Planner - Exact

The Planner II is responsible for influencing and implementing the relevant brands merchandise strategy. They manage financial and strategic aspects of various products, including product planning, controlling open-to-buy, and reviewing figures. They also handle range assortments, replenishment, distribution strategy, and communication with stores and field teams. Additionally, they provide insights and recommendations for improving merchandise performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the buying team to maximise sales, optimise inventory levels and grow profit
• Analysis of merchandise performance with relevant outcomes proposed
• Effectively communicate, present and implement the product strategy
• Effectively communicate, present and implement the promotional strategy aligned to marketing campaigns
• Financial and strategic management of the product e.g. product planning, allocations, controlling OTB, reviewing weekly & monthly figures
• Provide weekly and monthly trade feedback with associated action plans
• Managing monthly, seasonal and financial year forecasts for product categories
• Managing range size and assortments
• Managing replenishment stock
• Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal and external partners, including suppliers

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric
• Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification
• 2 - 5 years + proven working experience as a Merchandise Planner
• A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed and strategic approach to work
• Computer literacy in word, excel (advanced) and planning systems
• Strong business acumen and merchant thinking

Skills:

• Analytical Processes
• Commercial Acumen
• Contract Management
• Customer Service Delivery
• Policy & Procedures
• Market Research and Analysis
• Supplier Management
• Requirements Analysis
• Strategic eCommerce
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proven decision-making ability

Behaviours:

• Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• Demonstrates Self-awareness - accurately perceives and reflects on personal strengths and areas of development
• Drives Results - sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Nimble learning - quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment
• Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
• Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.