Merchandise Planner - Leisure Footwear

An opportunity has become available for a confident, energetic and resilient Merchandise Planner for Cape Union Mart Leisure Footwear. The candidate must be able to think laterally and have strong analytical, logical reasoning and numerical abilities.

Our ideal candidate will have the ability to align with the company vision, be self-motivated and actively involved in overseeing the end-to-end process in the applicable area of responsibility. In addition, the successful candidate should have the high energy levels required for this fast-paced, exciting and dynamic retail environment.

Duties

• Achieve turnover, gross profit and stockturn budgets and related KPIs
• Deliver and implement post seasonal analysis, strategic planning, range & assortment planning
• Accurately and continuously budgeting and forecasting in order to achieve sales plan and maximize profitability
• Accurately and continuously forecasting inows to achieve sales plans, departmental growth and profitability
• Executing and managing project plans to achieve the agreed objectives
• Supporting and guiding team members with regards to efficient administration as well as the accurate allocation of stock to ensure that the right stock gets to the right store by the right time
• Prioritise online and omni-channel stock levels
• Liaising with stores, suppliers, customers, shipping and marketing
• Use KPIs to drive buying and marketing decisions
• Efficient management of aged and dead stock

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years working experience as a Retail/Merchandise/Product Planner, in a portfolio dealing with size complexity
• Matric with a relevant tertiary qualification
• Advanced excel experience is essential
• Experience with merchandise planning and reporting systems
• Experience using automated replenishment systems
• Passionate about people with leadership aspirations
• Excellent English written & verbal communication skills
• Sound numerical, analytical thinking & logical problem-solving skills
• Strong team player
• Strong planning, organizing, administrating and coordinating skills
• Ability to work independently
• Methodical, detail-orientated and accurate
• Deadline and outcomes-focused
• Proactive, innovative, passionate, committed, self-motivated, driven and trustworthy
• Resilient and tenacious in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Ability to resolve conict
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with all levels of the organization

Please note: The Cape Union Mart Group is committed to transformation.

Appointments and promotions will be made based on candidates who best meet the requirements for the position. Preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team, aligned to our Employment Equity plan.