Retail Planner - Retail Industry - R400K - R300K

Hire Resolve

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Job SummaryHire Resolve's client in the Retail Industry is urgently seeking the expertise of a Retail Planner to join their team in KwaZulu-Natal.Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain item sales and inventory plans
Overall management and utilization of inventory procurement plan
Develop item unit plan using the replenishment system software
Order and manage inventory investments
Analyze and determine allocation methods
Analyze, determine, and execute initial orders for new items including quantity and timing
Maintain and partner with Buyers in understanding store profiles for each category
Work directly with Buyers to ensure that assortment plans and item eligibility directly coincide with replenishment plans
Responsible for maintaining financials including Open-to-Buy planning based on the inventory procurement plans.
Engage with Buyers to manage current and future OTB status,
Manage tasks and responsibilities within cross-functional teams and cultivate networks across divisions and functions to improve business processes
Maintain and partner with Buyers in understanding store profiles for each category
Work directly with Buyers to ensure that assortment plans and item eligibility directly coincide with replenishment plans

Requirements:

Relevant 3-year Degree/Diploma
2 to 3 Years of Product Planning Experience in a retail environment
High level of Excel ability essential
Must understand the forecasting aspect of planning and interaction of key KPIs
Sound numerical, analytical thinking & logical problem-solving skills
Strong data handling capabilities
Strong merchant, trader, and commercial mentality
Team Collaborator who is strategic and forward-thinking
Ability to work independently, self-lead, and use initiative
Methodical, detail-orientated, and high level of accuracy
Punctual, Deadline and outcomes-focused
Strong analytical and financial skills
High attention to detail
Inventory management
Sales planning
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to work with all levels within an organization
Replenishment system
Able to interpret numerical data, form conclusions, and make quick decisions based on this
Able to multi-task and prioritize time/workload effectively
Highly driven, motivated, and confident
Imaginative and creative in identifying workable solutions
Taking responsibility for development and have a hunger for autonomy and accountability
Passionate about retail with a desire to progress through to Buyer and beyond

Benefits:

Salary: R300K/yr - R400K/yr, salary negotiable
Training & Development
Paid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable)

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Salary: negotiable.
Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
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or email us your CV:We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.Hire ResolveIT/ComputerRecruiterAboutSpecialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.

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