Job Description: An exciting and challenging position has become available in the Planning Department of @Home for a Senior Planner. Let your passion for retailing, affiliation for figures, confidence, motivation and planning experience add value to this dynamic company. [the_ad id="21943"] Job Responsibilities: Ensure desired outcomes are achieved, i.e. the right stock at the right store at the right time To influence and implement the merchandise strategy and develop a Merchandise financial plan by commodity for sales, stock margins, GP, PIS, closing stock and markdown To compile and produce reports to ensure visibility of correct information in order to take corrective action to maintain and/or improve profitability Drive local sourcing, supplier stockholding and packaging to improve DC throughput Balance a complex set of variables on an ongoing basis to ensure the financial outcome is achieved Identify potential business risks (overselling, underselling, overstock, buying margin) and proposing corrective action and ensuring execution thereof Communication with stores and field Capitalizing on opportunities for growth as well as stock turn and inventory improvement Manage the stock fulfilment through the Homeware DC and our Online fulfilment partner Job Requirements: In-depth knowledge of the planning process in retail Excellent communication and negotiation skills Strong business acumen and merchant thinking Computer literacy in word, excel and planning systems Good organisational and interpersonal skills Proven decision-making ability Strong affiliation to systems, utilising them to increase productivity in line with the merchandise strategy Qualification & Experience: A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed and strategic approach to work Proven working experience as a Planner (3 - 5 years essential) Job Details: Company: The Foschini Group Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Parow, Western Cape, South Africa Application Deadline: N/A [the_ad id="21944"] Apply Here jobsrican.com
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