Senior Planner

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESFinancial Accountability – Trading the Departments to Maximise ProfitAchievement of the financial parameters and targets across appropriate categories and generating a sizeable sales performance for the business.QUALIFICATIONSGrade 12A relevant business-related tertiary degree qualification (in Retail/Fashion advantageous)At least 5 years relevant retail experience in a Senior Planning role within the fashion industrySKILLS AND EXPERIENCEStrong financial and commercial business acumenProven track record of effective stock management in a fashion businessAbility to coach, develop and lead a teamStrong analytical skillsAbility to lead by example and provide support and mentoring to the Planning teamEffective negotiation and influencing skillsEffective planning and organisational skillsAbility to work under pressure, working to tight deadlinesKnowledge of the High Street competitors and able to form educated opinions to effect commercial decisionsA high attention to detailAbility to manage key relationships effectively to deliver business strategyUnderstands the customer and responds effectively to their needsUnderstanding of all critical path elements and their impact on deliveryAbility to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a teamConfident and engaging communicator with the ability to deliver presentations and influence key stakeholdersStrong computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel)BEHAVIOURS AND ATTITUDEKnows, accepts and adheres to all policies, procedures, guidelines and standardsResults driven and ability to multitaskPassion: A love for fashion and enthusiasm for Forever NewMaturity in demanding situationsA strong work ethic'Big picture' thinking; contribute to team and business objectivesProfessional presentationResourceful and resilientDevelop & encourage others to deliver resultsUse personal initiative and be creative to grow the businessHonesty and integrityDisplay a 'can do' attitude
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