Store Planner: Younger Boys Tops at Ackermans

• The search is on and our Planning team is looking for a confident and resilient Store Planner who has sound commercial thinking, strong analytical and proven numerical abilities required to fulfil this function of optimising sales in accordance with the company strategies. 
• Our ideal candidate will be self-motivated, passionate about performance, solution-driven and must have the high energy level required for this fast-paced, exciting and dynamic retail environment.

So, what will you do?

• Ensure the accurate distribution of seasonal stock to optimise sales.
• Ensure the optimal distribution of non-seasonal and seasonal replenishment stock to optimise sales.
• Deliver a location plan that allows for the clustering of stores at the required product level.
• Supplying inputs to the seasonal look for the required visual merchandising.
• Analyse store performance accurately and timeously information in order to optimise business decision making.
• Ensuring new stores are stocked to plan.
• Assisting stores in resolving stock related matters.

What experience & qualifications do you need?

• A minimum of 2-3 years sound experience in store planning within a clothing retail environment is an important requirement.

The following additional experience would be ideal:

• Previous store management experience
• Previous exposure to general logistics and supply chain processes
• Experience working in planning systems 
• Experience in Outerwear
• A working knowledge of the latest Microsoft packages (Word & Excel) is essential.
• Experience in working at an advanced level in Excel would be a definite advantage.

The following qualification would be ideal:

• Grade 12 Certificate/Matric is essential.
• A National Diploma or Degree in Business/Retail Management or Accounting/Finance would