Senior Merchandise Planner - Cape Town, South Africa - CME Recruitment

CME Recruitment

Verified Company

Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

High end Luxury Retailer is looking for a Senior Merchandise Planner

REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 12

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain and/or Finance - Preferable

5 years Proven working experience as a Demand/Merchandiser Planner Interest in and sound knowledge of current issues facing the retail industry

Valid Drivers Licence and Own Vehicle

Willing to travel internationally

Detail oriented

Able to show Initiative

Able to Deal with pressure Energetic and Engaging Results Focused

Able to show personal integrity, business ethics and values

An Analytical thinker

DUTIES:

Essential duties and responsibilities

Financial

Effectively manage stock levels to ensure that they are in line with expected volumes in conjunction with the sales

plan for all channels

Stock management

Ensure Timeous ordering of stock in line with forecast
Display quick reaction to change in trading patterns and update future orders accordingly
Develop and maintain effective clearance strategy, liaising with each channel to determine Deals / Sales planning
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the production / buying process e.g. Lead times, costing etc.
Constantly reassess current systems and processes and propose enhancements
Strive for best practice, constantly benchmarking against competitors locally and internationally
Identify specific action steps and accountabilities

Systems and processes

Reassess current systems and processes and propose enhancements for optimisation in the area
Benchmark against competitors locally and internationally to ensure best practice
Drive innovation to enhance productivity, effectiveness and efficiency
Develop order source information to accurately reflect the order source across each marketing campaign

Reporting

Produce timeous, accurate, and concise monthly reports
Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
Ensure data integrity and consistent use of agreed variables
Effective weekly reporting in weekly sales meeting and other ExCo related reporting

Analysis and range planning

Develop effective analytical tools to drive area performance
Effectively utilize information and systems to develop and implement plans
Consistent and logical use of appropriate information to back up ideas and proposals
Logically rationalise testing of product

Product knowledge & trade instinct