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Position summaryIndustry: Wholesale & Retail TradeJob category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply ChainLocation: Cape TownContract: PermanentEE position: NoIntroductionDevelop and deliver integrated department merchandise planning strategies to meet KPI's and manage inventory efficiently. Deliver impact and value, balance quality with speed, shape the future with technology and insight driven decision making and action.Job descriptionDevelop and Execute Merchandise Financial Planxc2xb7 Collaborate with cross functional teams to compile and develop a departmental strategy in line with Group strategy.xc2xb7 Develop merchandise plan to anticipate seasonal differences in demand and minimise various risks.xc2xb7 Develop and present seasonal department budget and merchandise financial plans, including OTB strategy, channel strategy, range and price architecture, promotional and clearance plan, and assortment plans to leadership for sign off.xc2xb7 Consider all group inputs, including strategic initiatives, key operational metrics, and post seasonal analysis.xc2xb7 Analyse historical sales data, market trends, and customer demand to inform MFP.xc2xb7 Manage the release of OTB (Open-to-Buy) to ensure alignment of sales and stock KPI's.xc2xb7 Review & revise department financial plan monthly in line with trading ensuring delivery of all KPI's.Develop and Execute Assortment Planxc2xb7 Partner with Buying to provide a balanced assortment and option plan based on thorough post-seasonal analysis, strategy, space and application of trends.xc2xb7 Partner with Buying to develop and present the price architecture and provide guidance on the appropriate number of price points per category.xc2xb7 Conduct product review and present final volumes and established flow of newness over time.xc2xb7 Review and ensure grade assortment can be executed given available space & customer insights reports.xc2xb7 Ensure a disciplined application of the attribute framework in the assortment plan.Develop and Execute Optimised Inventory Managementxc2xb7 Manage stock commitments, reporting and targets at all levels and ensure effective management of intake and flow of stock, warehouse utilisation & processes.xc2xb7 Proactively identify opportunities to review inventory against plan and propose amendments in line with KPI delivery.xc2xb7 Share planning forecast and range plan with Sourcing Specialists to inform high-level and detailed capacity plan across Groups.Leveraging Insightsxc2xb7 Pre-season engagement with Central Planning Analysts to review and refine analytics (APS, Profiles & Sales Profiler).xc2xb7 Analyse customer feedback, sales data, and market trends to make data-driven decisions and better inform future product demand.xc2xb7 Manage planning admin in all applicable systems in line with the requirements of the Woolworths merchandise cycle.xc2xb7 As a team, conduct competitive shopping and store visits and share findings to Leadership and broader team.xc2xb7 Participate in weekly trade meetings to discuss business performance with appropriate action focus.xc2xb7 Participate in company initiatives as appropriate.xc2xb7 Conduct seasonal sizing profile reviews with Store Planner.People Managementxc2xb7 Provide direction, coaching and mentorship to any trainee and junior planner.xc2xb7 Support training and adoption of new ways of working including planning systems and processes.xc2xb7 Build strong networks and strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Minimum requirementsxc2xb7 Preferably a relevant business diploma / degree (Retail business management/BCom/Clothing management/BScience) or relevant work experiencexc2xb7 Extensive Retail knowledgexc2xb7 Knowledge of Retail, Supply Chain and Logistics processesxc2xb7 4 -5 years' experience in Fashion retail industry, including time as a Planner.xc2xb7 2-3 people management experience. Coaching skills, ability to manage self, Planner 1, and Store Planner.xc2xb7 Retail Systems: Familiar with retail planning and merchandising software, like Assort, PLM, JDAxc2xb7 Intermediate Excel to analyse and manipulate large datasets to present complex information in clear and concise manner.xc2xb7 Retail Math, proficiency in retail calculations

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