Merchandise Planner

SUMMARY:
A giant in the retail / fashion industry is seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner to join their team

Full time / part time | Start ASAP | R800 000 - R850 000 PA

POSITION INFO:
Key Areas

• Item plan accuracy (esp core PC9’s) – Item level forecast
• Account management.
• Seasonal Planning – Pre/In Season & Post Season
• Overall Margin / Profitability of the assortment.
• Fill rate of core PC9’s
• Business Performance and Trend Analysis
• Return Rates
• Inventory Health Improvement

• Demonstrated forecasting/planning expertise and experience in the wholesale apparel industry preferred
• Proven experience understanding retail planning and executing exceptional quantitative skills
• High level of Excel skills
  
  

• Ability to analyse trends and interpret data to make informed decisions based on quantitative insights.
• Evaluate performance metrics such as sell-through rates and inventory holding levels to assess account health and adjust where necessary.
  
  

• Strong organizational skills, self-motivated, and focused on meeting deadlines
• Effective multi-tasker, with strong ability to interact with multi-functional stakeholders
• Demonstrated innovative problem solving and partnering skills.
  
  

• Skilled team member who possesses exceptional analytical, communication and influencing skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact across the organization
• Clear simple communication supported by detailed analysis.
  
  

• Customer Focused.
• Must have a “can do” positive mentality.
• Team player.
• Willing to spread best practice.
• Open minded.
• Self-Motivated.
• Time management
  
  

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a merchandise planning function, preferably in apparel or CPG
• Effective multi-tasker, with strong ability to interact with multi-functional stakeholders