Junior Merchandise Planner

Responsibilities will include:
Administrative management of the portfolio including processing of new codes and barcodes into the system, and creation and maintenance of order forms, price docs and quotes

Planograms: participation in new installations / revamps where local stores are involved, drawing up of planograms, management of existing planograms

Maintenance and adherence to relevant Master Schedule/s

Sourcing of and liaison with product suppliers / import orders including regular trade visits to assess product, positioning, price in the trade, as well as competitor activity and price, and opportunities

Trade shows and customer portfolio presentations

Requirements:
At least 3 years relevant working experience

Relevant tertiary qualification

Excellent analytical skills

Advanced Excel skills

Very methodical and disciplined with strong organizational skills

Strong communication

Able to work under pressure

Own reliable transport