Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain Location: Cape Town Contract: Permanent EE position: No Introduction To develop, implement, control and revise / adjust all elements of merchandise planning to ensure profitability and sufficient servicing of stores. Strategic planning Production management Sales and financial budgeting Develop and implement Merchandise, Range, Stock and intake Planning. Analysing sales performance, stock and planned availability Managing and developing Store Planner’s Preferably a relevant business diploma / degree (Retail business management/BCom/Clothing management/BScience/BA) 3-5 years planning experience Extensive Retail knowledge Technically strong merchandising skills High attention to detail Merchant and retail ability demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the marketplace, competitors and customer needs. Knowledge of business IT systems (including Forecasting and Replenishment, RMS etc) Knowledge of Product lead times to formulate a working critical path. Ability to formulate strategies and implement shorter-term tactical plans that are cost – effective efficient and realistic. Analytical and interpretative ability Business acumen: an understanding of basic business processes and how sales are generated and the ability to achieve these goals. Computer literate: advanced Excel Skills and ability to operate in a Windows based environment. Assertiveness and influencing ability. Effective communication and interpersonal skills Results driven and proactive. Ability to work in a pressurised environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr