Job Description

Reporting into the Planning Manager, you will strategize, plan and execute a balanced profitable assortment in collaboration with your Buyer, based on historical, trend and customer/store analysis in line with the company’s strategy.

We require an experienced Planner who enjoys developing a strong understanding of our product and our customer. You will use your knowledge to partner closely with your Buyer to ensure your department attains maximum profitability.

• Assist in the development of the planning strategy and imperatives for the new financial year and ensure the communication and implementation thereof
• Analyse past seasons performance against plan to determine the proposed strategy
• Ensure that all budgets are met as agreed in respect of sales, PMO, markdowns, gross profit, stock levels and stock turn and in accordance with the seasonal strategy
• Plan sales, markdowns, inputs and stock levels by sub-category by week based on post-seasonal analysis, trend info and comp shop SWOT analysis to roll up to company strategic budget
• Analyse, prepare and report on performance with action recommendations to merchandise management weekly
• Ensure orders are placed timeously and in line with an agreed plan down to assortment criteria
• Collaborate with allocators and location planners to ensure that stock is allocated appropriately
• Prepare supporting information as prescribed to be presented along with product for reviews

What are the minimum requirements for this role?

• A relevant tertiary qualification – BCOM Finance, Accounts, Supply Chain, Economics, Commerce
• 3 years + of relevant Merchandise Planning / Retail Planning experience
• Home product planning experience is advantageous

Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.