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Are you a forward-thinker with an analytical mind? The Ackermans Girls Team is eagerly seeking an exceptional Planner (Product Planner: Girls)

Finance 2 weeks ago

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A minimum of 2-3 years previous experience in product planning within a relevant retail and/or FMCG environment is an ESSENTIAL requirement.

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 maintaining agreed replenishment service levels to achieve agreed departmental growth and profitability as per the Business Plan.
Providing accurate and timeous merchandise information to minimise risk and optimise business opportunities.
Executing and managing project plans to achieve the agreed objectives (if applicable).

A Grade 12 certificate is an essential requirement.
A qualification would be a definite advantage. Preferred qualifications are:
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 of:

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:

Demonstrate:

Resilience, agility, and the ability to maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure.
Collaboration skills, fostering a shared vision, and positively influencing decision-making in a team setting.
Flexibility to function effectively under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in diverse circumstances.
Self-motivation, a sense of responsibility, and pride in one’s work.
Methodical and detail-oriented approach, ensuring accuracy in tasks.
Effective communication skills across all levels.
Strong sense of integrity in professional conduct.
Deadline-oriented mindset.
Assertiveness in handling tasks and responsibilities

A minimum of 2-3 years previous experience in product planning within a relevant retail and/or FMCG environment is an ESSENTIAL requirement.

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.