Planner Mr Price Sport

Develop merchandise strategies for one or more departments through developing merchandise plans that will deliver budgeted profit by ensuring the right stock is at the right place at the right time to maximize sales and minimize markdowns.



Qualifications: do you tick all the boxes?

Degree/Diploma: Business, Supply Chain and/or Finance related.
3 Years' experience as a Retail/Merchandise/Product Planner.
Knowledge of Apparel, Footwear, Accessories & Equipment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Planning tools.
Strong Analytical, Numerical, Communication, and Collaboration skills.
Commercial acumen.

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



Responsibilities:

Strategy Development: Use insights from analyzing past sales and market trends to develop merchandise plans for future seasons in order to deliver profitable sales. Partner with the buyer in building an assortment through providing data and analysis to support decision making.
Analysis / Forecasting: With the Buyer, analyze trade in the current season to identify opportunities to maximize sales. Analyze sales of the current season to identify insights and opportunities for future forecasts as well as to react to current season to maximize profitability.
Stock Management: Track the level of inventory compared to sales, working to quickly turn around products in order to minimize holding through considering promotional markdowns, inter-branch transfers, promotions, or product presentation strategies.
Stock Ageing: Track and manage the ageing of stock to ensure the ratio of stock is always fresh depending on the type of business and benchmarks for the businesses.


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