Merchandise Planner - The Body Shop at Clicks Group

Introduction

• We are looking to recruit a permanent Merchandise Planner to work within in The Body shop department. The role will be based at Clicks Head Office in Cape Town and will report to the General Manager.

Job description

Objectives:

• 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.

Minimum requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant B.Com Degree (Essential)
• 5 years minimum in FMCG retail or other related working environments as a Planner

Skills, Abilities and Job Related Knowledge:

• Highly analytical and numerate
• Well-structured and organised
• Good communication
• Forecasting skills
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Relating and Networking
• Knowledge and understanding of planning process including stock flow and stock availability
• Knowledge of planning systems and variables
• Knowledge of supply chain processes
• Knowledge of all merchandise functions - e.g., buying, supply chain
• Knowledge of financial planning
• Knowledge of assortment management and range reviews
• Knowledge of demand or supplier planning / forecasting
• Ability to train and coach others effectively

Job related competencies:

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Persuading and Influencing
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Analysing
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
• Ability to analyse and interpret data