Job Description

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CODE, a division of Pepkor Trading, is seeking a highly motivated

Product Planner

to join the team. You'll play a key role in developing and implementing business plans that drive success for our Brands' merchandise strategies.

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Key Responsibilities

Deliver merchandise assortment plans that support the signed-off departmental Business Strategy Proactively highlight poor performing styles at monthly meetings (within the markdown budget) to increase clearances. Constantly forecast cancellation targets and present at monthly meetings to meet signed off KPI targets. Present at monthly management/department meets the Financial figures Present a completed strategy document with set contributions for each category for the season including inflation, margin and number lines Conduct post seasonal analysis Formulate and compile relevant reports based on analysis to support the findings related to what stock is required Ensure correct seasonality, price points, units and number of styles are bought
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Qualifications

Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance/Commerce/Accounting/Statistics/Cost and Management Accounting.

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Knowledge, Skills and Experience

3+ Years of product planning experience within a relevant retail environment Knowledge of stock control and distribution Knowledge of the retail merchandise cycle with regards to Buying Advanced knowledge of G-Suite, Excel and the MS office Packages Knowledge of seasonal and non-seasonal replenishments Excellent Planning and Organizing skills Strong time management skills * Strong analytical and problem solving skills