenishments.
- Understanding of the SA retail clothing market, customers, and competitors.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Grade 12 Certificate/Matric is essential.
- Preferred Tertiary Qualifications:
- 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.
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