Merchandise Planner
The Body Shop Cape Town, Western Cape
Job Description
- To meet overall business objectives by developing department sales, gross profit and inventory plans (merchandise plans) based on the operating plan on an annual basis and review on an on-going basis.
- Plan inventory flows into store specific allocations by setting the initial allocation quantities when launching products into the business to maximise stock efficiencies.
- To order New Release and Chart inventory based on sku forecasts and policies to maximise inventory availability
- To generate and collate information and then apply sound business thinking to provide the department team with insights to assist the team to plan and manage the department effectively.
- To plan and manage the replenishment processes and ordering of catalogue products.
- To contribute favourably to department and regularly review performance indicators, such as sales, inventory, operations and planning, keeping the business updated on financial performance versus plan.
- To build a high performing team through effective people management and development in order to ensure capability to meet current and future business objectives as well as effective delivery & growth.
Requirements
- Relevant B.Com Degree (Essential)
- 5 years minimum in FMCG retail or other related working environments as a Planner