Overview
Product Planner: Boys Footwear Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at Ackermans
We’re looking for an experienced planner to optimize our pre-girls business and drive-through on operational excellence.
Our ideal candidate? An experienced planner with a strong understanding ofboysfootwearin a value retail business. A self-motivated individual who’s passionate about data-driven performance and driving results through numbers. You’ll need to bring your high energy level to keep up with the excitement of ourretail environment!
Key Responsibilities
Delivering and implementing departmental business plans that support the SBU’s merchandise strategy.
Managing departmental forecasts to achieve agreed departmental growth and profitability as per the Business Plan.
Preparing and delivering merchandise assortment plans that support the signed-off departmental business strategy.
Ensuring sufficient inflows to maintain agreed replenishment service levels to achieve agreed departmental growth and profitability as per the Business Plan.
Providing accurate and timely merchandise information to minimize risk and optimize business opportunities.
Executing and managing project plans to achieve the agreed objectives (if applicable).
Qualifications Required
Essential
:
Grade 12 certificate / Matric
Preferred
B. Comm./
B. Science degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Stats and Business Science OR
National Diploma majoring in Internal Auditing and Cost and Management Accounting OR
National Diploma in Financial Information Systems
Knowledge Required
The retail merchandise cycle with regards to Buying, Planning, Logistics and Stores.
Seasonal & non-seasonal replenishments.
The SA retail clothing market, customers and competitors.
Skills Required
Sound commercial thinking & numerical skills.
Analytical thinking & logicalproblem-solving skills.
Interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Planning, organizing & time management skills.
Conflict resolutionskills.
Resilience, agility, and the ability to maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure.
Collaborationskills, fostering a shared vision, and positively influencing decision-making in a team setting.
Flexibilityto function effectively under pressure and maintain apositive attitudeand work performance indiversecircumstances.
Self-motivation, a sense of responsibility, and pride in one’s work.
Methodical and detail-oriented approach, ensuring accuracy in tasks.
Effective communicationskills across all levels.
Strong sense of integrity in professional conduct.
Deadline-oriented mindset.
Assertiveness in handling tasks and responsibilities.
Experience Required
A minimum of 2-3 years previous experience in product planning within a relevant retail and/or FMCG environment is essential.
Replenishment and assortment planning experience.
Prior store planning experience.
Previous store management experience (1 – 2 years).
Previous exposure to general logistics and supply chain processes.
Experience working in planning systems.
Experience working with the most recent Microsoft software, including Word and Excel, is a prerequisite. Proficiency in advanced Excel usage would be an asset.
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Title: Product Planner: Boys Footwear
Company: Ackermans
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Category: Retail, Business
