Product Planner (Kids)

About the job

JOB PURPOSE: We’re looking for experienced planners to deliver, implement and manage departmental business plans that support the merchandise strategy for our KIDS business unit. Our ideal candidate? An experienced planner with a strong understanding of merchandise products in a value retail business. A self-motivated individual who's passionate about data-driven performance and driving results through numbers. You'll need to bring your high energy level to keep up with the excitement of our retail environment! KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - 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 maintaining agreed replenishment service levels to achieve agreed departmental growth and profitability as per the Business Plan. - Providing accurate and timeous merchandise information to minimise risk and optimise business opportunities. - Executing and managing project plans to achieve the agreed objectives (if applicable). QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Essential : Grade 12 certificate / Matric Preferred : - 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 JOB RELATED KNOWELDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Knowledge required: - the retail merchandise cycle with regards to Buying, Planning, Logistics and Stores - seasonal & non-seasonal replenishments - the SA retail clothing market, customers and competitors Skills required: - Sound commercial thinking & numerical skills - Analytical thinking & logical problem-solving skills - Interpersonal and relationship-building skills - Planning, organising & time management skills. - Conflict resolution skills - Resilience, agility, and the ability to maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure. - Collaboration skills, fostering a shared vision, and positively influencing decision-making in a team setting. - Flexibility to function effectively under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in diverse circumstances. - Self-motivation, a sense of responsibility, and pride in one's work. - Methodical and detail-oriented approach, ensuring accuracy in tasks. - Effective communication skills across all levels. - Strong sense of integrity in professional conduct. - Deadline-oriented mindset. - Assertiveness in handling tasks and responsibilities EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: - A minimum of 3-5 years previous experience in product planning within a relevant retail and/or FMCG environment is essential. - Replenishment and assortment planning experience - Prior store planning experience - Previous store management experience (1 – 2 years) - Previous exposure to general logistics and supply chain processes - Experience working in planning systems. - Experience working with the most recent Microsoft software, including Word and Excel, is a prerequisite. Proficiency in advanced Excel usage would be an asset.

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