Senior Planner

Western Cape, South Africa

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Key Responsibilities:

Developing business units strategic, tactical, and operational plans to achieve set targets
Influencing and implementing the merchandise strategy
Management of the range assortments and replenishment
Management of financial metrics & sales trends, developing promotional & range distribution by store & cluster
Communication and relationship management of key stakeholders such as, suppliers, buyer, operations, etc.
Reporting on performance, initiatives, and action plans to senior management periodically (weekly, monthly, seasonally, and annually)

Qualifications and Experience:

A certificate, diploma, or degree in Business administration or equivalent or at least 5 years experience in a similar role
3-5 years proven working experience as a footwear Planner
A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed, and strategic approach to work
Computer literacy in Excel, Power Point and Outlook
Strong business acumen and merchant thinking
Good organisational and interpersonal skills
Proven decision-making ability

Skills:

Behaviours:

Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, decision making, interpersonal relations, problem solving, teamwork & written communication
Comfortable and effective influencer.
You need to be flexible as the environment is very dynamic and priorities can change.
Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
Adapts effectively to situations that are complex, uncertain, or lack guidelines and clear information
Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
Effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation
Thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

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